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Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Garden Oasis Patio with Pergola
Garden Oasis Patio with Pergola
Trillium Enterprises, INC.Trillium Enterprises, INC.
A garden oasis, this fully landscaped backyard offers an intimate setting for outdoor dining and cool, cozy nights. © Holly Lepere
Eclectic back patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Elkins Park Resident
Elkins Park Resident
Nattapon Landscape DesignNattapon Landscape Design
Converted Driveway to outdoor living space with Privacy horizontal fence installed, little touch with perennials garden Resident of Elkins Park, PA
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in Philadelphia with fencing.
Pasadena Showcase House
Pasadena Showcase House
Shannon Ggem DesignShannon Ggem Design
Photo by Mike Kelley --- mpKelley.Com, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts 2013, Summit Furniture, Family Ayala Upholstry, Cleveland Art, Mystic Water Gardens, Ggem Design Co.
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Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
COOKE Balboa fire pit table 48x60x22 brushed stainless steel base, black galaxy stone top.
This is an example of a bohemian patio in Orange County.
Rustic Brick Patio - Milwaukee, WI
Rustic Brick Patio - Milwaukee, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Long view of back patio and brick walk. Westhauser Photography
Medium sized eclectic back patio in Milwaukee with brick paving and a fire feature.
Custom Outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace and Dining
Custom Outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace and Dining
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
Westover Landscape Design, Inc. www.WestoverLD.com
Design ideas for an eclectic back patio in New York with natural stone paving.
westwood
westwood
Sandy KoepkeSandy Koepke
Bohemian patio in Los Angeles.
Backyard Oasis in Vaughan, ON
Backyard Oasis in Vaughan, ON
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This backyard patio design is inspired by our Para patio slab. Large-scale, ultra-smooth texture and fine lines best describe the all-new Para HD. Manufactured with Techo-Bloc’s patented High Definition technology, an extremely tight surface texture with pores that are virtually invisible. The Para HD provides contemporary styling and design flexibility. Each of its three sizes are packaged and sold separately allowing your projects to reflect your personal creativity. This 60 mm product is available in a 500 mm x 250 mm, 500 mm x 500 mm and 500 mm x 750 mm. It is available in both hyper smooth and polished textures. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/para/
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garden
Pati RobinsPati Robins
Pati Robins
Photo of a bohemian patio in Cardiff.
Spiral Fire Fountain
Spiral Fire Fountain
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Water emerges from a weir that originates under the fire bowl and runs in a spiral to a drop off waterfall. Inspired by a seashell and built of composite stone. Fire pit spans dining and sitting area, giving warmth to both.
Silverlake jewel
Silverlake jewel
Laura Morton DesignLaura Morton Design
This backyard was inspired from Tunisia and the Majorelle garden in Marrakesh. Rain gardens and permeable paving absorb stormwater on site. Photos by Jeffdunas
European Cottage Garden
European Cottage Garden
Greg Hebert Landscape ArchitectGreg Hebert Landscape Architect
Black and snow white quartzite pavers are bordered by granite cobbles. Clipped boxwood and Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' are planted adjacent to the terrace and slope, Gail E. Zerbe
Colorful Moroccan outdoor living
Colorful Moroccan outdoor living
Sage Outdoor DesignsSage Outdoor Designs
Photo: Ed Gohlich
This is an example of a bohemian patio in San Diego.
Ridgewood
Ridgewood
Vanguard Studio Inc.Vanguard Studio Inc.
Eclectic patio in Austin.
Orlowski/Kidwell Residence
Orlowski/Kidwell Residence
Creative Atmospheres, Inc.Creative Atmospheres, Inc.
Bohemian patio in Orange County.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Japanese maple with a variety of annuals make this backyard corner a true statement piece in the design! Plantscape by Dirt Queen NYC.
Small bohemian back patio in Austin with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Rénovation d'une maison de 165m2 sur 4 niveaux à Boulogne
Rénovation d'une maison de 165m2 sur 4 niveaux à Boulogne
SMDcoSMDco
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic back patio in Paris with a vegetable patch, no cover and concrete paving.
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.
Four Seasons Entertainment Terrace
Four Seasons Entertainment Terrace
A New Leaf Garden Design, LLCA New Leaf Garden Design, LLC
Cool in the summer, warm in the winter - spacious year-round for grilling, dining and entertaining. The new planting beds and privacy fence disguise a narrowly sloped back yard and expand entertaining options in all four seasons.

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.
Colmar Court
Colmar Court
Anthemion Architecture LLCAnthemion Architecture LLC
Interior Design: Fowler Interiors Photography: Inspiro 8 Studios
Photo of a medium sized eclectic back patio in Other with a water feature and gravel.
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