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Eclectic Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian back patio in Dallas with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Atlanta Pool, Patio and Fire Pit Area
Atlanta Pool, Patio and Fire Pit Area
authenTEAK Outdoor LivingauthenTEAK Outdoor Living
Magnum CorTen steel fire pit by Fire Pit Art. Teak Adirondacks and stools by Gloster.
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Wayzata Cape Dutch
Wayzata Cape Dutch
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design | Builder: Detail Homes | Landscape Architecture: TOPO | Photography: Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic side patio in Minneapolis with gravel and no cover.
Seasonal Container planting
Seasonal Container planting
Kathleen Bassett GardensKathleen Bassett Gardens
Kathy Bassett: this planting will bloom from early summer through November in zone 7b
Inspiration for a small bohemian courtyard patio in Boston with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
A Coordination of Inlays
A Coordination of Inlays
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Medium sized bohemian back patio in Richmond with a vegetable patch, concrete paving and no cover.
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.
An Eclectic Family Home - Noe Valley, SF
An Eclectic Family Home - Noe Valley, SF
Alden Miller InteriorsAlden Miller Interiors
Architecture by Liebes Architects, Photo by Joseph Schell Photography
Inspiration for an eclectic back patio in San Francisco with brick paving and no cover.
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
The Accidental DecoratorThe Accidental Decorator
Photo of a medium sized eclectic side patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and no cover.
Casal al Mare Guest Cottage
Casal al Mare Guest Cottage
Echoes of Opal curated vintage & designEchoes of Opal curated vintage & design
Emily J. Hara
Small eclectic patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Eclectic Modern Craftsman
Eclectic Modern Craftsman
Brooke KirmerBrooke Kirmer
Medium sized bohemian back patio in Wichita with gravel and no cover.
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
Photo by Sean Ryan Pierce Patio Outdoor dining area
Design ideas for a large bohemian side patio in Other with concrete slabs and no cover.
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Gotham InteriorsGotham Interiors
Alex Staniloff
Photo of an eclectic patio in New York with tiled flooring, no cover and fencing.
Wellford Residence
Wellford Residence
Ocelli DesignOcelli Design
Rivers Altieri
Design ideas for a small eclectic front patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Rustic Fire Pit - Milwaukee, WI
Rustic Fire Pit - Milwaukee, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Fire pit patio surrounded by ornamental grasses and perennials. Westhauser Photography
Medium sized bohemian back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
This is an example of an eclectic patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and no cover.
Carlsbad Hacienda Chic
Carlsbad Hacienda Chic
Astleford Interiors, Inc.Astleford Interiors, Inc.
Photographer: Dan Piassick Photo Designer: Astleford Interiors
Photo of a bohemian patio in San Diego with a water feature and no cover.
Chelsea piede-à-terre
Chelsea piede-à-terre
Lorla StudioLorla Studio
Small bohemian back patio in New York with concrete slabs and no cover.
Music Studio
Music Studio
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized eclectic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
5 Senses In The Garden
5 Senses In The Garden
Spirit Garden DesignSpirit Garden Design
Edibles can be incorporated into designated veggie planters or planted directly into the garden. Incorporating fruit trees, blueberries, and huckleberries allow for convenient harvesting and munching by kids young and old.
Noe Valley Renovation, back yard
Noe Valley Renovation, back yard
Michael Mullin ArchitectMichael Mullin Architect
Door leads from expanded kitchen out to patio. Landscaping steps down on right to admit sunlight into the new master suite on the lower level. Limestone seating and paving outside relates to limestone counters and backsplash inside.

Eclectic Patio with No Cover 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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