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Coastal Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Newport - West Bay Residence
Newport - West Bay Residence
Eric Aust ArchitectEric Aust Architect
Design ideas for a small beach style front patio in Orange County with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Bungalow at Brenneckes
The Bungalow at Brenneckes
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The lanai serves as a second great room. A wicker sofa and matching armchairs overlook the ocean view. Blue and white pillows decorate the outdoor furniture and continue the beach house theme used throughout the home. The coral motif on the rug compliments the throw pillows and the cream colored cushions ground the space, the outdoor dining chairs are built out of recycled boat wood. A shell chandelier hangs above the teak table. On the far side of the lanai an orange swing bed hangs next to some red floor poufs.
Gallery
Gallery
Dan Viehmann LandscapingDan Viehmann Landscaping
The granite cobblestone apron provides an interesting transition of materials from the asphalt driveway to the natural geometric bluestone walkway.
Photo of a small beach style front patio in Portland Maine with natural stone paving and no cover.
Beach Cottage Reno
Beach Cottage Reno
Built Custom Homes, LLCBuilt Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a coastal front patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen.
Seaside Cottage
Seaside Cottage
Cooper Johnson Smith Architects and Town PlannersCooper Johnson Smith Architects and Town Planners
Jeanne Allsopp
Inspiration for a nautical front patio in Tampa with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Sunset Beach Residence
Sunset Beach Residence
JZMK PartnersJZMK Partners
Photo of a nautical front patio in Hawaii with a roof extension.
Cegelski Residence Remodel
Cegelski Residence Remodel
Studio 2G ArchitectsStudio 2G Architects
An ariel view looking from the roof deck down to the lower patio. Photo Credit: Chris Leschinsky
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical front patio in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
Laguna Beach Home
Laguna Beach Home
V.I.Photography & DesignV.I.Photography & Design
Vincent Ivicevic
This is an example of a coastal front patio in Orange County.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Donna Christensen
Design ideas for a nautical front patio in Bridgeport with a potted garden and no cover.
Staging transforms 3 Arch Bay Home
Staging transforms 3 Arch Bay Home
Gray Group DesignGray Group Design
This is an example of a beach style front patio in Orange County with tiled flooring and no cover.
Driveway and walkway - Paver project
Driveway and walkway - Paver project
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
The walkway and landing have been completed using Techo Bloc Parisien Sandalwood with a chocolate border. This color combination compliments the existing home and its surroundings. Yardworks, Inc.
Marine Parade Hythe
Marine Parade Hythe
Sonja Earl PhotographerSonja Earl Photographer
Coastal property with sea views
This is an example of a medium sized coastal front patio in Kent with no cover and natural stone paving.
Poolside Pergola
Poolside Pergola
Oden HomeOden Home
Photo of a medium sized beach style front patio in Providence with brick paving and a pergola.
BYRAM SHORE, GREENWICH, CT
BYRAM SHORE, GREENWICH, CT
Granoff ArchitectsGranoff Architects
Expansive beach style front patio in New York.
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Terra VerdeTerra Verde
Design ideas for a large coastal front patio in Providence with concrete paving and no cover.
愛犬と家族が自由に過ごせるリゾート風ガーデン
愛犬と家族が自由に過ごせるリゾート風ガーデン
株式会社ボックスウッド株式会社ボックスウッド
Beach style front patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Balboa Vacation Rental
Balboa Vacation Rental
Solutions by Design, LLC.Solutions by Design, LLC.
water front built-in seating area with firepit with wood pattern stamped concrete
This is an example of a small nautical front patio in Orange County with a fire feature and stamped concrete.
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Brick Patio with privacy landscape.
Nautical front patio in Grand Rapids with brick paving.
California Beach House
California Beach House
felix day pretsch, architectfelix day pretsch, architect
Salt finish patio with gate from the Strand and the beach. Low walls shelter native & naturalized plants from the on shore winds. Two steps up onto the aqua painted wooden porch lead to the front door just to the left. Window treatments for shade & privacy. Aluminum trim on the redwood fin wall provides a brief glint of sunlight at sunset. © 2015 felix day pretsch
Malibu Beach Cottage
Malibu Beach Cottage
EP Architecture & DesignEP Architecture & Design
This is an example of a small coastal front patio in Los Angeles with brick paving and no cover.

Coastal Front 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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