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Large World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Citizen Design StudioCitizen Design Studio
Chipper Hatter
Inspiration for a large world-inspired patio in San Diego with decking and no cover.
Cole
Cole
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Internal North facing courtyard for Williamstown project. View of stairs and preliminary garden design to internal courtyards. Windows and doors are aluminum and floors are off white travertine marble. A similar treatment to the first floor provides for the stack effect and cross ventilation.
J-Z
J-Z
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with the slate pattern with a border on the edge, the patio has a beautiful gazebo with an amazing 8x8 hot tub and an additional stamped concrete patio across from it with a seating wall faced with natural stone and flagstone caps. However, that's not everything the patio has LED lights on seating wall, lights on the steps in between the patios and a beautiful flagstone walkway with gravel.
Pergola/Lattice Patio Cover
Pergola/Lattice Patio Cover
Sun City Awning and PatioSun City Awning and Patio
Large world-inspired back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Luxurious Outdoor Living
Luxurious Outdoor Living
Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLCLandmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC
Luxurious outdoor living , drop down screens, covered lanai, specialty ceiling, summer kitchen, outdoor bathroom,
Large world-inspired patio in Orlando.
Ka Hale
Ka Hale
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Mark Ammen
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Asian Inspired
Asian Inspired
Mary Washer DesignsMary Washer Designs
Kim Sargent
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Wichita with a fire feature, decking and no cover.
Building Your Own Weeping Wall Tutorial by Mike Squared Mosaics
Building Your Own Weeping Wall Tutorial by Mike Squared Mosaics
Mike Squared MosaicsMike Squared Mosaics
Building Your Own Weeping Wall. The How To Basics. DIY Instructions. Tutorial. Mexican Yucateco Pasta Tile Weeping Wall / Fountain. This tutorial contains 22 pages of how to instructions, including 49 images to help you or your contractor build your own indoor or outdoor Weeping Wall. This tutorial can also be applied, using the same techniques, to flooring, walls, as well as garden mosaics. Go to the following address to purchase your own tutorial download. $25.00 via: https://www.etsy.com/listing/522269869/ You never know. This could be the start of your very own tile business! You Only Live This Life Once. Sometimes You Just Gotta Make Your Own Damn Paradise!
'Canyon Rain'
'Canyon Rain'
Yoshikawa Sculpture StudioYoshikawa Sculpture Studio
Yoshikawa
Large world-inspired courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Dining on the Roof - 353 Degrees North
Dining on the Roof - 353 Degrees North
Jodie Cooper DesignJodie Cooper Design
Jodie Cooper Design Agus Darmika Photography
This is an example of a large world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with no cover and concrete paving.
Taste of the Tropics
Taste of the Tropics
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
Stunning waterfront backyard with stone fountain with led lighting, stone pergola with cast iron dining table and chairs, stone balustrades and towering palm trees
Project 4
Project 4
Gulf Coast Retractable Screens IncGulf Coast Retractable Screens Inc
Photo of a large world-inspired back patio in Tampa with brick paving and an awning.
Resort Inspiration
Resort Inspiration
Mondo LandscapesMondo Landscapes
Two statue heads framing the walkway to the gazebo
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Perth with a gazebo.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
JAMIE DURIE DESIGNJAMIE DURIE DESIGN
A dream client with a passion for the environment helped make this project one of the most important of my career. Solar powered throughout and featuring a unique selection of water wise plants, it includes a dining pavilion with vertical green wall, banquet table custom-built using seven types of recycled wood, a sunken fire pit, meditation retreat and a pool with an underwater lounge.
Wellington Estate
Wellington Estate
TASOS KOKORIS AIA, LEED APTASOS KOKORIS AIA, LEED AP
Main Residence Porch
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in New York with a roof extension.
Hale Ku Mana
Hale Ku Mana
JM DesignJM Design
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Villa GP
Villa GP
frederique legon pyra architectefrederique legon pyra architecte
Architecte: Frédérique Pyra Photographe: Michel Eisenlohr
Large world-inspired courtyard patio in Marseille with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Avalon Bungalow
Avalon Bungalow
Hipster MumHipster Mum
Hipster Mum
Large world-inspired front patio in Sydney with decking and an awning.
Rock Pool Paradise
Rock Pool Paradise
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A BBQ island w/ granite countertops is a great addition to this tropical style backyard remodel.
Large world-inspired back patio in Orange County with a bbq area and concrete slabs.
Luxurious Outdoor Living
Luxurious Outdoor Living
Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLCLandmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC
Luxurious outdoor living , drop down screens, covered lanai, specialty ceiling, summer kitchen, outdoor bathroom,
Large world-inspired patio in Orlando.

Large 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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