Coastal Patio Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a large beach style back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.

Retro Beach House in Alys Beach, Florida

Musso Design Group

From the courtyard through the living space and into the bedrooms, punches of chartreuse abound, set adjacent black, white and gray features so that the bright color is never overpowering.

Atlantic Drive Double Gable

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
This is an example of an expansive beach style back patio in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.

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Palm Beach Island Retreat

Creative Construction & Management LLC

The inviting courtyard makes for a charming entrance and lovely entertaining area. Hand-made Portuguese tiles and bronze lighting fixtures add interest to the outdoor kitchen.

Seaside Avenue Residence

Curtis & Windham Architects, Inc.

Hester + Hardaway Photographers
Large nautical back patio in Miami with decking and a roof extension.

Neidhart Residence

Greene Design LLC

Photo by Jack Gardner
This is an example of a large beach style back patio in Miami with tiled flooring, a roof extension and an outdoor shower.

Nature's View

Bob Chatham Custom Home Design

The home's exterior is designed to be a quiet oasis to overlook the in-ground pool and lake. There are covered porches and balconies that extend across the home's exterior. There is an outdoor kitchen, and tranquil seating areas surrounding the pool on the lower porch. A screened in porch has an outdoor fireplace and comfortable seating. Built by Phillip Vlahos of Destin Custom Home Builders. It was designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and decorated by Allyson Runnels.

MacMasters Beach House

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Brigid Arnott photography
Small nautical courtyard patio in Central Coast with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.

Julia Starr Sanford - Amelia Island, FL

Oasis Rug & Home / Pearl Home

Furnishings and accents provided by Pearl Home (Jax Beach) among other resources www.pearlhome.biz Wally Sears (photographer) / Julia Starr Sanford (designer)

Scarsdale, NY Outdoor High-Performance Backyard Speaker System

InnerSpace Electronics Inc

Design ideas for a nautical patio in New York with a pergola.

Mallard Island Renovation

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a large coastal back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.

Boca Blue - Outdoor Dining Space

BSEID

Nicole Pereira Photography
Large coastal back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.

1512 Dolphin Terrace

Spinnaker Development

Built, designed & furnished by Spinnaker Development, Newport Beach Interior Design by Details a Design Firm Photography by Bowman Group Photography

Summer Mooring - Harborside Patio and Landscape - Cape Cod, MA Custom Home

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Custom coastal home on Cape Cod by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders. 2018 BRICC AWARD (GOLD) // Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction // Living Space: 5,233ft² // Photography: Brian Vanden Brink // patio, porch, grill area.

Window World Exteriors

Window World

Patio Door: Hinged Patio Door in "White" Windows: Series 4000 Double-Hung in "White" Siding: Prodigy 7' Clapboard in "Mystic Blue"
Photo of a beach style patio in Other.

Lanai

Naples Bay Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive nautical back patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Coastal Beach Home

Oakley Home Builders

Design ideas for a medium sized beach style back patio in Chicago with decking and a pergola.

Voila!

Cording Landscape Design

Design ideas for a coastal back patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Cape

ShadeFX

Inspiration for a nautical patio in Toronto.

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.

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Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a coastal patio in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature.

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