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Coastal Patio with a Bar Area Ideas and Designs

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Cypress
Cypress
HW InteriorsHW Interiors
Photo of a beach style back patio in Other with concrete paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Southold Bay
Southold Bay
Laine Dale InteriorsLaine Dale Interiors
Design ideas for a coastal patio in New York with a roof extension and a bar area.
Balmain cottage - kitchen and deck
Balmain cottage - kitchen and deck
INSIDESIGNINSIDESIGN
Design: INSIDESIGN Photo: Joshua Witheford
Photo of a beach style back patio in Sydney with a roof extension and a bar area.
Club View Dive
Club View Dive
MDG ESTATESMDG ESTATES
Inspiration for a beach style patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, a pergola and a bar area.
Lakeside Farmhouse
Lakeside Farmhouse
Kingswood Custom HomesKingswood Custom Homes
This is an example of a coastal patio in Charlotte with a bar area.
Vero Beach
Vero Beach
Deborah LeamannDeborah Leamann
This outdoor kitchen overlooking the pool and ocean was completely reimagined. A new kitchen with upgraded appliances, lighting, tile and cabinetry it is the ideal outdoor entertaining space. Retractable screens surround the area.
Modern Coastal Barn
Modern Coastal Barn
Bakker DesignBakker Design
Bakker Design
This is an example of a coastal patio in Central Coast with a bar area.
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.
Outdoor Dream Kitchen
Outdoor Dream Kitchen
Distinctive Remodeling, LLCDistinctive Remodeling, LLC
This cabana is truly outdoor living at its best. An outdoor kitchen beside the outdoor living room and pool. With aluminum shutters to block the hot western sun, fans to move the air, and heaters for cool evenings, make the space extremely comfortable. This has become the most used room "in" the house.
Better on the Bluffs
Better on the Bluffs
Tidal InteriorsTidal Interiors
Coastal patio in San Diego with a bar area.
Bayfront Beautiful
Bayfront Beautiful
Wright Interior GroupWright Interior Group
Nautical patio in Miami with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bar area.
Pawleys Island Residence
Pawleys Island Residence
Tych & Walker ArchitectsTych & Walker Architects
Matt Silk Photography
Photo of a beach style patio in Charleston with a bar area.
Coastal Riverfront Home
Coastal Riverfront Home
Pineapples, Palms, Etc.Pineapples, Palms, Etc.
Design ideas for a nautical patio in Miami with a roof extension and a bar area.
Lakeside Boathouse Bar
Lakeside Boathouse Bar
T Hurt ConstructionT Hurt Construction
A fun bar with rope seats makes for great day by the lake. Photo by Tom Grady
Inspiration for a beach style patio in Omaha with no cover and a bar area.
Ashton Residence
Ashton Residence
Redo Home and DesignRedo Home and Design
Inspiration for a beach style patio in Nashville with a roof extension and a bar area.
Isle Of Capri, Gold Coast
Isle Of Capri, Gold Coast
Mintconstruct Pty LtdMintconstruct Pty Ltd
This is an example of a small beach style back patio in Gold Coast - Tweed with concrete paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Folsom, CA
Folsom, CA
Sherman Homes Construction, Inc.Sherman Homes Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a nautical back patio in Sacramento with concrete slabs and a bar area.
Quaker Bluff Residence
Quaker Bluff Residence
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Design ideas for a nautical patio in Burlington with a bar area.
Beach Style Patio
Beach Style Patio
Beach style back patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, an awning and a bar area.
High Breeze
High Breeze
Gillespie & Steel Associates Ltd.Gillespie & Steel Associates Ltd.
Coastal patio in Other with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bar area.

Coastal Patio with a Bar Area 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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