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World-Inspired Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Green Giant Nursery & LandscapeGreen Giant Nursery & Landscape
Custom Rock Waterfall Pool with Stone Grotto, Stream and Tiki Hut
Custom Rock Waterfall Pool with Stone Grotto, Stream and Tiki Hut
Lucas Lagoons Inc.Lucas Lagoons Inc.
From the spa we make our way to the amazing pool deck area, with room for multiple chaise lounges to soak in the sun, the pool view or the bay vista, docks and beyond. Back poolside, the oversize tiki hut has a hammock, outdoor deep seating with tables, art and more. Photo: Geza Darrah
Hualalai Private Residence
Hualalai Private Residence
Pacific Aina Design, LLCPacific Aina Design, LLC
Custom designed geometric stained concrete stepping stones with ili ili joints, custom designed water feature with integrated 3-tiered water wall, cut tumbled basalt brick edging and custom landscape and irrigation.
À l'ombre du patio
À l'ombre du patio
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Croquis d'ambiance - le foisonnement de la végétation créé un cocon préservé
The Sculptural Courtyard
The Sculptural Courtyard
Mile High LandscapingMile High Landscaping
This is the entry way to the backyard. The LED lighting provides a warm welcome and the beautiful custom plate art serves as a wonderful addition to an already stunning backyard living area.
Meditation spot
Meditation spot
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
This garden stimulates all the senses. The birds especially love it. Photo by Jennifer A. Emmer
Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate
Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate
Coastal SourceCoastal Source
Camden Residence
Camden Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
Photograph by Chad Mellon Photography
Sundeck Roof
Sundeck Roof
FHG Architects AIA, LLCFHG Architects AIA, LLC
Photo: Jim Kimsey
Our Work
Our Work
Pottery As ArtPottery As Art
Ocean Tide
Ocean Tide
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
This refined family retreat in the British Virgin Islands gathers multiple generations in sophisticated comfort. Layered with custom furnishings, fabrics, and finishes, it exemplifies the best in elegant island living. Photos by Werner Straube
Bellevue Patio and Fire
Bellevue Patio and Fire
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
CadenceCadence
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.
Palm Beach, FL Backyard
Palm Beach, FL Backyard
Botanical VisionsBotanical Visions
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.
The California Room
The California Room
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Valencia Townhouse Phase 1
Valencia Townhouse Phase 1
Nelson de Leon/Locus Architecture Inc.Nelson de Leon/Locus Architecture Inc.
La Cascada
La Cascada
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
John Ellis Photography
St. Croix
St. Croix
PergolaHausPergolaHaus
Paradise is waiting for your backyard! Relax. Entertain. Enjoy. Beautiful new pergola above the outdoor dining and lounge area overlooking the pool.

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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