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Eclectic Black Patio Ideas and Designs

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A Coordination of Inlays
A Coordination of Inlays
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Inspiration for a large bohemian back patio in Richmond with a vegetable patch, concrete paving and no cover.
Back Garden Renovation
Back Garden Renovation
Concierge Home SolutionsConcierge Home Solutions
powder coated custom railings; lighted brick steps; slate patio; renovated Fan District back garden
Design ideas for a small bohemian back patio in Richmond with natural stone paving.
New Orleans Homes
New Orleans Homes
Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly KatzExterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz
Flagstone completes this New Orleans courtyard and ties all the colors together.
Bohemian patio in New Orleans.
Covered Patio to Screened Porch Conversion in Lexington, SC
Covered Patio to Screened Porch Conversion in Lexington, SC
Archadeck of Central South CarolinaArchadeck of Central South Carolina
Outdoor grilling and dining is a breeze on the open paver patio!
This is an example of a small bohemian back patio in Other with brick paving.
Archipod
Archipod
PodzookPodzook
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian back patio in Portland Maine.
courtyard in sawn and hewn bluestone with yellow box decking
courtyard in sawn and hewn bluestone with yellow box decking
Froglet MossFroglet Moss
It's very important to design your external space with the view from inside in mind. You will probably spend 80 per cent of your time inside looking at the garden and about 20 per cent of your time actually in the garden. This photo shows what the courtyard looks like from inside the home - from the sun room. Stone details: Interior black slate paving. Exterior Bluestone paving. Retaining wall is made from rough hewn bluestone and provides good texture and age to the courtyard. Wood details are: yellow box planter, yellow box deck, yellow box storage bench, teak outdoor furniture, french oak wine barrel. Plant details: Hedge is 'Michelia figo' bordered with a smaller (20cm) 'Buxus sempervirens' hedge. A japanese maple provides subtle warm reddish tones to the courtyard and mixed plantings behind the storage seat provide interest without losing the peacefulness and order provided by the more formal hedging.
Fire and Water Feature
Fire and Water Feature
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
This custom built fire and water feature uses a copper upper weir and vent hood to pass city fire codes. The space is an enclosed patio room with city views.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
A functional herb garden created with floating planters and framed with a gorgeous lime plant in a blue planter.
Photo of a small eclectic back patio in Austin with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Dripping Springs, TX, Custom Outdoor Living Space
Dripping Springs, TX, Custom Outdoor Living Space
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
We used cedar for this substantial pergola that’s designed to provide ample shade with a Polygal cover to filter out the sun’s harsh UV rays. The Polygal material we used has thermal properties, too, so it will absorb some of the heat beaming down from above. Because the pergola cover is clear, you barely notice it’s there.
Nolita NYC-Terrace Makeover
Nolita NYC-Terrace Makeover
Garden Goddess By The Sea, LLCGarden Goddess By The Sea, LLC
Inspiration for a small eclectic side patio in Philadelphia with a potted garden and no cover.
Outdoor Dome Roof Wood Fired Pizza Ovens
Outdoor Dome Roof Wood Fired Pizza Ovens
MugnainiMugnaini
Find the perfect outdoor oven for your backyard, garden, poolside or patio. Mugnaini outdoor pizza ovens are the ideal centerpiece for alfresco dining and entertaining. Pick from a variety of shapes and sizes, and create the ultimate open-air kitchen with a Mugnaini wood fired oven. www.mugnaini.com
Dallas Residence
Dallas Residence
Kirsten Kelli, LLCKirsten Kelli, LLC
Photo of a bohemian patio in Dallas.
Outdoor Farmhouse Ruins
Outdoor Farmhouse Ruins
Schatz Landscape DesignSchatz Landscape Design
Outdoor Farmhouse Ruins at dusk. The old Chicago brick abuts the ipe-wooden walk bridge. The Pennsylvania Bluestone flagtone floor contrasts the New York quartizite walls. A great entraceway to the place to check out of work.
Phoenix Patio
Phoenix Patio
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Moroccan oasis with copper fountain and trellis for vines. This is a double planted garden. In six months this garden wall will be completely covered in vines and the flower bed below will be thick with over grown flowering shrubs.
Patios & Stonework
Patios & Stonework
DC FreemanDC Freeman
Inspiration for an eclectic patio in New York.
Lagoon-Inspired Backyard
Lagoon-Inspired Backyard
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
At the base of the hill at the back of the property, a shaded patio is the perfect spot for a stone fire ring and casual seating. Neal's Design Remodel
Eclectic Patio
Eclectic Patio
Large eclectic back patio in Edmonton with brick paving and a pergola.
Patio Gardens
Patio Gardens
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
This small patio was reconfigured to hold the client's succulents collection and a bench for reading. We added several pots, including Talavera pots for color) with succulents and other drought tolerant plants.
Patios
Patios
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This patio utilizes colored concrete with a stamped concrete border. It provides ample outliving space in a compact back yard.
This is an example of a small bohemian back patio in Denver with stamped concrete and no cover.
Outdoor Living with Pergola
Outdoor Living with Pergola
Knaak Design GroupKnaak Design Group
Solisysteme Louvered Pergolas Protection from Sun & Rain Temperature, Light & Ventilation Control
Eclectic patio in Miami.

Eclectic Black 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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