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

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Covered Patio
Covered Patio
Kaufman Homes, Inc.Kaufman Homes, Inc.
Photography by Rick Keating http://www.rickkeatingphotographer.com/ Covered outdoor concrete patio with gas fireplace, natural cedar ceiling and radiant ceiling heaters, cedar tongue and groove siding, patio sliding door, skylights
Bali House
Bali House
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Don Bloom Tropical Light Photography
Mulhrad Residence - Lynx Pro Outdoor Kitchen with Dekton
Mulhrad Residence - Lynx Pro Outdoor Kitchen with Dekton
SK 11 Group, Inc - Home of M.O.S & SKY LUXSK 11 Group, Inc - Home of M.O.S & SKY LUX
Custom Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Lynx Pro 36 L36TR, Lynx Sedona Fridge, Lynx Pro Sink and Faucet, custom Dekton Counter Top and Italian Stone Facade and tile backsplash. Flooring paver and overhead retractable awning.
Contemporary water feature sculptures
Contemporary water feature sculptures
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
This contemporary water garden is designed featuring the home owners water sculptures. Waterfalls, Fountains & Gardens installed the water feature.
The Chelston
The Chelston
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
Situated just blocks from the city’s downtown and famed beaches, the Chelston model home blends West Indies and Old Florida-inspired architecture and design. Transom windows attract generous amounts of natural light to accompany the fully furnished Chelston’s island-inspired colors from the award-winning Romanza Interior Design. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home offers a study, formal dining room, and first-floor master suite with two walk-in closets and French doors that open to the linear pool’s raised spa. Trellises, a freestanding fountain and a secluded fire pit add to the outdoor living ambiance and complement the linear design of the custom pool, which is finished with mood-hued brick mosaic glass tile. The second floor offers the perfect retreat with a loft, wet bar and two guest suites. Image ©Advanced Photography Specialists
Kukio
Kukio
NicholsonNicholson
Old World Finshes
Old World Finshes
Colas Moore Artisan GroupColas Moore Artisan Group
This private entry patio was designed to block out the noise from a busy street. It also added a security aspect with twelve foot high walls. Patio entry, fountain and stone work designed and constructed by Colas Moore Artisan Group. Photo: George Gutenberg
Caribbean Inspired
Caribbean Inspired
Aurora BuildersAurora Builders
Detached Structures
Detached Structures
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Residential: Luxury Carport And Golf Cart Garage
Residential: Luxury Carport And Golf Cart Garage
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
This stunning Puerto Rican beach home was in the process of adding an elegant carport to its grounds, ensuring that this homeowner's expanding collection of cars would have a luxurious space. To guarantee it adequately met both the client and architect's exacting standards for design, installation company SHO-Pros - Azenco Outdoor dealer in Puerto Rico - with their experience crafting luxury carports were brought on board. The result: An exquisitely crafted two-zone solid roofed carport structure providing shade from sun and rain - fit precisely to encase two cars and golf cart accessories needed around resort areas! This luxury carport was designed to enhance the sophisticated vibe of this Caribbean community. The modern architecture boasted all white exteriors, along with floor-to-ceiling windows that provided breathtaking vistas from every room. To complement its elegance, SHO-Pros opted for an Azenco R-Car fixed roof car port - a sleek structure without any visible assembly hardware whose insulation would protect against sun and rain alike while keeping residents comfortable as they access their vehicles in style!
Small rental balcony makeover on a budget
Small rental balcony makeover on a budget
Engineer Your SpaceEngineer Your Space
The key to making this small balcony inviting for evening entertaining was installing smart outdoor LED lights that can be controlled with a smart phone. They are perfect for highlighting architectural features like the carved panel and they create a wonderful ambiance. You can purchase these lights on amazon.com ( http://amzn.to/1YdmxaK) Isabelle LaRue
Livin Large
Livin Large
Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Landscaping Concepts, Inc.
Privacy screens and sunken hot tub
Avalon Bungalow
Avalon Bungalow
Hipster MumHipster Mum
Hipster Mum
Lafayette Contemporary Tropical Resort
Lafayette Contemporary Tropical Resort
Viator & Associates IncViator & Associates Inc
Pergola en bois français Douglas
Pergola en bois français Douglas
WooDesignWooDesign
Sur la Côte d'Azur dans une sublime villa à l'architecture moderne, réalisation d'une pergola en bois Douglas issu de nos forêts françaises. La pergola bois apporte au jardin un coin convivial où partager des moments entre amis ou en famille autour d'une table ou détendus sur des transats autour de cette magnifique piscine à débordement. La terrasse en bois exotique aménagée avec du mobilier design donne un côté classieux au lieu. Un projet de pergola en bois ou de terrasse ? N'hésitez pas à nous contacter, nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous accompagner.
Best of Summer 2018
Best of Summer 2018
Charleston Home + Design MagCharleston Home + Design Mag
Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland
Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland
bàlay Vandykebàlay Vandyke
Day bed, eco outdoor dry walling stone cladding
Garell
Garell
David Hertz & Studio of Environmental ArchitectureDavid Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture
Prapti Bungalow
Prapti Bungalow
Usine StudioUsine Studio

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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