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Ocean Builders of S W Florida IncOcean Builders of S W Florida Inc
Ellie Bloom
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Contained in a small courtyard, this intimate garden includes a full sized lounge chair along with an outdoor shower and full bath. The Herbert S. Frank Special Award recognizes exceptional design, unique use of materials and quality of construction in a residential landscape. Granted at the discretion of the California Landscape Contractors Association judges, this award is not necessarily given each year at the Trophy Awards event. In 2014, Confidence Landscaping, Inc. earned this important honor that carries the highly respected name of one of the founding members of the CLCA - San Francisco Bay Area chapter.
San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden
San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
Backyard patio with large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns and other shade plants Erik Jones
Black slate patio and red boulder side yard
Black slate patio and red boulder side yard
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
This Florida backyard patios is black slate from Virginia. The boulder fountain is called Red Saphire. All of the stone installation is by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. The Florida tropical bamboo plantings by Landco.
Kukio
Kukio
NicholsonNicholson
Cole
Cole
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Internal North facing courtyard for Williamstown project. View of stairs and preliminary garden design to internal courtyards. Windows and doors are aluminum and floors are off white travertine marble. A similar treatment to the first floor provides for the stack effect and cross ventilation.
Bellevue Hill - Hilltop Retreat
Bellevue Hill - Hilltop Retreat
Growing RoomsGrowing Rooms
Photographer: Chris Warnes Stylist: Stephanie Powell
Outdoor Oasis - With Tangerine Orange, Violet Purple & Saturated Red
Outdoor Oasis - With Tangerine Orange, Violet Purple & Saturated Red
u-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabricationu-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabrication
Fabric & Furniture Upholstery by UfabStore. Photo Featured in R-Home Magazine.
Garden rooms, Sunrooms & Patios
Garden rooms, Sunrooms & Patios
Susan Mackenzie InteriorsSusan Mackenzie Interiors
Susan Mackenzie
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Aloha Place, Vacation Rental, Keauhou
Aloha Place, Vacation Rental, Keauhou
JM DesignJM Design
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
I邸、都会の小さな庭
I邸、都会の小さな庭
株式会社　木村グリーンガーデナー株式会社　木村グリーンガーデナー
既存の手水鉢を使い、割れている所も「味」になるようデザインしました。
Lake-Side Boulder Retreat
Lake-Side Boulder Retreat
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
This fire pit area, which provides a gorgeous view of the lake, is composed of a brick fire pit and natural stone pavers. The surrounding boulders provide additional seating and slight privacy.
Frisco 21' x 18' Thatched Cabana
Frisco 21' x 18' Thatched Cabana
MTR Contractors | My Thatch RoofMTR Contractors | My Thatch Roof
This 18' x 21' thatched cabana is perfect if you enjoy BBQs, pool days, and sippin on margarita's during our lovely Texas summers
Palm Beach, FL Backyard
Palm Beach, FL Backyard
Botanical VisionsBotanical Visions
Capri - Limestone Pavers
Capri - Limestone Pavers
StoneHardscapes, LLCStoneHardscapes, LLC
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.
Lori Gilder of Interior Makeovers Inc.
Lori Gilder of Interior Makeovers Inc.
UserUser
A respite from the pool this is an ideal spot for enjoying the sun, reading and enjoying the company of guests.
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC

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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