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World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
The covered lounge and entertainment area adjacent to the home includes a seating area, hearth and tv. The soaring wood veneer ceiling is in contrast to the Travertine tile floor surfaces that ties in the color scheme of the entire indoor-outdoor space. Photo by Jimi Smith Photography.
Beachfront East Beach Residence
Beachfront East Beach Residence
Lulu PurasLulu Puras
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Urban Frenzy
Urban Frenzy
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The loveseat and pergola provide a shady resting spot behind the garage in this city garden.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
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Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Urban tropical
Urban tropical
antonia schofield garden designantonia schofield garden design
urban tropical Antonia Schofield
World-inspired patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Kalorama Contemporary
Kalorama Contemporary
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
Contemporary outdoor dining
Contemporary outdoor dining
Innovative DesignsInnovative Designs
Innovative Designs Luxury Home Builders for Discerning Clients 954-921-4318 Ames Design International Architecture Brantley Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Miami with a gazebo and an outdoor kitchen.
- Kukio, Hawaii -
- Kukio, Hawaii -
Wendi Young DesignWendi Young Design
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii.
Tim Clarke Design - Project STR
Tim Clarke Design - Project STR
Tim Clarke DesignTim Clarke Design
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Los Angeles.
Artfully Curated In Palm Beach
Artfully Curated In Palm Beach
UserUser
This loggia is the perfect outdoor space to relax and enjoy the Florida weather with friends and family. From the thoughtfully designed landscaping bringing a green wallscape to my signature use of Moroccan desert lanterns. Michael Taylor furniture flanks the space as a #laverne bronze table centers the room.
White House Captiva
White House Captiva
Collins DuPont Design GroupCollins DuPont Design Group
Designer: Lana Knapp, Collins & DuPont Design Group Architect: Stofft Cooney Architects, LLC Builder: BCB Homes Photographer: Lori Hamilton
Large world-inspired back patio in Miami with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Custom Water Feature in Irvine, CA
Custom Water Feature in Irvine, CA
DC Landscape Design and ConstructionDC Landscape Design and Construction
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Orange County with concrete paving and a pergola.
Villa Tiffany
Villa Tiffany
William Willigerod, P.C.William Willigerod, P.C.
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Other.
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Miami.
Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
British West Indies Custom Home in Naples
British West Indies Custom Home in Naples
Simonsen-Hickok InteriorsSimonsen-Hickok Interiors
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Miami with a fire feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
Designer Show House 2016
Designer Show House 2016
MMDesignsMMDesigns
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Miami with a roof extension and a bar area.
Privacy Screens
Privacy Screens
Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Carina at Portofino
Carina at Portofino
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
The fully furnished, maintenance-free Carina embraces inspired villa living in the lakefront Portofino neighborhood at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. Luxury features and modern-classic interior design by Romanza Interior Design create a dazzling one-of-a-kind home emphasizing indoor-outdoor living overlooking a picturesque lake. The three-bedroom Carina’s family room, master suite and living room open to a mesmerizing outdoor living area that features a sparkling pool with sun shelf and bubbler, and spa with stair-stepped spillway. Motorized retractable screens, and an outdoor kitchen and fireplace provide a variety of options to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors. Image ©Advanced Photography Specialists

World-Inspired Patio 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.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
JAMIE DURIE DESIGNJAMIE DURIE DESIGN
A dream client with a passion for the environment helped make this project one of the most important of my career. Solar powered throughout and featuring a unique selection of water wise plants, it includes a dining pavilion with vertical green wall, banquet table custom-built using seven types of recycled wood, a sunken fire pit, meditation retreat and a pool with an underwater lounge.
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