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Eastern View
Eastern View
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
A low garden features a vignette of aqua blue boulders; La Paz pebbles; moss; Japanese forest grass; and ipe edging. Photos courtesy CSG
Kanae Lot 1
Kanae Lot 1
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
Kalihiwai B
Kalihiwai B
Daniel Moran ArchitectDaniel Moran Architect
Contemporary Hawaiian Home on Kauai Photos DMA
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Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Lanai
Lanai
Saint Dizier DesignSaint Dizier Design
Natural woods and tropical teak create a relaxed Hawaiian feel on the grand lanai. Photo: Mary E. Nichols
Exterior Solar Shades - Oasis Series
Exterior Solar Shades - Oasis Series
Insolroll Window Shading SystemsInsolroll Window Shading Systems
Oasis 2600
Fijewski outdoor patio
Fijewski outdoor patio
Apartment 46 for the HomeApartment 46 for the Home
Busy professional with a small condominium garden wanted a Zen, clean space with easy-care plantings. The Asparagus ferns were baby-small at this point and have now grow tremendously to fill in the space. Photos: Melisa Bleasdale
Grand Lanai
Grand Lanai
Bella Luna Services, Inc.Bella Luna Services, Inc.
Gazebo and Pool Patio
Gazebo and Pool Patio
Interiors by Myriam, LLCInteriors by Myriam, LLC
Tower Escape
Tower Escape
MCM DesignMCM Design
This villa has a tower where a person can escape and lounge on a hanging bed that is gently rocked by the breeze.
Windsor Project
Windsor Project
Brannelly OutdoorBrannelly Outdoor
Kukio
Kukio
NicholsonNicholson
鈴鹿のコートハウス／二世帯住宅
鈴鹿のコートハウス／二世帯住宅
アーキ設計/Archi-Sekkei co.,ltdアーキ設計/Archi-Sekkei co.,ltd
Un aménagement extérieur qui nous inspire | Outdoor living that inspires us
Un aménagement extérieur qui nous inspire | Outdoor living that inspires us
EXOSYSTEME - Outdoor Living SolutionsEXOSYSTEME - Outdoor Living Solutions
Aussitôt que vos produits sont fabriqués, Exosystème déploie une équipe certifiée, minutieuse, professionnelle et efficace pour compléter l’installation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ All Exosystème products are installed by a team of certified and meticulous professionals who have a high product knowledge and are committed to impeccable final results.
Pai Pai Pool BBQ
Pai Pai Pool BBQ
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The great room flows onto the large lanai through pocketing glass doors creating a seamless indoor outdoor experience. On the lanai teak daybeds imported from Bali face each other with custom blue covers and throw pillows in blue with coral motifs, the rectangular pool is complete with an aqua lounge, built-in spa, and a swim up bar at the outdoor BBQ. The flooring is a gray ceramic tile, the pool coping is natural puka pavers, The house a combination of traditional plantation style seen in the white board and batten walls, with a modern twist seen in the wood framed glass doors, thick square exposed tails and ebony stained square posts supporting the overhangs.
守破離の家
守破離の家
SQOOL一級建築士事務所SQOOL一級建築士事務所
８件の建物に囲まれていることを忘れるような中庭。 屋根付きのBBQセットも設計し、雨の日も心配せずに外ご飯を楽しめる空間となりました。 This house is surrounded by 8 buildings. We designed a space where you can enjoy BBQ by cutting the eyes from the surroundings. In addition, because there is a roof, you can enjoy with confidence even if it rains.
Montecito Tropical
Montecito Tropical
Jodi G. DesignsJodi G. Designs
Nancy Neil
Maui Residence
Maui Residence
April Powers Interior DesignApril Powers Interior Design
Tropical Asian Fusion Backyard in Ladner
Tropical Asian Fusion Backyard in Ladner
AZURO Concepts Inc.AZURO Concepts Inc.
Asian inspired straw thatched roof structure covers in-ground hot tub with surrounding sculpted and stamped concrete patio features. Oriental grasses and trees are used in pots and in-ground landscaping to carry on the effect.

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.
Dana Point
Dana Point
Ray Morrow DesignRay Morrow Design
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