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Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Eclectic Patio
Eclectic Patio
Photo of a bohemian patio in San Francisco.
Driftwood Mantel on Fieldstone Outdoor Fireplace
Driftwood Mantel on Fieldstone Outdoor Fireplace
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Gather around this cozy fireplace with its fieldstone wall and patio. A piece of driftwood accents the mantel, bringing beach memories to this woodland retreat.
River Oaks - French Eclectic
River Oaks - French Eclectic
DesignIntentDesignIntent
Photo of a large eclectic back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, stamped concrete and no cover.
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Eclectic - Killian Custom Home/ Published Florida Design Miami Magazine
Eclectic - Killian Custom Home/ Published Florida Design Miami Magazine
Design Perceptions, Inc. / Nury Feria ASID, NCIDQDesign Perceptions, Inc. / Nury Feria ASID, NCIDQ
Nury Feria, ASID
Photo of an eclectic patio in Miami.
Urban Oasis: a city courtyard garden
Urban Oasis: a city courtyard garden
Michael Tavano DesignMichael Tavano Design
The table and chairs from Restoration Hardware will patina over time, but the mid-century art glass is timeless. Michael Tavano styles spaces indoor and out with pieces that create a mood and make a statement. Photo: Rick Lew.
Capitol Hill Rain Garden
Capitol Hill Rain Garden
Moody GrahamMoody Graham
Eclectic patio in DC Metro with brick paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
This small space between the garage and main house has been turned into a functional and attractive outdoor kitchen. Just steps from the kitchen, the built-in grill and counter provides a great space for those summer cook outs and entertaining. Harold Leidner Landscape Architects.
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Madeline's House
Madeline's House
Designing SolutionsDesigning Solutions
Photo of a bohemian patio in DC Metro with tiled flooring.
patio
patio
Elad GonenElad Gonen
Architect : noga zaksh
Inspiration for an eclectic patio in Other.
Edible Landscapes
Edible Landscapes
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Edible landscaping encompasses much more then adding some veggie beds to one’s property. Creative layouts and material usage can incorporate year-round vegetable harvests in an aesthetically pleasing way. Perennial fruit trees, along with bushes and herbs, create a lush space full of beautiful, colors, textures, smells and tastes. Searching out and experimenting with different and rare varieties of edible plants keeps home gardens interesting. Edible landscaping gives access to food at its freshest, when it is most nutritious, and offers many more options than supermarket produce sections—also cutting down on transportation and packaging impacts. From edible estates to food forests, or simple integration of garden-based food production, Sweet Smiling Landscapes has the knowledge and experience to help home owners harvest their own bounty.
Cozy Cottage - Studio City
Cozy Cottage - Studio City
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTOCHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Eclectic back patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and no cover.
Doheny
Doheny
Bonura Building Inc.Bonura Building Inc.
Medium sized eclectic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Eclectic retrospective
Eclectic retrospective
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
This pergola is located out in a fruit orchard. please note the almost black looking trellising. It is aged copper pipe. This copper today is a very beautiful green toned copper oxide.
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Zen Retreat - Choice Wood Company
Zen Retreat - Choice Wood Company
PK Atkins PhotographyPK Atkins Photography
Photo: Peter Atkins Architect / Builder: Choice Wood Company
Eclectic patio in Minneapolis.
Tiny Patio
Tiny Patio
Garcia Architects Inc.Garcia Architects Inc.
Design ideas for an eclectic patio in Santa Barbara.
Sanborn Residence
Sanborn Residence
Vidal Design CollaborativeVidal Design Collaborative
Photo by Marcia Prentice
Inspiration for a bohemian patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
ALL DesignALL Design
Sequined Asphault Studio Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic patio in New York.

Eclectic 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.
We add Fire, Water and Light!
We add Fire, Water and Light!
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Inspiration for a bohemian patio in Seattle.
Gary Kernick/Change of Seasons
Gary Kernick/Change of Seasons
Change of Seasons - Gary KernickChange of Seasons - Gary Kernick
This is a garden that doesn't take itself too seriously. A place to unwind and watch the seasons change.
Inspiration for a bohemian back patio in Sacramento with natural stone paving.
My Houzz: Eclectic, Artistic Rented House in Ojai
My Houzz: Eclectic, Artistic Rented House in Ojai
Shannon MaloneShannon Malone
Shannon Malone © 2012 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic patio in Santa Barbara with no cover.
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