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Coastal Patio with a Vegetable Patch Ideas and Designs

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Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Del Rio
Del Rio
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Medium sized nautical side patio in Other with a vegetable patch, decking and no cover.
Santa Monica Garden House
Santa Monica Garden House
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
This couple is compromise of a famous vegan chef and a leader in the Plant based community. Part of the joy of the spacious yard, was to plant an Entirely edible landscape. This glorious garden is a space where the couple also Entertains and relaxes.
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
SIMPLE SQUARE DESIGNSIMPLE SQUARE DESIGN
Aubrey Antis, Photographer
Small nautical back patio in Orange County with a vegetable patch, decking and a roof extension.
Finished Projects
Finished Projects
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
Alan D Holt ASLA Landscape Architect This WaterColor House, designed by Steve Tenace features a raised planter where the Owner can have fruit trees.
Small coastal courtyard patio in Miami with a vegetable patch, gravel and a pergola.
Ventura
Ventura
Isabel Moritz DesignsIsabel Moritz Designs
Small space landscape design. Drought tolerant planting with relaxed elements but structured spaces.
Design ideas for a small coastal back patio in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and concrete paving.
Elegant back yard retreat and spa
Elegant back yard retreat and spa
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
The rustic stone wall tapers to adjust for the elevation change in this sloping back yard. A BBQ sits on the patio, waiting for the cookout. A flagstone and brick path changes to gravel and continues along the side of the house, past an outdoor fireplace, herb garden and raised bed for vegetables.
West Cliff Drive::Santa Cruz, CA
West Cliff Drive::Santa Cruz, CA
Jon Badeaux Construction, Inc.Jon Badeaux Construction, Inc.
Photos by Kristi Zufall, www.stellamedia.com
Photo of a coastal back patio in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and concrete slabs.
MacMasters Beach House
MacMasters Beach House
UserUser
Brigid Arnott photography
Small nautical courtyard patio in Central Coast with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Patio Front, and Backyard - San Jose
Patio Front, and Backyard - San Jose
Direct Home Remodeling, Inc.Direct Home Remodeling, Inc.
This Patio was designed to be the center of attention between the two gardens spaces.
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical front patio in San Francisco with a vegetable patch, natural stone paving and no cover.
Ventura
Ventura
Isabel Moritz DesignsIsabel Moritz Designs
Small space landscape design. Drought tolerant planting with relaxed elements but structured spaces.
Photo of a small beach style back patio in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and concrete paving.

Coastal Patio with a Vegetable Patch 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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