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Residential: Luxury Carport And Golf Cart Garage
Residential: Luxury Carport And Golf Cart Garage
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
This stunning Puerto Rican beach home was in the process of adding an elegant carport to its grounds, ensuring that this homeowner's expanding collection of cars would have a luxurious space. To guarantee it adequately met both the client and architect's exacting standards for design, installation company SHO-Pros - Azenco Outdoor dealer in Puerto Rico - with their experience crafting luxury carports were brought on board. The result: An exquisitely crafted two-zone solid roofed carport structure providing shade from sun and rain - fit precisely to encase two cars and golf cart accessories needed around resort areas! This luxury carport was designed to enhance the sophisticated vibe of this Caribbean community. The modern architecture boasted all white exteriors, along with floor-to-ceiling windows that provided breathtaking vistas from every room. To complement its elegance, SHO-Pros opted for an Azenco R-Car fixed roof car port - a sleek structure without any visible assembly hardware whose insulation would protect against sun and rain alike while keeping residents comfortable as they access their vehicles in style!
Exotique Terrasse Et Patio
Exotique Terrasse Et Patio
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
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Villa No.46
Villa No.46
Crafted SpacesCrafted Spaces
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Beach Front Home
Beach Front Home
JMA INTERIOR DESIGNJMA INTERIOR DESIGN
Pauoa Beach at Mauna Lani
Pauoa Beach at Mauna Lani
NicholsonNicholson
Outdoor Pool Patio in Lighthouse Point Florida
Outdoor Pool Patio in Lighthouse Point Florida
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Outdoor Tropical backyard Pool patio by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens inc. Plantings by Ultimate Landscape
Hawaiian-Style Decorative Concrete Patio w/ Waterfall, Fire Pit & Bench Seating
Hawaiian-Style Decorative Concrete Patio w/ Waterfall, Fire Pit & Bench Seating
Tom Ralston ConcreteTom Ralston Concrete
Tropical patio featuring waterfall, bench seat and fire pit with colored glass. This decorative concrete back patio features tropical colors and an island feel, imitating the style of Hawaii.
2013 Best in Show
2013 Best in Show
Landscape-FusionLandscape-Fusion
Chibi Moku
Caribbean Residence
Caribbean Residence
Gary McBournie Inc.Gary McBournie Inc.
Gordon Beall
Summer Container Plantings
Summer Container Plantings
Lush Custom Gardening CompanyLush Custom Gardening Company
The same planting as in the previous picture, but taken around July/August time period. Note how the heat-loving plants have taken over creating a totally different visual effect. Lush Custom Gardening Company
Stone Canyon Rd.
Stone Canyon Rd.
Root ConstructionRoot Construction
Photos By: Simon Berlyn Architecture By: Hayne Architects Project Management By: Matt Myers
Tran Residence
Tran Residence
OC Deck & PatioOC Deck & Patio
Simple Asian inspired design pergola. Double beams with angle cut ends and sandwiched posts add depth.
Lanikai Beach Balinese
Lanikai Beach Balinese
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
Linny Morris
Eastern View
Eastern View
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Ipe decking; decorative La Paz Mexican pebbles; Domani containers; buxus; lightbox of ipe and 3Form Photos courtesy CSG
Open Water - Southlake, TX
Open Water - Southlake, TX
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
We created this natural swimming pool in Southlake, TX featuring natural rock work and three separate swimming pool areas. The diving pool features a 1"x1" glass tile slide and a rock diving board. The play pool includes four glass tile swim up bar stools and the hot spring inspired spa overlooks the sunken bar area with custom cedar pergola. Swimming pool landscaping, landscape lighting, Olympic-grade underwater speakers, and state of the art pool equipment and pool hydraulics make this pool outstanding.
Private Residence-Plantation, FL
Private Residence-Plantation, FL
Schachne Architects & BuildersSchachne Architects & Builders
Covered cabana and pool deck
Hawaii
Hawaii
Dara Rosenfeld DesignDara Rosenfeld Design

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.
Lori Gilder of Interior Makeovers Inc.
Lori Gilder of Interior Makeovers Inc.
UserUser
The Grand Palapa acts as the main outdoor entertainment space. Who wouldn't like to relax under this spectacular structure and experience the tropics surrounding you. Integrated seating and planters surround this space and multiple ceiling fans overhead keep the tropical breeze circulating.
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