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Coastal Patio Ideas and Designs

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Seaside Villa
Seaside Villa
Lazzerini InteriorsLazzerini Interiors
Nautical patio in Devon.
Port Streets I
Port Streets I
Alicia Torosian DesignAlicia Torosian Design
This is an example of a nautical patio in Orange County.
Fernleaf Transitional
Fernleaf Transitional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Inspiration for a beach style patio in Orange County.
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Bayshores 3
Bayshores 3
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Photo by Mellon Studio
Coastal patio in Los Angeles with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Oregon Beach House
Oregon Beach House
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: Kevin F. Russo Interiors: Anne McDonald Design Photo: Scott Amundson
This is an example of a beach style patio in Minneapolis.
Casa Lincoln
Casa Lincoln
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
Design ideas for a coastal patio in Los Angeles.
Concord Family Home
Concord Family Home
UserUser
Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo
Design ideas for a beach style patio in San Francisco with concrete paving and a pergola.
Beachfront Bi-Fold Doors & Windows for Indoor-Outdoor Living
Beachfront Bi-Fold Doors & Windows for Indoor-Outdoor Living
AG MillworksAG Millworks
This 6-panel AG Bi-Fold Window System creates a kitchen passthrough window from kitchen to patio for the ultimate entertaining in this Southern California beachfront home!
Custom Coastal Cottage
Custom Coastal Cottage
Naples Bay Builders, Inc.Naples Bay Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large beach style back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Outdoor Patio Bar Inside-Outside Living at Lake House
Outdoor Patio Bar Inside-Outside Living at Lake House
A Lantz Design and Lantz CollectiveA Lantz Design and Lantz Collective
Designed by Interior Designer, A. Lantz Design, this Lake Charlevoix project was featured on the cover of Traditional Home magazine! Hop off the boat! The bar is open! A little apres (water) ski refreshment is being served! This back patio is located on the lower-level of the home and allows for the best indoor-outdoor entertaining space! These comfortable teak bar stools allow for comfort and casual conversations in swim suits. The windows easily open to allow conversations to pour in while waiting for another glass of Rose. We love the stone design in the bar and counter tops - a great mixture of warm and cool. You can't go wrong with a classic, nautical, navy and white cedar shake exterior. Oh, and the concrete tiles are heated for the cooler months. ;)
Polished Traditional Residence
Polished Traditional Residence
JMA INTERIOR DESIGNJMA INTERIOR DESIGN
Photo of a coastal patio in Other.
Beachin'
Beachin'
Hutten & Co. Land and ShoreHutten & Co. Land and Shore
Inspiration for a coastal patio in Toronto.
Miller Hill Road
Miller Hill Road
nest + companynest + company
This is an example of a beach style patio in Boston.
Waterfront Cottage
Waterfront Cottage
b Architecture Studiob Architecture Studio
outdoor living room
Medium sized coastal back patio in Boston with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Washington Ave Osterville
Washington Ave Osterville
James Phillip Golden ArchitectJames Phillip Golden Architect
Design ideas for a beach style patio in Boston.
Severn River Renovation
Severn River Renovation
Mueller Homes IncMueller Homes Inc
Inspiration for a nautical patio in Baltimore.
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
Phillips | Collins Construction Group, Inc.Phillips | Collins Construction Group, Inc.
Just outside of the Primary Bath, you'll find a private shower area. The Glass door and sidelite add filtered light into the Primary Bath beyond.
This is an example of a beach style patio in Atlanta.
Retractable Roof, Indiana
Retractable Roof, Indiana
ShadeFXShadeFX
A 14′ x 10′ retractable roof in Harbor-Time Alpine White fabric was customized to fit a pergola in Indiana. The structure and roof duo ensures the homeowners always have clear sightlines through their front window.
Custom Coastal Luxe Home Build
Custom Coastal Luxe Home Build
BCD Building Pty LtdBCD Building Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a beach style patio in Sydney with a bar area.

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.
Surf City
Surf City
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
This is an example of a nautical patio in Orange County.
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