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Photo of a bohemian courtyard patio in Alicante-Costa Blanca with concrete paving.
Torrance Townhouse Staging
Torrance Townhouse Staging
Babilon DesignBabilon Design
Outdoor Patio that has been staged to be inviting
Photo of a small eclectic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Dogs Love Water Features Too!
Dogs Love Water Features Too!
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
I love my person's new Ecoscape designed water feature!
Small bohemian back patio in Denver with a water feature and natural stone paving.
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Lauren's House
Lauren's House
Lauren Liess InteriorsLauren Liess Interiors
Helen Norman
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in DC Metro.
Balboa Fire pit table by COOKE
Balboa Fire pit table by COOKE
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
We custom make fire pits to the exact size our customers want to fit perfectly in their space, giving them the fire pit table center peace they will cherish forever.
A Coordination of Inlays
A Coordination of Inlays
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic back patio in Richmond with a vegetable patch, concrete paving and no cover.
Sugar Kettle Fountain
Sugar Kettle Fountain
JKT Associates, Inc.JKT Associates, Inc.
Whether you want to soften street noise or just relax to the sound of trickling water, a large outdoor fountain makes a wonderful focal point in any garden space. This fountain is made from an authentic replica of a cast iron sugar kettle, which were used in the processing of sugar cane into sugar. Kettle by Cypremort. Design by April Phillips Design Works and JKT Associates, Inc.
Mount Airy Plantation
Mount Airy Plantation
Pillar & PeacockPillar & Peacock
Bruce Nelson Photography
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in Richmond.
Bubbling Boulder Fountains - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bubbling Boulder Fountains - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
Photo by Jackie Grow Here is a close up of the three bubbling boulders. Each stone was hand picked and drilled.
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian courtyard patio in Detroit with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
A Coordination of Inlays
A Coordination of Inlays
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic back patio in Richmond with a vegetable patch, concrete paving and no cover.
Salsa 6 Piece Seating Group
Salsa 6 Piece Seating Group
Drum Works FurnitureDrum Works Furniture
6 piece seating made from real recycled steel 55 gallon oil drums. Ships in 48 hours. Sunbrella Bravada Salsa indoor/outdoor upholstery, hidden storage, finished inside and out.
Townhouse
Townhouse
Purple Monkey InteriorsPurple Monkey Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian back patio in New Orleans with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Терраса-взлётная полоса
Терраса-взлётная полоса
Бюро GNБюро GN
Владимир Бурцев
Inspiration for a bohemian back patio in Moscow with a pergola and a bbq area.
Outdoor Kitchen: Cape Cod
Outdoor Kitchen: Cape Cod
Good Life New EnglandGood Life New England
Inspiration for a large eclectic back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
East Lake Dr.
East Lake Dr.
Vivid InteriorsVivid Interiors
Vanderveen Photography
Inspiration for a small bohemian back patio in Raleigh with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Ellijay Georgia Custom River Home
Ellijay Georgia Custom River Home
Envision WebEnvision Web
Stuart Wade, Envision Web
This is an example of an eclectic patio in Atlanta with a fire feature.
Dallas TX Multi-Faceted Outdoor Living Oasis
Dallas TX Multi-Faceted Outdoor Living Oasis
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
The beauty and resiliency of a natural Travertine patio make it a perfect choice for any outdoor environment. With rich tones and inherent shade variations, its use adds warmth and elegance to any setting. 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!
My Houzz: Minimal Meets Boho Style in a 570-Square-Foot Rental
My Houzz: Minimal Meets Boho Style in a 570-Square-Foot Rental
STRUKTR Studios PhotographySTRUKTR Studios Photography
Photo: Marni Epstein-Mervis © 2018 Houzz
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in Los Angeles.
North London Townhouse
North London Townhouse
Elayne Barre PhotographyElayne Barre Photography
Elayne Barre
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in London.

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.
Forrest Hill Village Garden Setting
Forrest Hill Village Garden Setting
Terra Firma DesignTerra Firma Design
Brandon Barre Architectural Photographer
Bohemian patio in Toronto with no cover.
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