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Coastal Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Fiery Container Gardens
Fiery Container Gardens
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
King Protea blooms and fiery Chalksticks contrast with the lush greenery of the broader landscape. Photos: Orly Olivier
Design ideas for a nautical back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Gardener's Retreat
Gardener's Retreat
Andrew HeiserAndrew Heiser
This is an example of a small coastal back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, gravel and a roof extension.
East Hampton New Traditional
East Hampton New Traditional
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy Shop the East Hampton New Traditional accessories at the Chango Shop!
Benches
Benches
nvrnmntnvrnmnt
This is an example of a medium sized coastal back patio in Miami with concrete paving, no cover and a potted garden.
A light and airy Coastal Home in St Mawes, Cornwall
A light and airy Coastal Home in St Mawes, Cornwall
Carpenter Oak LtdCarpenter Oak Ltd
A completely unique and funky design of this Cornish coastal property, created in partnership with Roderick James Architects. Image courtesy of Jon Freeman
Styling For Serena and Lily in Maine
Styling For Serena and Lily in Maine
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
This is an example of a large beach style side patio in Portland Maine with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
19th Street
19th Street
UserUser
New custom beach home in the Golden Hills of Hermosa Beach, California, melding a modern sensibility in concept, plan and flow w/ traditional design aesthetic elements and detailing.
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
SNC Construction & Home Improvements INC.SNC Construction & Home Improvements INC.
Slate tile 18x18
Design ideas for a small beach style back patio in Santa Barbara with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Bay Street
Bay Street
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Photo of a large beach style back patio in Boston with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Waterfront Retreat
Waterfront Retreat
Eco Outdoor AUSEco Outdoor AUS
Outdoor entertaining area. Architect: Koichi Takada Architects Developer & Landscaper: J Group Projects Photographer: Tom Ferguson
Inspiration for a nautical patio in Sydney with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
River House Noosa
River House Noosa
Renovation Angel Interior Design NoosaRenovation Angel Interior Design Noosa
River deck with swinging day bed. Upholstered base cushion, bolsters, and custom made scatter cushions. Blackbutt decking boards. Photo: Renovation Angel Interior Design : Monica Kohler Architect: Tim Ditchfield
Gilmore
Gilmore
UserUser
Photo Cred: Evan Schneider @schneidervisuals
Medium sized nautical back patio in Other with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Colorful Beach Cottage
Colorful Beach Cottage
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Shade outdoor dining area is casually available outside of french doors to indoor dining, kitchen Photo by Preview First
Photo of a small coastal back patio in San Diego with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Southern Living Idea House
Southern Living Idea House
Pursley Dixon ArchitecturePursley Dixon Architecture
Inspiration for a beach style patio in Charlotte with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Gilmore
Gilmore
UserUser
Photo Cred: Evan Schneider @schneidervisuals
Medium sized beach style front patio in Other with a potted garden, decking and an awning.
Concrete Home: Malibu, CA
Concrete Home: Malibu, CA
Pristine Renovations, Inc.Pristine Renovations, Inc.
This home features concrete interior and exterior walls, giving it a chic modern look. The Interior concrete walls were given a wood texture giving it a one of a kind look. We are responsible for all concrete work seen. This includes the entire concrete structure of the home, including the interior walls, stairs and fire places. We are also responsible for the structural concrete and the installation of custom concrete caissons into bed rock to ensure a solid foundation as this home sits over the water. All interior furnishing was done by a professional after we completed the construction of the home.
From Vacation Home to Lake Residence
From Vacation Home to Lake Residence
R+R DesignR+R Design
A new Patio area transitions to the backyard where the view of the lake begins. Sun shading provided by a Pergola adjacent to a small covered Porch where grilling activities prevail with a view of the dock.
Oakland
Oakland
Luxemark InteriorsLuxemark Interiors
Photo of a beach style back patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Hanging Outdoor Lights
Hanging Outdoor Lights
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
This cozy patio space is perfect for relaxing with a cup of tea and your favorite book or to just enjoy the breeze. Lighting provided by www.wegotlites.com
Benches
Benches
nvrnmntnvrnmnt
This is an example of a medium sized beach style back patio in Miami with concrete paving, no cover and a potted garden.

Coastal Patio with a Potted Garden 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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