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Brown Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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House 2022
House 2022
House of OriginHouse of Origin
New indoor/outdoor space, opening onto kitchen. Fiona Susanto
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
Organic Landscapes NY by DeLuca Lawn MaintenanceOrganic Landscapes NY by DeLuca Lawn Maintenance
Photo of a large traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with a pergola and a potted garden.
Ridges Las Vegas 2014
Ridges Las Vegas 2014
Modify Your SpaceModify Your Space
Arslan Gusengadzhiev
Small contemporary courtyard patio in Las Vegas with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Courtyard Redo
Courtyard Redo
Perennial Garden ConsultantsPerennial Garden Consultants
After. Russelia equisetiformis replaces the yucca that previously struggled in the partially-shaded conditions this planter was sited in. 'Blue Elf' aloe was planted at the base for a cool contrasting effect.
Lonni Paul Chicago home design
Lonni Paul Chicago home design
Lonni Paul DesignLonni Paul Design
Werner Straube
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.
The Bock Residence
The Bock Residence
Pacific Outdoor LivingPacific Outdoor Living
This is an example of a traditional back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Costa Mesa 2017
Costa Mesa 2017
xeristyle | exterior | designxeristyle | exterior | design
Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
This is an example of a midcentury courtyard patio in Orange County with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Twin Lakes Outdoor Living
Twin Lakes Outdoor Living
Canin Associates' Architecture StudioCanin Associates' Architecture Studio
Jeremy Flowers Photography
Medium sized traditional back patio in Orlando with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
Christiancy Residence
Christiancy Residence
TRE ArchitectureTRE Architecture
Phillip Ritterman
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Maison de Hameau provençal, avec jaccuzzi
Maison de Hameau provençal, avec jaccuzzi
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
Un bassin au coeur d'un village traditionnel provençal à quelque kilomètre de Saint-Tropez
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in Other with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
333 East 83rd Street 1E/1W
333 East 83rd Street 1E/1W
Argent AdvisorsArgent Advisors
Photo of a scandi courtyard patio in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
City Gardens
City Gardens
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in New York with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Square Lattice Fence & Scalloped Gate with Arbor
Square Lattice Fence & Scalloped Gate with Arbor
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
La Sombra - Overall View
La Sombra - Overall View
Hush HouseHush House
Warm ipe wood deck to the softly-lit second floor patio, surrounded by vines and greenery. New doors and window open the interior to the new space Smash Design Build
Various Projects
Various Projects
Green Leaf LandscapingGreen Leaf Landscaping
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Austin with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This raised bed in the courtyard provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce color and life into the hardscape.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Rustic Pergola
Rustic Pergola
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
Simply Beautiful Compact Pergola not painted for a rustic look. You don't need to have a big space for us to create the perfect shady place in your patio! We also upgraded the patio flooring with classic pavers to complete this little corner of their yard.
Four Seasons Private Roof Garden
Four Seasons Private Roof Garden
Betsy Bassett InteriorsBetsy Bassett Interiors
Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Design ideas for a large traditional courtyard patio in Boston with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Alair Homes Lake NormanAlair Homes Lake Norman
The client has a beautiful wooded view at the back of their house. Opening the kitchen and adding on a sunroom really opened the space and flooded the home with natural light, while the new patio connected the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Brown 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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