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Small Coastal Patio Ideas and Designs

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Sandy House- Outdoor Shower
Sandy House- Outdoor Shower
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
On the Rocks
On the Rocks
DeLeers Construction, Inc.DeLeers Construction, Inc.
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Cynthia Burns Landscape DesignCynthia Burns Landscape Design
Homeowner loves their new infrared grill!!
Coronado Charmer
Coronado Charmer
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Martin Mann photographer
Contemporary Beach House
Contemporary Beach House
Botanica Landscape Inc.Botanica Landscape Inc.
Utilizing a simple ceramic pot, we created a "pondless" waterfeature.
Gambrel Pool Cabana
Gambrel Pool Cabana
DHMurray ArchitectureDHMurray Architecture
Hamptons Style Cabana Reading Area
Key West Cottage
Key West Cottage
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
Interiors by Maite Granda Staff
New Seabury, Cape Cod
New Seabury, Cape Cod
Home Life by Rose Ann HumphreyHome Life by Rose Ann Humphrey
Custom concrete outdoor furniture for zen garden breakfast room
Silver Beach House
Silver Beach House
Welcome Home Design GroupWelcome Home Design Group
California Beach Cottage
California Beach Cottage
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Outdoor patio on the beach. A small weekend beach resort home for a family of four with two little girls. Remodeled from a funky old house built in the 60's on Oxnard Shores. This little white cottage has the master bedroom, a playroom, guest bedroom and girls' bunk room upstairs, while downstairs there is a 1960s feel family room with an industrial modern style bar for the family's many parties and celebrations. A great room open to the dining area with a zinc dining table and rattan chairs. Fireplace features custom iron doors, and green glass tile surround. New white cabinets and bookshelves flank the real wood burning fire place. Simple clean white cabinetry in the kitchen with x designs on glass cabinet doors and peninsula ends. Durable, beautiful white quartzite counter tops and yes! porcelain planked floors for durability! The girls can run in and out without worrying about the beach sand damage!. White painted planked and beamed ceilings, natural reclaimed woods mixed with rattans and velvets for comfortable, beautiful interiors Project Location: Oxnard, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.
Del Mar Escape
Del Mar Escape
Cross Construction Inc.Cross Construction Inc.
This Del Mar outdoor oasis was designed by SJS Studios Inc. and built by Cross Construction. It showcases a custom built-in teak bench that surrounds a custom concrete / teak table that can transform into a firepit at night. The built-in grill integrates teak with terrazzo countertops that have a waterfall edge and beautiful custom tiles that give the space a unique and coastal vibe. The Annsacks tile is installed in the custom bench pulling the whole space seamlessly together. The trash enclosure features custom teak work with a copper lid and hardware that will patina over time. This amazing outdoor space, features quality craftsmanship and maximizes every corner to provide the homeowners with not only an outdoor coastal oasis but a functioning outdoor area to lounge and host gatherings both throughout the day and night.
DecoSlat
DecoSlat
DECO AustraliaDECO Australia
Hawkesbury 35 display home by Better Built Homes featuring DecoSlat in DecoWood Natural Antique White.
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
Shade Sail to provide shade all day long on patio.
Queen Anne Beach Bungalow
Queen Anne Beach Bungalow
Cassie Daughtrey Realogics Sotheby's RealtyCassie Daughtrey Realogics Sotheby's Realty
Cory Holland
Connecticut Beachside Casual
Connecticut Beachside Casual
Seventy Acres Landscape Architecture & DesignSeventy Acres Landscape Architecture & Design
Lounging area on stone pavers with central fire table and large trompe l'oeil mirror. Photo: Charles Hugh Moretz, Jr.
Fiberon Composite Decking
Fiberon Composite Decking
Fiberon DeckingFiberon Decking
Inspired by the coast, this freestanding Good Life in the color Cottage is the perfect place to sit back and relax. Good Life decking is known for its performance and reasonable price point which makes it a favorite for homeowners.
Balboa Showcasing
Balboa Showcasing
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
East Coast meets West Coast in this Hamptons inspired beach house! Interior Design + Furnishings by Blackband Design Home Build + Design by Miken Construction
Serene Patio and Garden
Serene Patio and Garden
Christine Darnell GardensChristine Darnell Gardens
Kindra Clineff Photography
Beach Drive Home Remodel
Beach Drive Home Remodel
Seacliff Construction & DesignSeacliff Construction & Design
This beach home was originally built in 1936. It's a great property, just steps from the sand, but it needed a major overhaul from the foundation to a new copper roof. Inside, we designed and created an open concept living, kitchen and dining area, perfect for hosting or lounging. The result? A home remodel that surpassed the homeowner's dreams. Outside, adding a custom shower and quality materials like Trex decking added function and style to the exterior. And with panoramic views like these, you want to spend as much time outdoors as possible!
Modern Coastal - Caspian
Modern Coastal - Caspian
Landscape-FusionLandscape-Fusion
Landscape Fusion 2017 South Tampa Biz of the Year Crisscross artificial turf with ocean blue marble pool deck, Custom hip style cypress cabana, Custom outdoor kitchen and Pool remodel with glass tile and sheer waterfalls

Small Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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