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Eclectic Patio with a BBQ Area Ideas and Designs

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Art House
Art House
Calista Chandler PhotographyCalista Chandler Photography
Calista Chandler Photography
This is an example of a bohemian back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a bbq area.
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.
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
Ice Interior Design LLCIce Interior Design LLC
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in Austin with a roof extension and a bbq area.
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.
Jardin d'Amis
Jardin d'Amis
Dohn StudiosDohn Studios
Christian Dohn - Photographer, James Stapleton - Architect
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in Cincinnati with a pergola and a bbq area.
North London Townhouse
North London Townhouse
Elayne Barre PhotographyElayne Barre Photography
Elayne Barre
This is an example of an eclectic patio in London with a bbq area.
My Houzz: Patience and Resourcefulness Pay Off in Dallas
My Houzz: Patience and Resourcefulness Pay Off in Dallas
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo of an eclectic patio in Dallas with natural stone paving and a bbq area.
Bellevue Hill
Bellevue Hill
Marylou Sobel Interior DesignMarylou Sobel Interior Design
Photography by Maree Homer
Photo of a large bohemian back patio in Sydney with natural stone paving, a pergola and a bbq area.
Villa Redferno
Villa Redferno
Scott Weston Architecture Design PLScott Weston Architecture Design PL
SWAD PL
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in Sydney with no cover and a bbq area.
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Alisa KashcheevaAlisa Kashcheeva
Design ideas for a small eclectic courtyard patio in Moscow with a bbq area, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Manhattan, NY Roof Deck
Manhattan, NY Roof Deck
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
Design ideas for a bohemian patio in New York with a bbq area.
Mill Valley Residential
Mill Valley Residential
Franciscan LandscapeFranciscan Landscape
Elise and Dan Glasner
Design ideas for an eclectic patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Alisa KashcheevaAlisa Kashcheeva
Photo of a small bohemian courtyard patio in Moscow with a bbq area, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Alisa KashcheevaAlisa Kashcheeva
Inspiration for a small bohemian courtyard patio in Moscow with a bbq area.

Eclectic Patio with a BBQ Area 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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