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World-Inspired Black Patio Ideas and Designs

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Tiki Hut and Bar - Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Tiki Hut and Bar - Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Bamboo Landscaping and Services IncBamboo Landscaping and Services Inc
Mark Dodds
Tiki Hut, Outdoor Kitchen and Landscaping
Tiki Hut, Outdoor Kitchen and Landscaping
Bamboo Landscaping and Services IncBamboo Landscaping and Services Inc
Mark Dodds
Tommy Bahama Fire Pits
Tommy Bahama Fire Pits
Offenbachers Home EscapesOffenbachers Home Escapes
Eastern Zen / Jacksonville, Fl
Eastern Zen / Jacksonville, Fl
KAPPLE Landscape DesignKAPPLE Landscape Design
Kevin Apple
Singular dwelling
Singular dwelling
UserUser
Rakshak House
Rakshak House
Artistic Design WorksArtistic Design Works
R & S
Custom BBQ Island and Pavers
Custom BBQ Island and Pavers
Ecoworkz Inc.Ecoworkz Inc.
Custom BBQ Island with poured in place concrete top.
Koi Pond
Koi Pond
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.
Miami Beach Garden
Miami Beach Garden
Raymond Jungles, Inc.Raymond Jungles, Inc.
Vacation home in Mexico
Vacation home in Mexico
Panda Windows & DoorsPanda Windows & Doors
This featured project truly represents the WOW factor that Panda customers have come to expect. Every aspect of this home relies on the large openings provided by Panda’s custom wood doors and windows. With views like these, the homeowner did not want to miss a thing, so Panda provided “a view that, until now, had only been imagined”.
Palm Beach, FL Backyard
Palm Beach, FL Backyard
Botanical VisionsBotanical Visions
糀谷の家
糀谷の家
一級建築士事務所やしろ設計室一級建築士事務所やしろ設計室
Modern Tropical Design - Coral Gables, FL
Modern Tropical Design - Coral Gables, FL
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
Eastern View
Eastern View
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Japanese Maple and container garden are silhouetted against ipe lightbox. Photos courtesy CSG
Filter House
Filter House
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
Tropical garden with swimming pool and patio
Tropical garden with swimming pool and patio
at330649at330649
Tropical garden with swimming pool, barbeque area and patio.
The Sculptural Courtyard
The Sculptural Courtyard
Mile High LandscapingMile High Landscaping
This concrete water feature provides soothing sounds to the backyard.
Lake-Side Boulder Retreat
Lake-Side Boulder Retreat
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Per our client's request, we used hundreds of these basalt columns to outline the landscape, steps, and water features, as well as to act as a retaining wall. Due to the natural slope of the landscape, several water features fit perfectly into this scenic lake-side landscape. The fire pit area, composed of natural stone pavers and a brick fire pit, provides the perfect sun-set view.
Mason Family | Swim Spa
Mason Family | Swim Spa
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
You can swim and enjoy a tropical atmosphere year-round in this gorgeous covered outdoor patio with a swim spa! Key Features of this project include: - Endless Pools X500 Swim Spa - CoolZone water temperature feature for the swim spa -513 sq. ft. of Comfort Decking in the color "Desert Wind" - Custom-made 18 x 30 Aluminum patio extension with screens, doors, and doggy access door! - Polycarbonate topper on the patio extension
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.

World-Inspired Black 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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