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Casa Punta Mita Mexico
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Punta Mita Mexico, Michael Calderwood Photography Barbara Page Interiors
Covered outdoor patio.
Covered outdoor patio.
COLECCION ALEXANDRACOLECCION ALEXANDRA
COLECCION ALEXANDRA has conceived this Spanish villa as their showcase space - intriguing visitors with possibilities that their entirely bespoke collections of furniture, lighting, fabrics, rugs and accessories presents to specifiers and home owners alike. Project name: ALEXANDRA SHOWHOUSE Interior design by: COLECCION ALEXANDRA Furniture manufactured by: COLECCION ALEXANDRA Photo by: Imagostudio.es
Tropical garden and pool area in a Miami residence.
Tropical garden and pool area in a Miami residence.
Orlando Comas, Landscape Architect.Orlando Comas, Landscape Architect.
Tropical garden and pool area in a Miami residence.
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Sakamoto Project
Sakamoto Project
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Raised planter stucco, Techo Bloc, 18x18 shade sail, outdeco panels, floating redwood bench, fire-pit, outside furniture, shrubs, rim lights, uplights
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Dammuso - area Rekhale - Abitare Pantelleria - Pantelleria
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Why You Should have a SWING AT HOME ..
Why You Should have a SWING AT HOME ..
The Thach Creations ™The Thach Creations ™
7 Reasons Why You Should have a SWING AT HOME. A swing can be calming or alerting. It can create a space and time for socializing or provide a great workout. Let’s take a look at some benefits of swinging. 1. Coordination, 2. Body Awareness, 3. De-Stressing -Swings are perfect for relaxing. 4. Swinging can be alerting and, due to an increase in blood flow to the brain, create a better environment for focus and attention. 5. Swing is great for learning to pump, but it can also provide an overall great workout for the legs, arms, and core. 6. Sensory Integration - swing can stimulate the sense of motion and vestibular awareness. 7. Mood Booster - Swinging can raise endorphin levels and get your mood up. Do come to us for Exceptional Homes, Interior, Traditional Furniture and Landscapes. We have experience, expertise and exposure from Executing all those design projects, which we have been Dishing out since inception in 1991- For Past 28 years. We can also help you with Architectural Design, Building Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Garden Design, Furniture Design, Kitchen Design, Wooden Flooring, Wooden Kitchen, Modular Kitchen, Swimming pool Design, Water features, Water Cascades, Feature walls, Sustainable Homes, Green Homes, Traditional Homes, Timber Architecture, Building Construction, Interior Contracting and Landscape Contracting. Come, our Magic wand is ready to create magic just for you.
Presidential Post
Presidential Post
Stofft Cooney ArchitectsStofft Cooney Architects
Custom Water Feature in Irvine, CA
Custom Water Feature in Irvine, CA
DC Landscape Design and ConstructionDC Landscape Design and Construction
Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland
Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland
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Photos by Louise Roche, of Villa Styling. Reading niche, undulating render
CEAT
CEAT
Planet 3 Studios Architecture Pvt. LtdPlanet 3 Studios Architecture Pvt. Ltd
Small rental balcony makeover on a budget
Small rental balcony makeover on a budget
Engineer Your SpaceEngineer Your Space
Isabelle LaRue
Shower Head
Shower Head
LeMier Construction, LLCLeMier Construction, LLC
IL TEMPO RITROVATO
IL TEMPO RITROVATO
PELIZZARI STUDIOPELIZZARI STUDIO
Florida Pool Waterfall and Outdoor living room
Florida Pool Waterfall and Outdoor living room
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
In this Florida Pool waterfall the stone is black slate stone by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Swimming pool by First Class Pools.
St. John Estate
St. John Estate
Mimi & Hill interiorsMimi & Hill interiors
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Fort Point Cottage, Harbour Island, The Bahamas
Fort Point Cottage, Harbour Island, The Bahamas
Laura Hay DECOR & DESIGN Inc.Laura Hay DECOR & DESIGN Inc.
Lori Hamilton
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Fountain
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Fountain
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
This entry courtyard has a water feature that adds the sound of trickling water to the space. A peaceful space to relax in.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
The covered lounge and entertainment area adjacent to the home includes a seating area, hearth and tv. The soaring wood veneer ceiling is in contrast to the Travertine tile floor surfaces that ties in the color scheme of the entire indoor-outdoor space. Photo by Jimi Smith Photography.

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.
Ponte Vedra Beach Golf Course Home
Ponte Vedra Beach Golf Course Home
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