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JUNGLE URBAINE
GARDEN TROTTERGARDEN TROTTER
Asian Viewing Garden
Asian Viewing Garden
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Asian style backyard viewing garden. Boulders and peastone with natural granite bridge, bluestone patio, natural stone bubbler, low voltage lighting and Japanese Maples. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2014 Brian Hill
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a private and luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors, with the front shutters really authenticating the appearance of a true outdoor room.The outlook was able to be controlled with the moveable blades.
Closed Cabana for Caneel Bay Resort
Closed Cabana for Caneel Bay Resort
Fifthroom.comFifthroom.com
12' x 12' Treated Pine Rectangle Gazebo shown with Standard treated Pine Decking, No railings, 6x6 Posts, No Top Railings, Cedar Shake Shingles, No Cupola, Textured Black Fan with 22" Green Oval Blades,and Customer Provided Paint and Steps.
Breath & Rest
Breath & Rest
Earth Art Landscapes Inc.Earth Art Landscapes Inc.
Leucadia Raingarden
Leucadia Raingarden
Falling Waters LandscapeFalling Waters Landscape
Photo Cred. Dustin Ortiz
Palm Beach Residence
Palm Beach Residence
Aaron ThompsonAaron Thompson
© Aaron Thompson
Garden feng shui
Garden feng shui
Aelita Leto Feng Shui Consulting & APL Design Inc.Aelita Leto Feng Shui Consulting & APL Design Inc.
Aelita Leto
Orchid Wall
Orchid Wall
Beth H. :Beth H. :
this is the actual courtyard area of the front patio. Beneath the cobalt blue wall is the koi pond. This was the 1st (we have 3 in total) pond we attempted. Although, this final version was completed about 5 years ago. We enlarged it, coated the inside w/concrete (instead of a liner) and did the stonework around the waterfall and outside area.
Palm Harbor Snack Shack
Palm Harbor Snack Shack
UserUser
Bar seating area with cypress counter top and heavy timber truss by Historic Shed
Kukio
Kukio
NicholsonNicholson
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Garden Gate LandscapingGarden Gate Landscaping
Very small patio in an urban side garden with flagstone patio, new stoop and steps and Japanese influenced water feature. Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Sunnyside Zen Garden
Sunnyside Zen Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
K Outdoor spaces
K Outdoor spaces
mahalo halemahalo hale
valerie delahaye created an outdoor living room space where one can enjoy a cocktail as the sunset and yoga during the day.
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Renovation of Courtyard, Pool and Summer Kitchen for South Florida Residence
Renovation of Courtyard, Pool and Summer Kitchen for South Florida Residence
Creative Construction & Management LLCCreative Construction & Management LLC
The pecky cypress pergola adds durability, shade and charm to this adorable summer kitchen. The designers of Creative Construction re-purposed existing granite counters from the clients' interior and repeated the travertine up the sides of the kitchen, allowing for a seamless transition from the other areas of the courtyard to the BBQ nook.
Thai inspired retreat
Thai inspired retreat
Design by MishaDesign by Misha
The inspiration was a Thai inspired retreat that offered comfortable lounging outdoors. The suspended outdoor bed displays an asian aesthetic while giving the lounger a zen floating sensation. This Hardscape offers great entertaining with outdoor lounging around a beautiful custom fire pit and a custom built-in barbecue kitchen.
Asian-Influenced Suburban Sanctuary
Asian-Influenced Suburban Sanctuary
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
These clients were impressed with how the final project fit each element they desired into their small backyard space. The covered outdoor structure and heaters provide this western Washington family with the opportunity to enjoy the space year-round! The Belgard pavers used throughout the space provide continuity.
Water Feature stream affect into Pool waterfall in Manalapan, Florida
Water Feature stream affect into Pool waterfall in Manalapan, Florida
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Water feature into pool by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Matthew Giampietro. Volcanic rock combined with black rock and black river rock.
Mist Works Professional Misting Systems Louisiana
Mist Works Professional Misting Systems Louisiana
Mist Work Misting SystemsMist Work Misting Systems
Mist Works installed one of our high pressure misitng systems on this Denham Springs estate. The high pressure misting pump with ultra fine nozzles used, means no surface wetting. The outdoor 3 speed epoxy coated fans with stainless steel mist rings can help drop temperatures up to 20 degrees in the Southern States,30 degrees in the Western dry US.

Premium World-Inspired Patio 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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