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Eclectic Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Design ideas for a small bohemian back patio in Austin with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Eclectic Doonan B&B
Eclectic Doonan B&B
ProAbode PhotographyProAbode Photography
Tonia Cecil
Photo of a large eclectic back patio in Sunshine Coast with tiled flooring and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 11
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 11
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
Design ideas for a small eclectic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
A Gardener's Courtyard
A Gardener's Courtyard
A. Gail Boorman, Landscape ArchitectA. Gail Boorman, Landscape Architect
This leftover space provides a cozy setting for outdoor eating, barbeque, and orchid culture. Drainage, irrigation, and night lighting are artfully concealed.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 3
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 3
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
Small eclectic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 6
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 6
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
Design ideas for a small bohemian back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 8
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 8
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
Design ideas for a small eclectic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 14
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 14
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
This is an example of a small bohemian back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 10
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 10
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
This is an example of a small eclectic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 16
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 16
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
Inspiration for a small bohemian back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 9
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 9
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
Photo of a small bohemian back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 13
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 13
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
Photo of a small eclectic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 7
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 7
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
Photo of a small bohemian back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 17
Small Back Patio Oasis - View 17
DJSquire DesignsDJSquire Designs
This is an example of a small bohemian back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
A Gardener's Courtyard
A Gardener's Courtyard
A. Gail Boorman, Landscape ArchitectA. Gail Boorman, Landscape Architect
Towers of Lights: In the evening, the tall ripple-textured pots are lit with festive low voltage LED lights, creating focal points and a sense of fun in the garden.
Nova Residence - 2016
Nova Residence - 2016
Sterling Landscape CompanySterling Landscape Company
A shade sail covers this circular patio of Basalite pavers -- an eclectic outdoor living space that features a boulder fire pit. It is surrounded by a rock garden with perennial plantings and enclosed by a retaining wall of boulders.
zoom sur les plantes de la terrasse Toscane
zoom sur les plantes de la terrasse Toscane
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Alexandre DUVAL
Photo of a medium sized bohemian side patio in Nantes with a potted garden, tiled flooring and an awning.
Outdoor Living in Black Forest
Outdoor Living in Black Forest
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
An outdoor kitchen is an excellent way to equip your backyard for entertaining and feeding hungry friends and family. Photo by Roger Haywood
Photo of a large eclectic back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and an awning.
Cow Hollow House
Cow Hollow House
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Patio looking into Kitchen and Living Room, Open Homes Photography Inc.
Eclectic back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, decking and an awning.
vue cadrée sur la Tour du musée Dobrée
vue cadrée sur la Tour du musée Dobrée
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Photo of a medium sized bohemian side patio in Nantes with a potted garden, tiled flooring and an awning.

Eclectic Patio with an Awning 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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