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Coastal Patio Ideas and Designs

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Seaside Villa
Seaside Villa
Lazzerini InteriorsLazzerini Interiors
Nautical patio in Devon.
Bayshores 3
Bayshores 3
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Photo by Mellon Studio
Coastal patio in Los Angeles with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Coastal Canyon
Coastal Canyon
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
Inspiration for a nautical patio in Orange County with a fireplace and an awning.
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LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Landscape and Backyards
Landscape and Backyards
Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
Landscape/exterior design - Molly Wood Garden Design Design - Mindy Gayer Design Photo - Lane Dittoe
Inspiration for a coastal back patio in Orange County with brick paving, a gazebo and a bbq area.
Contemporary Desert Geometry
Contemporary Desert Geometry
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography by Matt Vacca
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a fireplace.
Scarsdale, NY Outdoor High-Performance Backyard Speaker System
Scarsdale, NY Outdoor High-Performance Backyard Speaker System
InnerSpace Electronics IncInnerSpace Electronics Inc
Photo of a beach style patio in New York with a fire feature and no cover.
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
Thorson Restoration & ConstructionThorson Restoration & Construction
Design ideas for a beach style back patio in Boston with a fire feature.
Kiawah Island Coastal Elegance
Kiawah Island Coastal Elegance
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
This porch overlooking the river and marsh is peaceful and relaxing. With outdoor furniture, a barbecue with. a vent hood, it feels like youre inside, but you get to enjoy the beauty of the outdoor breezes!
Boardwalk Living
Boardwalk Living
BPC Architecture + Interior DesignBPC Architecture + Interior Design
Design ideas for a beach style patio in Boston.
Cupcake Cosmos
Cupcake Cosmos
Laurie Demetrio InteriorsLaurie Demetrio Interiors
Photo of a large nautical back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Mooresville Cape Code Traditional Home
Mooresville Cape Code Traditional Home
Patrick Joseph Distinctive HomesPatrick Joseph Distinctive Homes
This is an example of a coastal patio in Charlotte.
A Family Forever Home
A Family Forever Home
Tennille Joy InteriorsTennille Joy Interiors
Beach style patio in Melbourne.
Siesta Key Waterfront
Siesta Key Waterfront
Trinity Custom HomesTrinity Custom Homes
Beach style patio in Tampa.
Quogue Residence
Quogue Residence
Wills Design AssociatesWills Design Associates
Nautical patio in Houston.
Chelan South Shore Kitchen
Chelan South Shore Kitchen
Distinctive KitchensDistinctive Kitchens
Inspiration for a nautical patio in Seattle with decking and no cover.
Project - Bold Living Display Home ft. GB Masonry Breeze Blocks in Porcelain
Project - Bold Living Display Home ft. GB Masonry Breeze Blocks in Porcelain
Brickworks Building ProductsBrickworks Building Products
This is an example of a coastal patio in Sydney.
Hope Island Home
Hope Island Home
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Inspiration for a large nautical back patio in Gold Coast - Tweed with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Essex
Essex
Shop sKoutShop sKout
Beach style patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Coastal 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.
East Sacramento Backyard
East Sacramento Backyard
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Our Palm Springs and Mediterranean inspired East Sacramento back yard remodel, featured in Sacramento Home Magazine Fall 2019.
Beach style patio in Sacramento with decomposed granite and no cover.
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