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Mediterranean Patio with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Backyard
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This luxurious backyard with a hot tub that overflows into the lavish pool was designed luxury living in mind.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a living wall, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Potting Bench
Potting Bench
Krent Wieland Design, Inc.Krent Wieland Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Miami with a living wall, natural stone paving and no cover.
North Design
North Design
Erika Bierman PhotographyErika Bierman Photography
Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with a living wall.
Photos outdoor
Photos outdoor
Entreprise-IndividuelEntreprise-Individuel
©AmauryBrac
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Marseille with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a living wall.
Styling Slåttervägen
Styling Slåttervägen
UserUser
Andreas Pedersen #simplerphoto
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Stockholm with a living wall, decking and no cover.
San Antonio Home 2
San Antonio Home 2
William W. Stubbs and AssociatesWilliam W. Stubbs and Associates
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Houston with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Manzanita Wall Sculpture
Manzanita Wall Sculpture
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
A found manzanita branch becomes an artful addition to a wabi sabi garden.
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Luis Obispo with a living wall, decking and no cover.
Giardino Rustico
Giardino Rustico
Sara LorenzoniSara Lorenzoni
Sara Lorenzoni Fotografia
This is an example of a mediterranean side patio in Florence with a living wall and a pergola.
Old House
Old House
Valentina Socci PhotographerValentina Socci Photographer
Photo of a mediterranean back patio in Other with no cover and a living wall.
Dion Home
Dion Home
Eric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLCEric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLC
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Albuquerque with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Continental
Continental
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
From its English-style conservatory to its wealth of French doors, this impressive family home - at once stately, yet welcoming - ushers the vitality of its premiere urban setting into historically-inspired interiors. Here, soaring ceilings, inlaid floors, and marble-wrapped, walnut-paneled, and mirror-clad walls honor the luxurious traditions of classic European interior architecture. Naturally, symmetry is its muse, evinced through a striking collection of fine furnishings, splendid rugs, art, and accessories - augmented, all, by unexpectedly fresh bursts of color and playfully retro silhouettes. Formal without intimidation -or apology- it personifies the very finest in gracious city living. Photos by Nathan Kirkman http://nathankirkman.com/
Kensington
Kensington
Garden SocietyGarden Society
Photo of a small mediterranean side patio in Sydney with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Terrasse Paris 18eme
Terrasse Paris 18eme
Paris TerrasseParis Terrasse
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Paris with a living wall, decking and a pergola.
Luberon
Luberon
Sabine ViardSabine Viard
Medium sized mediterranean front patio in Marseille with a living wall, gravel and a roof extension.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Other with a living wall.
Abril
Abril
Alejandro C. - Fotografia de InterioresAlejandro C. - Fotografia de Interiores
Photo of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Malaga with a living wall, natural stone paving and no cover.
Exotic Moroccan Retreat
Exotic Moroccan Retreat
Moxie Design Studio, LLCMoxie Design Studio, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a living wall, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Le salon d'été
Le salon d'été
atelier mataatelier mata
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Montpellier with a living wall, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Matt Giroux
Matt Giroux
LandscapeLensLandscapeLens
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Portland with a pergola and a living wall.
Terrasse Paris 18eme
Terrasse Paris 18eme
Paris TerrasseParis Terrasse
Medium sized mediterranean front patio in Paris with a living wall, decking and a pergola.

Mediterranean Patio with a Living Wall 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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