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World-Inspired Patio with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Palm Beach
Webb Builders LLCWebb Builders LLC
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Outdoor Oasis - With Tangerine Orange, Violet Purple & Saturated Red
Outdoor Oasis - With Tangerine Orange, Violet Purple & Saturated Red
u-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabricationu-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabrication
Fabric & Furniture Upholstery by UfabStore. Photo Featured in R-Home Magazine.
Patios
Patios
Kona Land And Water EscapeKona Land And Water Escape
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
BBQ Pai Pai
BBQ Pai Pai
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The Pai Pai is the automatic hangout spot for the whole family. Designed in a fun tropical style with a reed thatch ceiling, dark stained rafters, and Ohia log columns. The live edge bar faces the TV for watching the game while barbecuing and the orange built-in sofa makes relaxing a sinch. The pool features a swim-up bar and a hammock swings in the shade beneath the coconut trees.
Custom Water Feature in Irvine, CA
Custom Water Feature in Irvine, CA
DC Landscape Design and ConstructionDC Landscape Design and Construction
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Palm Beach Residence
Palm Beach Residence
Aaron ThompsonAaron Thompson
© Aaron Thompson
Orchid Wall
Orchid Wall
Beth H. :Beth H. :
beth h. these particular orchids (milt's) tend to like a cooler spot with more humidity. The back orchid wall is warmer and gets more sun. This spot is completely covered and stays pretty cool.
Oasis tropical
Oasis tropical
UserUser
Angus McRitchie
Tarpon Springs Tropical Luxury Custom Home
Tarpon Springs Tropical Luxury Custom Home
Fine Wood Design, Inc.Fine Wood Design, Inc.
shipwreck
shipwreck
Distinguished PoolsDistinguished Pools
Waterfront I
Waterfront I
Kurtz Homes NaplesKurtz Homes Naples
Jones Residence
Jones Residence
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Carlsbad, California, Modern
Carlsbad, California, Modern
dRichards InteriorsdRichards Interiors
This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.
The Jobson Project
The Jobson Project
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Changing this very small squared backyard into a usable colorful courtyard. Removing the screens from the porch created a nice indoor outdoor room with sound, fragrance & color...color...color. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
Ani Villas
Ani Villas
SKOLNICK Architecture & Design PartnershipSKOLNICK Architecture & Design Partnership
Poolside daybed with pergola Photo by James Wilkins
Alcazar
Alcazar
HB Construction, LLCHB Construction, LLC
Summit Ridge Drive Project
Summit Ridge Drive Project
Cedar Springs Landscape GroupCedar Springs Landscape Group
Cedar Springs Landscape Group is a multiple award-winning landscape design/build firm serving southern Ontario. To learn more about Cedar Springs visit www.cedarsprings.net. For any inquiries please contact us at 905.333.6789. We'd love to hear from you!
Palm Beach Loggia
Palm Beach Loggia
Brantley PhotographyBrantley Photography
Relaxing tropical loggia designed by Kemble Interiors. Photography by Brantley Photography

World-Inspired Patio with All Types of Cover 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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