Eclectic Grey Patio Ideas and Designs

Houzzbesuch Cynthia Barcomi

HEJM - Interieurfotografie

Foto: HEJM © 2015 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic patio in Berlin.

FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19

J & V Painting

Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian back patio in Dallas with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

French Country ASID Showcase - Notre Belle Maison

Wyrick Residential Design

Miro Dvorscak Peterson Homebuilders, Inc. Paul Kevin Dix Designs
Large bohemian back patio in Houston with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.

Coronado Charmer

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Slate tile patio with brick bands (adorable dog) photo- Torrey Pines Landscape Co.,Inc
Design ideas for a small bohemian back patio in San Diego.

My Houzz: Patience and Resourcefulness Pay Off in Dallas

Sarah Greenman

Photo of an eclectic patio in Dallas with natural stone paving and a bbq area.

Goa Vacation Home

Shabnam Gupta

Photo of a large bohemian back patio in Mumbai.

Zen Den

Beth Dana Design

Santa Barbara garage conversion patio by Beth Dana Design Photography by Gaszton Gal.
This is an example of a bohemian patio in Santa Barbara.

Cunningham

Old World Iron

Medium sized bohemian back patio in Oklahoma City with a pergola.

3-Season Room/Patio/Hardscape/Fire Pit Combination in Dublin, OH

Archadeck - Columbus

Archadeck of Columbus Delivers Year-Round Enjoyment with a 3-Season Room/Patio/Hardscape/Fire Pit Combination in Dublin, OH Sometimes a tired, aging wooden deck just needs to be RE-tired, as in “retired,” as in replaced by a patio. That was the case for these Dublin, OH, homeowners who decided to go with a fresh, new paver patio and hardscape from Archadeck of Columbus instead of redecking or having a new deck installed. They also upgraded their screened porch by turning it into a 3-season room. Their instincts were good. Look how this stunning patio and 3-season room combination space has brought new life to their back yard!

My Houzz: Early-California Style for a 1920s Home and Garden

Bonnie McCarthy

Photo: Bonnie McCarthy © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a bohemian patio in Los Angeles.

Outdoor Farmhouse Ruins

Schatz Landscape Design

A daytime shot of the Farmhouse Ruins. Check out the monolith stone mantel with the stone support corbels. The New York quartizite walls are a sight to behold. All craftmanship credit goes out to Randy Nelson of Nelson Stoneworks - Tampa.

Nashville Pergola Builder

Archadeck of Nashville

This custom cedar pergola is all about privacy! The vertical lattice privacy screen built within the pergola design diverts prying eyes while these homeowners enjoy their backyard patio.

A Coordination of Inlays

Outdoor Dreams

Photo of a medium sized bohemian back patio in Richmond with a vegetable patch, concrete paving and no cover.

El patio de mi casa

Decora y vende. Interiorismo y decoración

fresneda & zamora arquitectura y diseño Ángelo Photography
Eclectic courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden and decking.

Broadmoor Home

Rich Designs Home

Mark Tremmel
Medium sized bohemian front patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.

Outdoor Kitchen: Norwell

Good Life New England

This is an example of a large eclectic back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.

Dallas TX Multi-Faceted Outdoor Living Oasis

Archadeck of Northeast Dallas

This multi-faceted outdoor living combination space in Dallas by Archadeck of Northeast Dallas encompasses a covered patio space, expansive patio with overhead pergola, custom outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen and much more!

Vistana House with Pool, Pergola, Paver Patio, Fire Pit

Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.

Design ideas for a large bohemian back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.

Outdoor Dome Roof Wood Fired Pizza Ovens

Mugnaini

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

Outdoor Chess set on Paver Driveway

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Photo of an eclectic patio in San Francisco.

Eclectic Grey 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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