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World-Inspired Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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Shade garden with Asian influences, Winchester MA
Shade garden with Asian influences, Winchester MA
Cultivar, Inc.Cultivar, Inc.
Courtyard on the Roof 353 Degrees North
Courtyard on the Roof 353 Degrees North
Jodie Cooper DesignJodie Cooper Design
Jodie Cooper Design Agus Darmika Photography
Out Door Living
Out Door Living
V.I.Photography & DesignV.I.Photography & Design
Vincent Ivicevic
Hayes Garden
Hayes Garden
Antonio Martins Interior DesignAntonio Martins Interior Design
David Livingston
Outdoor living
Outdoor living
Quality Cut Design | RemodelQuality Cut Design | Remodel
Bamboo screens, cedar and composite decking lend a tropical flavor to this deck, patio, and hot tub in a Minnesota backyard.
Patio Space
Patio Space
Tutto FerroTutto Ferro
Water feature and raw steel planter boxes. Photo: Greg Anderson, Design: Hawkins Architecture
Madison Green - Royal Palm Beach
Madison Green - Royal Palm Beach
Fischman Outdoor KitchensFischman Outdoor Kitchens
8:30
8:30
Casa Del PacificoCasa Del Pacifico
Marco Gutierrez We work with the leading upholstery workshops in the country, guaranteeing quality workmanship and proper degree of comfort & support.
Wahroonga - outdoor kitchen
Wahroonga - outdoor kitchen
Quercus GardensQuercus Gardens
As seen in Vol.2 No.3 Landscaping Your Garden, Express Media Group. www.magstore.com.au
Baraka Point
Baraka Point
OBM InternationalOBM International
Upcycled Side Yard
Upcycled Side Yard
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
When this homeowner’s neighbor removed two, two- story-high Ficus trees, her side-yard became baron and sunbaked. Concrete covers virtually the whole area from the house to the property line, but because the side-yard has a lot of foot traffic and serves as a sitting area to the basement apartment, the owner did not want to remove any of the concrete. The solution was to put up fencing to block the view of the neighbor’s house, then upcycle wine barrels and 55-gallon drums into huge planters. The drums are large enough to accommodate a full-sized tree and provide the added advantage of giving height to smaller trees to provide further screening of the neighbor’s house. Everything was painted in bright colors to give the space a cheery Caribbean feel. The neighbor’s tree removal ended up as a blessing in disguise, because what had been a drab trough-way was transformed into a happy patio.
Old San Juan Restoration
Old San Juan Restoration
Fernando Rodriguez StudioFernando Rodriguez Studio
Outdoor terrace with view to private garden once the patio of Juan Ponce de Leon. The floor was replaced by ceramic tiles and the fountain was designed by Stewart Rodriguez. Fountain created by Ceramica Campos in Sevilla, Spain. Hand painted tiles. Outdoor furniture by Point.
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
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Cultivar, Inc.Cultivar, Inc.
Lake-Side Boulder Retreat
Lake-Side Boulder Retreat
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
This fire pit area, which provides a gorgeous view of the lake, is composed of a brick fire pit and natural stone pavers. The surrounding boulders provide additional seating and slight privacy.
Concrete Countertop/ Polished Concrete
Concrete Countertop/ Polished Concrete
Envision ConcreteEnvision Concrete
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
A Host of Things, LLCA Host of Things, LLC
I made it more inviting by adding floor tiles, an outdoor rug and outdoor furniture in white, so as not to absorb the sun.
vue depuis l'entrée du patio
vue depuis l'entrée du patio
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Alexandre Duval
大久保の住宅
大久保の住宅
ノード建築設計事務所ノード建築設計事務所
アウトドアが日常になる中庭を囲む家
アウトドアが日常になる中庭を囲む家
加藤淳 一級建築士事務所加藤淳 一級建築士事務所

World-Inspired Patio with No 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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