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Expansive World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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Hale Kahakai
Hale Kahakai
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The great room is equipped with sliding glass pocket doors opening to the sweeping lanai. Gray tile flooring through house and lanai create seamless indoor/outdoor living. The lanai is outfitted with the perfect teak couches and an indonesian swing bed, accented with pops of vibrant blue cushions.
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Expansive world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Port Royal
Port Royal
Collins DuPont Design GroupCollins DuPont Design Group
Lori Hamilton
Photo of an expansive world-inspired back patio in Miami with concrete paving.
Patio Project in Miami, FL
Patio Project in Miami, FL
LuxapatioLuxapatio
The straight corners on all the finishes to the Black Galaxy Granite and white stone on the walls makes this luxuries Island into a modern design. This Outdoor Kitchen and Pergola was completed in 2012 in the Doral area of South Florida. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our website at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online. You can also visit our showroom located in the Doral Design District ( 3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122) or contact us at 305-477-5141.
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Beautiful patio overlooking the Intracoastal in this Key West styled home. The ceiling is painted sky blue to keep with tradition.
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired back patio in Miami with concrete paving and an awning.
Hualalai
Hualalai
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Linny Morris
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired patio in Hawaii with a roof extension.
Bayview Project, Kona, Hawai'i
Bayview Project, Kona, Hawai'i
Greg Putman ConstructionGreg Putman Construction
indoor-outdoor living, with the great room open to the lanai and pool area
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired side patio in Hawaii with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Siesta Key outdoor kitchen, bar, pizza oven
Siesta Key outdoor kitchen, bar, pizza oven
Design ScapesDesign Scapes
We created this award winning outdoor kitchen with refurbished pool deck and terraced landscaping. What was a steep inhospitable rear yard falling down to a canal, became an outdoor oasis for this family. 2015 Award of Excellence from the Natl. Assn. of Landscape Professionals.
British West Indies Custom Home in Naples
British West Indies Custom Home in Naples
Simonsen-Hickok InteriorsSimonsen-Hickok Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Exotic Asian-inspired Architecture Atlantic Ocean Manalapan Beach Ocean-to-Intracoastal Intracoastal Views Natural Stone Slab Terrace Tropical Foliage Kayak & Personal Water Craft Natural Waterfall Waterside Lanai Built-in Pool With Intracoastal Views Dock with Lift Japanese Architecture Modern Award-winning Studio K Architects Pascal Liguori and son 561-320-3109 pascalliguoriandson.com
Siesta Key outdoor kitchen, bar, pizza oven
Siesta Key outdoor kitchen, bar, pizza oven
Design ScapesDesign Scapes
We created this award winning outdoor kitchen with refurbished pool deck and terraced landscaping. What was a steep inhospitable rear yard falling down to a canal, became an outdoor oasis for this family. 2015 Award of Excellence from the Natl. Assn. of Landscape Professionals.
Makai Residence
Makai Residence
GFDS EngineersGFDS Engineers
deReus Architects David Duncan Livingston Photography Underwood Construction Company
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired side patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and no cover.
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Soul SpaceSoul Space
Short-listed for the Grand Designs Australia TV Show, this sub-tropical farmhouse captures the essence of the orient mixed with the Australian outback. Designed as a series of pavilions around lush landscaped courtyards with a focus onto the 25m lap pool and the green rolling hills beyond.
Lanai Expansion and Outdoor Kitchen Renovation in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs FL
Lanai Expansion and Outdoor Kitchen Renovation in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
An extreme makeover turns an unassuming lanai deck into an outdoor oasis. These Bonita Bay homeowners loved the location of their home, but needed it to fit their current lifestyle. Because they love to entertain, they wanted to maximize their outdoor space—one that would accommodate a large family and lots of guests. Working with Progressive Design Build, Mike Spreckelmeier helped the homeowners formulate a list of ideas about what they wanted to achieve in the renovation; then, guided them through the process of planning their remodel. The renovation focused on reconfiguring the layout to extend the outdoor kitchen and living area—to include a new outdoor kitchen, dining area, sitting area and fireplace. Finishing details comprised a beautiful wood ceiling, cast stone accents, and porcelain tile. The lanai was also expanded to include a full size bocce ball court, which was fully encased in a beautiful custom colonnade and screen enclosure. With the extension of the outdoor space came a need to connect the living area to the existing pool and deck. The pool and spa were refinished; and a well thought-out low voltage remote-control relay system was installed for easy control of all of the outdoor and landscape lighting, ceiling fans, and hurricane shutters. This outdoor kitchen project turned out so well, the Bonita Bay homeowners hired Progressive Design Build to remodel the front of their home as well. To create much needed space, Progressive Design Build tore down an existing two-car garage and designed and built a brand new 2.5-car garage with a family suite above. The family suite included three bedrooms, two bathrooms, additional air conditioned storage, a beautiful custom made stair system, and a sitting area. Also part of the project scope, we enlarged a separate one-car garage to a two-car garage (totaling 4.5 garages), and build a 4,000 sq. ft. driveway, complete with landscape design and installation.
Kailua Beach Residence
Kailua Beach Residence
Bronze Age Lighting & Metal WorksBronze Age Lighting & Metal Works
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a gazebo.
Mauna Kea Outdoor Shower
Mauna Kea Outdoor Shower
Taleah Smith DesignTaleah Smith Design
Expansive world-inspired side patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower, decking and a roof extension.
3424 North Ocean Boulevard | Gulf Stream, Florida
3424 North Ocean Boulevard | Gulf Stream, Florida
Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, FloridaSeaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida
Photography by ibi designs ( http://www.ibidesigns.com)
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired back patio in Miami with a fireplace, decking and a gazebo.
Modern Indoor-Outdoor Living with a Pacific Rim Influence
Modern Indoor-Outdoor Living with a Pacific Rim Influence
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Seamless connections between interior and exterior spaces abound, including a large pocket window which opens the kitchen to the outdoor barbecue area. A second story viewing deck provides area for more entertaining and views of the Pacific. Architect: Edward Pitman Architects Builder: Allen Constrruction Photos: Jim Bartsch Photography
Patio Project in Miami, FL
Patio Project in Miami, FL
LuxapatioLuxapatio
The straight corners on all the finishes to the Black Galaxy Granite and white stone on the walls makes this luxuries Island into a modern design. This Outdoor Kitchen and Pergola was completed in 2012 in the Doral area of South Florida. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our website at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online. You can also visit our showroom located in the Doral Design District ( 3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122) or contact us at 305-477-5141.

Expansive World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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