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World-Inspired Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Kitchen
Fire Magic Grills - Robert H Peterson CompanyFire Magic Grills - Robert H Peterson Company
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Dual-Level Exterior BBQ Concrete Countertop
Dual-Level Exterior BBQ Concrete Countertop
Alternative ConstructorsAlternative Constructors
Gorgeous beach/tropical styled BBQ kitchen. Dual- Level Exterior BBQ Concrete Countertop. Pour in Place sleek looking concrete countertop. The selected color is an Alternative Constructors custom color: Steel Reserve.
Patio
Patio
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Frisco 21' x 18' Thatched Cabana
Frisco 21' x 18' Thatched Cabana
MTR Contractors | My Thatch RoofMTR Contractors | My Thatch Roof
This 18' x 21' thatched cabana is perfect if you enjoy BBQs, pool days, and sippin on margarita's during our lovely Texas summers
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Compton & Son Appliance, LLCCompton & Son Appliance, LLC
Alfresco Open Air Culinary System
Outback - frameless glass bifolding door system
Outback - frameless glass bifolding door system
Outback Doors Pty LtdOutback Doors Pty Ltd
Beautiful Frameless Bifolds which will preserve your views and do a great job at keeping the wind and rain out.
Japanese Modern ADU- Tiny House for a Designer
Japanese Modern ADU- Tiny House for a Designer
SBaird DesignSBaird Design
SAN CLEMENTE Outdoor Renovation
SAN CLEMENTE Outdoor Renovation
Dupuis DesignDupuis Design
It was perfect spot for sunset drinks or just to enjoy the wide ocean view from atop. So I decided to have a counter top installed with warm red stools (color client likes), lounging area in the back with fire to enjoy and sunbath. Photo Credit: Coy Gutierrez
Aryaman
Aryaman
Design BoxDesign Box
SOMA Loft -- Small outdoor patio by Kimball Starr Interior Design
SOMA Loft -- Small outdoor patio by Kimball Starr Interior Design
Kimball Starr Interior DesignKimball Starr Interior Design
Teak folding chairs, waterproof area rug, outdoor cushions and fabric, and a folding bamboo screen with an island feel for a modern space. The bamboo pole screen hides a barbeque grill. The side table is hand carved from a mango tree.
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.
Historic Highlands
Historic Highlands
Prolithic DesignsProlithic Designs
Quality Craftsman Home Located in Kona Vista
Quality Craftsman Home Located in Kona Vista
NicholsonNicholson
Spacious west facing lanai offers ample room for entertaining and lounging. The homes location on the hillside looks directly at Lyman's surf break.
Brazilian Villas & Residences - Terravista 11, Trancoso, Bahia
Brazilian Villas & Residences - Terravista 11, Trancoso, Bahia
Brando Cimarosti PhotographerBrando Cimarosti Photographer
Terravista 11, Trancoso, Bahia © Brando Cimarosti Photography
Maruccia Residence
Maruccia Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Small backyard with lots of potential. We created the perfect space adding visual interest from inside the house to outside of it. We added a BBQ Island with Grill, sink, and plenty of counter space. BBQ Island was cover with stone veneer stone with a concrete counter top. Opposite side we match the veneer stone and concrete cap on a newly Outdoor fireplace. far side we added some post with bright colors and drought tolerant material and a special touch for the little girl in the family, since we did not wanted to forget about anyone. Photography by Zack Benson
Portfolio
Portfolio
Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.
So Cal Fire Pits by COOKE
So Cal Fire Pits by COOKE
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
This is a Santa Barbara square fire pit table by COOKE featuring an all aluminum construction powder coated grey, with optional glass wind screen. You can see them here http://www.socalfirepits.com/fire-pit-tables.html
Tropical Pavillion Home
Tropical Pavillion Home
Maxa ConstructionsMaxa Constructions
SAN CLEMENTE Outdoor Renovation
SAN CLEMENTE Outdoor Renovation
Dupuis DesignDupuis Design
The client wanted to use this terrace for entertainment. All we needed was a proper layout, lighting, make it fun and functional. Budget was a question so we avoided any contracting work, mixed affordable and expensive items. The outdoor barbecue existed, so I added in a firepit table, RGB led lighted planters and cube stools, purchased aluminum planters from CB2 and had it painted in red (the client likes warm colors), outdoor furnitures from CB2 and voila !! Oh of course let's not forget the pillows and throw. Photo Credit: Coy Gutierrez

World-Inspired Patio with Concrete Slabs 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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