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Patio with a Living Wall and Decking Ideas and Designs

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Hot Tub with City View
Hot Tub with City View
Wolf Design StudioWolf Design Studio
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
Manzanita Wall Sculpture
Manzanita Wall Sculpture
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
A found manzanita branch becomes an artful addition to a wabi sabi garden.
Сад "Динамика движения"
Сад "Динамика движения"
Садовый мирСадовый мир
A Rooftop Oasis
A Rooftop Oasis
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A lush garden in the city provides privacy while the plants provide excitement.
Pergola en bois français Douglas
Pergola en bois français Douglas
WooDesignWooDesign
Magnifique Terrasse et Pergola en bois réalisée dans une villa de la Côte d'Azur. La pergola a été conçue et réalisée avec nos matériaux de construction bois par un de nos clients constructeur partenaire. Le Douglas est une essence de bois issu de nos forêts française ce qui en fait un matériaux écologique et économique. La pergola en bois apporte à ce jardin un coin de détente autour de la piscine où se reposer à l'ombre. Le bois est un matériau idéal pour apporter chaleur et convivialité à votre jardin. Un projet de pergola en bois ou de terrasse ? N'hésitez pas à nous contacter, nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous accompagner.
La Sombra - Canopy Flair Shot
La Sombra - Canopy Flair Shot
Hush HouseHush House
Overly dramatic view of the space featuring the Sunbrella shade fabric awning, dappled sunlight, and warm ipe wood deck. Smash Design Build
Styling Slåttervägen
Styling Slåttervägen
UserUser
Andreas Pedersen #simplerphoto
Unit Renovation on small budget- 2013
Unit Renovation on small budget- 2013
H and G DesignsH and G Designs
Courtyard renovation. Deck was installed and privacy screens around. Vertical garden and built in bench seats. H and G Designs
Terrasse Paris 18eme
Terrasse Paris 18eme
Paris TerrasseParis Terrasse
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Native Sun GardensNative Sun Gardens
San Francisco Rooftop Urban Garden. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer
Innercity Downsize house
Innercity Downsize house
Steffen Welsch ArchitectsSteffen Welsch Architects
Eaves and a retractable awning over the courtyard block summer glare. High set operable windows evacuate heat. Photograph by Shannon McGrath
Orchid Wall
Orchid Wall
Beth H. :Beth H. :
Redwood vertical slatted wall to hold the orchid boxes. Rocks for the waterfall that also camouflage the bio-falls filter. redwood hides the ponds filters and electrical work. this is right after the waterfall was finished. see next pic for updated deck/bridge redo
Chelsea Duplex Project
Chelsea Duplex Project
Suk Design Group LLPSuk Design Group LLP
Rafael Leao Lighting Design Jeffrey Kilmer Photography
Gazebo & Custom Screen
Gazebo & Custom Screen
Benchmark Building Services Inc.Benchmark Building Services Inc.
Gazebo, Decks and Patios
321 Portobello Road
321 Portobello Road
CUBIC Studios LimitedCUBIC Studios Limited
The private patio in the lower apartment at 321 Portobello Road by Cubic Studios.
Dimora di un architetto
Dimora di un architetto
Arch. Giuseppe ChigiottiArch. Giuseppe Chigiotti
Terrasse Paris 18eme
Terrasse Paris 18eme
Paris TerrasseParis Terrasse
Glen Iris House
Glen Iris House
Baker Drofenik Architects Pty LtdBaker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd
An existing 1940's brick veneer house was remodeled and extended. Even though the existing house was orientated north / south, the light levels were low and there was little connection to the existing outdoor spaces. The existing living spaces were remodeled to create a large north facing living area with a direct connection to a new north facing outdoor entertaining space. Materials are typically FSC or GECA certified, finishes are natural or low VOC.
Merrett & Souza Residence
Merrett & Souza Residence
Mona Lisa BrocchiniMona Lisa Brocchini
Mozart Brocchini

Patio with a Living Wall and Decking Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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