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Coastal Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Villa à Toulon
Villa à Toulon
KAST DESIGNKAST DESIGN
Inspiration for a large coastal side patio in Paris with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Day House
Day House
MiArchitectsMiArchitects
Design ideas for a beach style back patio in Sydney with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bbq area.
Sunset View Lake House
Sunset View Lake House
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
The back patio is an entertainer's dream, with special features that allow guests to enjoy year-round comfort. The ceiling contains recessed heating panels, providing warmth in cool months, while rotating fans cool in hot months. A garage door style window enables pass through of food and drink, opening the space to the kitchen.
Newport Heights
Newport Heights
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design by Blackband Design 949.872.2234 www.blackbanddesign.com Home Build & Design by: Graystone Custom Builders, Inc. Newport Beach, CA (949) 466-0900
Home Remodel 2016
Home Remodel 2016
Project Manager, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc.Project Manager, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc.
Erin Feinblatt
Photo of a coastal back patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Heliotrope II
Heliotrope II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a coastal courtyard patio in Orange County with concrete slabs, no cover and a bbq area.
Carlsbad - Waters End
Carlsbad - Waters End
ProPacific Builders, Inc.ProPacific Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical back patio in San Diego with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
Project Images
Project Images
Martin ArchitectureMartin Architecture
Photo of a beach style back patio in San Diego with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Coastal Chic
Coastal Chic
Laura Engen Interior DesignLaura Engen Interior Design
We wanted this screen porch to feel like an extension of the house but have the function of an outdoor room. All the furnishings and fabrics are made for outdoor use! Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping Tree Stump Cocktail tables: Crate & Barrel- Teton Natural Solid Accent Tables
Modern Farmhouse Retreat
Modern Farmhouse Retreat
Nicholson CompaniesNicholson Companies
Photo of a large nautical front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
BBQ
BBQ
GARDEN PROSGARDEN PROS
Design ideas for a large nautical back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Tulsa Midtown Hamptons Style Renovation
Tulsa Midtown Hamptons Style Renovation
Tanner Consulting LLC- Landscape ArchitectureTanner Consulting LLC- Landscape Architecture
This outdoor room included a fireplace, seating, built in sound system, and ceiling fan for a comfortable evening outside. Jason Wallace Photography
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.
Contemporary Beach House
Contemporary Beach House
Botanica Landscape Inc.Botanica Landscape Inc.
Utilizing a simple ceramic pot, we created a "pondless" waterfeature.
Design ideas for a small beach style back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Summer Solace
Summer Solace
McCown DesignMcCown Design
Medium sized coastal back patio in Miami with concrete slabs, a roof extension and an outdoor shower.
Solana Beach Patio
Solana Beach Patio
Marrokal Design & RemodelingMarrokal Design & Remodeling
Brent Haywood Photography
This is an example of a coastal patio in San Diego with concrete slabs and an outdoor shower.
Furniture Refinishing
Furniture Refinishing
JAR CorpJAR Corp
This is an example of a medium sized coastal back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Seventh Street InteriorsSeventh Street Interiors
Nautical patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Summer Solace
Summer Solace
McCown DesignMcCown Design
This is an example of a medium sized nautical back patio in Miami with an outdoor shower, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Topaz, Balboa Island
Topaz, Balboa Island
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Builder: JENKINS construction Photography: Mol Goodman Architect: William Guidero
Photo of a medium sized coastal front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.

Coastal Patio with Concrete Slabs 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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