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Eclectic Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Private Residence II
Private Residence II
Scott Landon – Modern Antique StoreScott Landon – Modern Antique Store
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian back patio in Vancouver with a potted garden and no cover.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Photo of a small eclectic side patio in Dallas with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
This Brooklyn backyard in Prospect Heights blends coziness with true functionality! A West Elm outdoor sectional provides endless summer days of comfortable seating for the clients and their friends. String lights add a bit of romance and magic. Finally, the textured and bright patterned pillows, make this space fit for a Fiesta!
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.
Flagstone Patio in Planting Courtyard
Flagstone Patio in Planting Courtyard
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Sitting inside a courtyard filled with dense, colorful plantings, this flagstone patio is a perfect outdoor space.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian courtyard patio in Denver with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Eldred
Eldred
Studio Jhoiey Inc.Studio Jhoiey Inc.
This is an example of a small bohemian front patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Glynallyn Terrace
Glynallyn Terrace
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
A second floor terrace with a distinct world view. Recycled and re-purposed materials from around the world.
Inspiration for a small bohemian patio in New York with a potted garden and decking.
Nova Residence - 2016
Nova Residence - 2016
Sterling Landscape CompanySterling Landscape Company
This side patio of Basalite pavers is a cozy living space covered by shade sails and features flower pots with colorful plants. Other features in the yard include an in-ground trampoline and rock garden with boulders.
Kilkea
Kilkea
Creative BuildersCreative Builders
Medium sized eclectic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
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.
House on Ravenhill #2
House on Ravenhill #2
Gary Quigg PhotographyGary Quigg Photography
Gary Quigg
Photo of a bohemian courtyard patio in Belfast with a potted garden and no cover.
Side Yard Vignette
Side Yard Vignette
J. Elizabeth InteriorsJ. Elizabeth Interiors
Chas Metivier
This is an example of a small bohemian side patio in Orange County with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Eclectic Patio
Eclectic Patio
Small eclectic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, a pergola and concrete paving.
Epping, Outdoor Entertaining with built-in bbq
Epping, Outdoor Entertaining with built-in bbq
Colour Confidence InteriorsColour Confidence Interiors
This compact side patio with large glass sliding door offers the perfect spot to extend your summer dining with a bbq for cooking and armchairs to relax, while the timber bench seat provides extra seating and planter boxes for colour.
Patio Gardens
Patio Gardens
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
This small patio was reconfigured to hold the client's succulents collection and a bench for reading. We added several pots, including Talavera pots for color) with succulents and other drought tolerant plants.
A Unique, Winning Entrance
A Unique, Winning Entrance
Private Gardens, Public PlacesPrivate Gardens, Public Places
Carefully selected containers, like the blue glazed shell planter in the foreground, and the Tuscan terra-cotta pots behind, offer an opportunity to enhance the small span of the courtyard with a variety of gorgeous, burgeoning container plantings.
La casa más antigua de Barcelona
La casa más antigua de Barcelona
David GarMenDavid GarMen
David García Menéndez Fotografía
Design ideas for a large bohemian courtyard patio in Barcelona with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Brooklyn backyard patio design in Prospect Heights for a young, professional couple who loves to both entertain and relax! This space includes a West Elm outdoor sectional and round concrete outdoor coffee table.
West Hollywood Boutique Garden
West Hollywood Boutique Garden
Studio PetrichorStudio Petrichor
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Battersea Terrace
Battersea Terrace
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
Steve Lyne
Inspiration for a bohemian back patio in London with a potted garden and natural stone paving.

Eclectic Patio with a Potted Garden 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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