Adventurous small patio ideas.
Ems by the sea
8 years ago
I have just bought a flat that has a small enclosed patio off the bedroom. Please see pics (not my decor!) I am looking for different ideas of how I could use/decorate this space. I could have a boho morroccan style table chairs, plants. Then I thought of an open air shower with lots of plants as i have a garden area plenty big enough to entertain. Any thoughts, ideas gratefully received :-)
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Ems by the sea
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (6)I think a second patio would be a great idea to catch the last bit of sun. I think trellis to hide the shed is great too and I see you have a climber (honeysuckle, wisteria?) growing on it which is great too. I’m thinking a nice circle for the second patio would be great with some seating. I’m not a fan of decking. It soon starts to rot (I’m speaking from experience) and it’s so slippery when it’s wet. My deck is 8 years old and already rotting in the damper corners. I would choose sandstone paving, which come in ready made circles if you want, or pavers are lovely. You can get clay ones which are pricey but beautiful, or concrete ones which are much cheaper and similar to your main patio. Love Carolina’s and embzop‘s suggestions! CLAY PAVERS CONCRETE PAVERS SANDSTONE CIRCLE...See More
PROCaroline Crawford Garden Design
8 years agoNo sure how tall those walls are, but a green (living) wall might work nicely. It works well in shady areas as you can plant evergreen ferns etc. Or go for some wall art - you can can get amazing outdoor canvas prints using your own images, which will make the space more personal to you.
Also you can treat the floor like a roof terrace and use 'pedestals' to fix paving or new decking to (smooth faced & hardwood is best )
- great for drainage and very easy to do. Also easy to run cables and irrigation under, and easy to change if you want.Ems by the sea thanked Caroline Crawford Garden DesignEms by the sea
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ingabrereton
8 years agoLooking at the photo of the space and that it is off a bedroom I would create a space that is mainly to be viewed - so try opening the door and lying in bed and put the focal point of the garden where you will be able to see it. Next, consider the conditions in the space - looks like it is cool and damp, rather than trying to change that, choose a garden style that demands cool stillness. I would consider a moss garden with ferns - and I would paint the walls in a ochre yellow that would lift the gloom and get more interesting with age.
Le Petit Chalet · More InfoYou could encourage moss between the decking planks
Woodside Woodland Gardens · More InfoPerhaps have a still pool that reflects the sky and some ferns around the edge.
Not too much maintenance and a pretty view whenever you look out.
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