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Eclectic Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
UserUser
Inspiration for a large eclectic front patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and no cover.
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
COAT Design RemodelCOAT Design Remodel
© Leigh Castelli photography
Photo of an expansive bohemian front patio in San Diego with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a gazebo.
Mountain Cabin
Mountain Cabin
Confluence ArchitectureConfluence Architecture
Exterior sun shade and patio
Inspiration for a bohemian front patio in Denver with a pergola and natural stone paving.
Eldred
Eldred
Studio Jhoiey Inc.Studio Jhoiey Inc.
This is an example of a small bohemian front patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Barbecue Comand Center
Barbecue Comand Center
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
For years I planned on installing and Outdoor Kitchen and Entertainment Space in our Backyard. With a Kitchen command Center, Large fire-it and Plant collection Plantings. My Family and friends enjoying the Command Center
Shoreham
Shoreham
Steven Oates ConstructionSteven Oates Construction
Deck pavilions separated by landscaped garden beds Pergola features large section 200 x 200mm white cypress timber with joint section shadow lines and concealed metal joint plates
A Unique, Winning Entrance
A Unique, Winning Entrance
Private Gardens, Public PlacesPrivate Gardens, Public Places
Carefully selected containers, like the blue glazed shell planter in the foreground, and the Tuscan terra-cotta pots behind, offer an opportunity to enhance the small span of the courtyard with a variety of gorgeous, burgeoning container plantings.
Hawai'i Modern
Hawai'i Modern
Ko'olau BuildersKo'olau Builders
Small eclectic front patio in Hawaii with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Entrance Landing and Steps
Entrance Landing and Steps
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a small bohemian front patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
Le bureau au fond du jardin
Le bureau au fond du jardin
AGENCE MARN DÉCOAGENCE MARN DÉCO
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic front patio in Paris with gravel and no cover.
Pocket Patio - Salem, MA
Pocket Patio - Salem, MA
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLCRue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
Inspiration for a small bohemian front patio in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Tight Site But Big Entertaining
Tight Site But Big Entertaining
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c Newly finished, cantilevered ipe deck with built-in seating will be furnished with bright pillows for comfortable entertaining, small coffee tables, and a firetable for chilly evenings. Pavers mesh smoothly with the decking for a generous outdoor 'floor'. Pavers and cantilevered deck are flush to give maximum options for furniture arranging. The two rectangular tables can be arranged as a large square or placed end to end for one long unit giving options for entertaining. Three strings of overhead lights provide a 'starry' ceiling for this area that easily holds 30 guests. Deck by Ryan Parshall, Cedarcraft Construction,
Coastal Patio
Coastal Patio
Thomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLCThomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLC
New front porch & walkway. For the path, a border of engineered pavers frames an inset area filled with local beach rocks.
Inspiration for a small eclectic front patio in Providence with natural stone paving.
Windsor Way
Windsor Way
Mariana Savage DesignMariana Savage Design
Inspiration for a small eclectic front patio in Miami with brick paving and a pergola.
Exterior Doors
Exterior Doors
ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by MyersELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers
Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Andersen 400 Series Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Door with Colonial Grilles
Medium sized bohemian front patio in Baltimore with brick paving and an awning.
Broadmoor Home
Broadmoor Home
Rich Designs HomeRich Designs Home
Mark Tremmel
Medium sized bohemian front patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Vienna Backyard Resort Living
Vienna Backyard Resort Living
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
This challenging site near Wolf Trap had an existing swimming pool at the end of the property. With twelve feet of grade change across the backyard, our landscape design dilemma was; how to connect the new pool with the house, create lots of living space, and still get people to the landscape below. The entire rear of the house was renovated, giving us an opportunity to build a new composite multi-level deck. We crafted a covered living space under the deck and sunroom. Techo-Bloc pavers, a stone dive rock at the deep end and the natural stream bed with waterfalls that cascades into the pool. Photography by Mike Bonomo
Let's Walk In
Let's Walk In
Private Gardens, Public PlacesPrivate Gardens, Public Places
In order to establish a pleasing walk into the residence, one steps around the fountain flanked by an annual and perennial garden. A Japanese maple offers exquisite foliage, and the espaliered witch hazel gives a blank wall year round interest. Containers are set in trios in the corners of the entrance garden, adding seasonal beauty as one walks to the front door and a top the detailed stonework which acts as an exotic outdoor rug.
Barbecue Comand Center
Barbecue Comand Center
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
For years I planned on installing and Outdoor Kitchen and Entertainment Space in our Backyard. With a Kitchen command Center, Large fire-it and Plant collection Plantings. My Family and friends enjoying the Command Center
Beach House Renovation in Venice
Beach House Renovation in Venice
Design to SellDesign to Sell
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic front patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and no cover.

Eclectic Front 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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