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Blue Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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When in Bloom NYCWhen in Bloom NYC
We love doing trellises and watching the vines grow! This is using the Jakob Rope System. It's on the pricier end or cable systems but the over all look is fantastic!
Outdoor Escape
Outdoor Escape
Erica Peale DesignErica Peale Design
This outdoor escape is the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful day! Upholstered furniture with an eclectic mix of throw pillows provides comfortable seating. A concrete and teak coffee table is coupled with navy blue rope and concrete side tables. The modern teak dining table and gray rope chairs are perfect for outdoor dining! This outdoor escape is the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful day! Upholstered furniture with an eclectic mix of throw pillows provides comfortable seating. A concrete and teak coffee table is coupled with navy blue rope and concrete side tables. The modern teak dining table and gray rope chairs are perfect for outdoor dining! Erica Peale Design
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Studio H2OStudio H2O
Amy J Smith
Medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
This is an example of a small bohemian side patio in Dallas with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Homearama 2014
Homearama 2014
TR Design Group "The" Residential Design GroupTR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Detroit with a potted garden, gravel and a pergola.
Winton Residence
Winton Residence
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Contractor: Naikoon Contracting Ltd Photography: Ema Peter
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Vancouver with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a potted garden.
Loft Upon Cork
Loft Upon Cork
Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.
Photography by Nathan Webb, AIA
Design ideas for a modern courtyard patio in DC Metro with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Oksana VladiOksana Vladi
Oksana Krichman
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
Contemporary Porcelain Pavers
Contemporary Porcelain Pavers
Columbine Design - CLOSEDColumbine Design - CLOSED
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Denver with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Patio Projects
Patio Projects
Greenshooz LandscapingGreenshooz Landscaping
Large classic back patio in Atlanta with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Pacific Palisades Contemporary Remodel
Pacific Palisades Contemporary Remodel
STONE Construction CompanySTONE Construction Company
Contemporary patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
Nectars Landscape and DesignNectars Landscape and Design
Heather M. Shier
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Philadelphia with a potted garden, no cover and concrete paving.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio in Sacramento with a potted garden and no cover.
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
The pendant light, found on Chairish, is a nod to the patio’s previous Moroccan incarnation. We spruced up the vintage Cosco utility cart with spray paint in my favorite shades. Photo © Bethany Nauert
Dammuso - Barone - Abitare Pantelleria - Pantelleria
Dammuso - Barone - Abitare Pantelleria - Pantelleria
antonioprincipato.photoantonioprincipato.photo
antonioprincipato.photo
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Other with a potted garden.
One space, endless experiences
One space, endless experiences
KEO-CANKEO-CAN
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Ottawa with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
This is an example of a small world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Donna Christensen
This is an example of a traditional back patio in Bridgeport with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Rooftop Refuge
Rooftop Refuge
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with a potted garden and decking.
Maison passive certifiée en Alsace
Maison passive certifiée en Alsace
Maisons Prestige - Maison Passive AlsaceMaisons Prestige - Maison Passive Alsace
Maison passive certifiée à Horbourg-Wihr
Contemporary side patio in Strasbourg with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.

Blue Patio with a Potted Garden 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 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 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 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 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 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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