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Coastal Patio Ideas and Designs

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Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Design ideas for a beach style patio in London.
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Seaside Villa
Lazzerini InteriorsLazzerini Interiors
Nautical patio in Devon.
Fernleaf Transitional
Fernleaf Transitional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Inspiration for a beach style patio in Orange County.
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Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
Landscape/exterior design - Molly Wood Garden Design Design - Mindy Gayer Design Photo - Lane Dittoe
Inspiration for a coastal back patio in Orange County with brick paving, a gazebo and a bbq 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.
East Coast Traditional
East Coast Traditional
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Outdoor living at its finest. Stained ceilings, rock mantle and bluestone flooring complement each other and provide durability in the weather.
This is an example of a large beach style back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
406 Boston Blvd
406 Boston Blvd
Shore Home Builders Inc.Shore Home Builders Inc.
Nautical patio in New York.
Broad Beach
Broad Beach
Wilco Bos: Design + RemodelsWilco Bos: Design + Remodels
Contact us for your own custom surfboard shower. Outdoor shower designed and custom made from a real surfboard. Wilco Bos, LLC.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Bayshores 3
Bayshores 3
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Photo of a beach style patio in Los Angeles.
Poolside Cabana
Poolside Cabana
Icon Building GroupIcon Building Group
Photo of a coastal patio in Chicago.
Lakeview
Lakeview
Ventures DesignVentures Design
Multi-level lakeside terrace with covered outdoor kitchen, hot tub, built-in fire pit and outdoor bar
Inspiration for a large nautical back patio in Detroit with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
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.
Casa Lincoln
Casa Lincoln
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
Design ideas for a coastal patio in Los Angeles.
A Family Forever Home
A Family Forever Home
Tennille Joy InteriorsTennille Joy Interiors
Beach style patio in Melbourne.
Sunken Patio w/ Fire Pit and Built-in Seating
Sunken Patio w/ Fire Pit and Built-in Seating
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A lowered patio w/ built-in seating and contemporary fire pit. Great place for hanging out, relaxing, and entertaining. A floating hardwood bench provides ample seating for larger gatherings.
La Jolla Modern Farmhouse
La Jolla Modern Farmhouse
Designer Window SupplyDesigner Window Supply
Photo of a beach style patio in San Diego with a roof extension.
Beach Style Patio
Beach Style Patio
Photo of a nautical patio in Charleston.
New City - New Pool House
New City - New Pool House
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
A new pool house structure for a young family, featuring a space for family gatherings and entertaining. The highlight of the structure is the featured 2 sliding glass walls, which opens the structure directly to the adjacent pool deck. The space also features a fireplace, indoor kitchen, and bar seating with additional flip-up windows.
Walkout Basement Patio & Upper Level Deck
Walkout Basement Patio & Upper Level Deck
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Spacious lower level patio with 3 separate areas for entertaining and enjoying the wooded backyard.
This is an example of a large nautical back patio in Columbus with concrete paving.

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.
Boca Grande, FL- Light & Bright Transitional Coastal Mandevilla
Boca Grande, FL- Light & Bright Transitional Coastal Mandevilla
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
Outdoor shower to wash off sand from the beach and to service the pool area. Photography by Diana Todorova
This is an example of a medium sized coastal back patio in Tampa with an outdoor shower, concrete paving and no cover.
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