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World-Inspired Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Bayview Project, Kona, Hawai'i
Bayview Project, Kona, Hawai'i
Greg Putman ConstructionGreg Putman Construction
indoor-outdoor living, with the great room open to the lanai and pool area
Asian Viewing Garden
Asian Viewing Garden
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Asian style backyard viewing garden. Boulders and peastone with natural granite bridge, bluestone patio, natural stone bubbler, low voltage lighting and Japanese Maples. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2014 Brian Hill
Resort goes Residential
Resort goes Residential
Poolscapes, LLCPoolscapes, LLC
Very Special Pool, lower pool, spa, waterfalls, cabanas, slide, landscape, private fire features, wine room, expansive multi lot home, multi tier elevation, a picture worth a thousand words cant describe the feeling of this project in person, just simply stunning and spectacular!
West Maui Kahana plantation style home
West Maui Kahana plantation style home
Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'lMountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l
With a view of Lanai and Molokai islands off of Maui reflected in the glass pocketing doors. Tiki torches and palm trees the only interruption. The island style plantation feel at its best paying homage to the pacific ocean. Ribbon grain mahogany structure, natural stones, some locally quarried gives that open air living its base.
Streator - Outdoor Living Space with Inground Pool & Pergola
Streator - Outdoor Living Space with Inground Pool & Pergola
Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.
Yorkville Hill Landscaping
Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach
Ray Morrow DesignRay Morrow Design
Red Cloud Builders and Furniture
Red Cloud Builders and Furniture
Rik Lawrence - Red Cloud FurnitureRik Lawrence - Red Cloud Furniture
Front entry Asian patio with koi pond
Front entry Asian patio with koi pond
358 Design358 Design
Empty and open front patio was transformed into a private Asian themed area for yoga, relaxing and entertaining. Koi fish and fire pit add to the serene feeling of the space which now is practically an additional room, adding useable square footage to the house.
Outdoor ponds
Outdoor ponds
GreenSeasonsGreenSeasons
St. Croix
St. Croix
PergolaHausPergolaHaus
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.
Project 13
Project 13
DK DesignDK Design
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Reimagining A Small Florida Panhandle Backyard Outdoor Living Space
Reimagining A Small Florida Panhandle Backyard Outdoor Living Space
GreenEarth Landscape ServicesGreenEarth Landscape Services
A modern water feature fits right into this Florida panhandle backyard outdoor living space. (Photo: Emily Durgan)
Meditation Space
Meditation Space
David Font DesignDavid Font Design
Oasis tropical
Oasis tropical
UserUser
Angus McRitchie
Outside
Outside
koolbeanzzzzkoolbeanzzzz
Asian Viewing Garden
Asian Viewing Garden
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Asian style backyard viewing garden. Boulders and peastone with natural granite bridge, bluestone patio, natural stone bubbler, low voltage lighting and Japanese Maples. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2014 Brian Hill
Zen Courtyard Entry
Zen Courtyard Entry
CENTURY CUSTOM HOMES LLPCENTURY CUSTOM HOMES LLP
This asian inspired entry courtyard features a massive red double door, a zen waterfall and custom wrought iron scrollwork railing. Stacked stone and custom mosaic tile accents add Arizona flair to this custom built home by Century Custom Homes.
Pool Landscape
Pool Landscape
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
Pool landscape

World-Inspired Patio with a Water Feature 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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