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Luxury Shabby-Chic Style Patio Ideas and Designs

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Broward Landscape, Inc.Broward Landscape, Inc.
Outdoor Travertine, Fire Table, Pergola, Low Maintenance Landscape, Landscape Lighting, Synthetic Turf, Daybed roof top
Design ideas for an expansive vintage patio in Miami with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Covered Patio
Covered Patio
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love that this home has multiple covered patios with exposed beams, pergolas, and an exterior fireplace that we love!
Photo of an expansive shabby-chic style back patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Extravagance on the River
Extravagance on the River
Baine Contracting, Inc.Baine Contracting, Inc.
Water feature beautifully completes this outdoor living space.
Photo of a large shabby-chic style back patio in New York with a water feature, brick paving and a gazebo.
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
The Beach Group Properties, LLCThe Beach Group Properties, LLC
Expansive pool deck courtyard with a summer kitchen and pergola to enjoy alfresco dining year round.
Design ideas for an expansive romantic courtyard patio in Other with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Rundle Stone & River Rock Patio with Rock Retaining Wall Garden
Rundle Stone & River Rock Patio with Rock Retaining Wall Garden
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Small romantic back patio in Calgary with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Mansion Designed by Fratantoni Design
Mansion Designed by Fratantoni Design
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Brentwood
Brentwood
Perfect7 PoolsPerfect7 Pools
Reverse infinity-edge pool with spa, fire features, sheer descents, and travertine paver decking.
This is an example of a large vintage back patio in Nashville with natural stone paving.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
M the BuildersM the Builders
Design ideas for an expansive romantic back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
BRIGHTON Residence
BRIGHTON Residence
FrenchitectureFrenchitecture
Photo of an expansive romantic back patio in Melbourne with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Custom Homes by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Custom Homes by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
World Renowned Interior Design Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers created these beautiful home designs! They design homes for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design, build and or remodel your home!
Extravagance on the River
Extravagance on the River
Baine Contracting, Inc.Baine Contracting, Inc.
In ground pool over looks the river and out on the island.
This is an example of an expansive romantic back patio in New York with a water feature, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
M the BuildersM the Builders
Inspiration for an expansive shabby-chic style back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor relaxing
Outdoor relaxing
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
The sunken patio offers a quiet nook to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. The stone planters are made from local basalt, as is the patio floor. Plantings include lilies, roses and dwarf Korean lilac standards.
Luxury Custom Homes by Fratantoni Design!
Luxury Custom Homes by Fratantoni Design!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Beautiful outdoor fireplace underneath wood paneled covered patio.
Design ideas for an expansive romantic back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Courtyard Fireplace
Courtyard Fireplace
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this courtyard's exterior fireplace with wrought iron detail, the curved stairs, and picture windows.
Design ideas for an expansive romantic courtyard patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, tiled flooring and no cover.
Bernardo trails project
Bernardo trails project
Stephens Brothers Construction IncStephens Brothers Construction Inc
New La Cantina doors, and California room built from foundation up.
Photo of a shabby-chic style patio in San Diego.
Top 10 Luxury Estates in the World by Fratantoni Design!
Top 10 Luxury Estates in the World by Fratantoni Design!
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
L'Aurey Des Jardins PaysagisteL'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste
L'Aurey Des Jardins
Design ideas for a large vintage patio in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Jeff Mazin - Robin Zahn Architect - Lynx Outdoor Kitchen
Jeff Mazin - Robin Zahn Architect - Lynx Outdoor Kitchen
shemonoskishemonoski
Design ideas for a vintage back patio in New York with natural stone paving.
River Retreat / Rental
River Retreat / Rental
KM InteriorsKM Interiors
KM Interiors
Medium sized romantic back patio in Other with concrete slabs and a gazebo.

Luxury Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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