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Medium Sized Shabby-Chic Style Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Kitchen - White
Outdoor Kitchen - White
WWOO Concrete Outdoor Kitchens, LLCWWOO Concrete Outdoor Kitchens, LLC
WWOO back pieces can be used to create a wall or can be constructed to be a separation between neighbors like shown in the photo.
Photo of a medium sized vintage back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
Terrasse Pantheon Paris
Terrasse Pantheon Paris
Jardins IntemporelsJardins Intemporels
Suzanne Meijer
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic patio in Paris.
Colonial Residence
Colonial Residence
LKM Mowing & LandscapingLKM Mowing & Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized vintage back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Old Library Upfit
Old Library Upfit
GO Architectural Design, PLLCGO Architectural Design, PLLC
Sarah Afflerbach
Medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Raleigh with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Decorating Den Interiors - Joyce's TeamDecorating Den Interiors - Joyce's Team
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style courtyard patio in Charleston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Pergola and Patio
Pergola and Patio
Dalton DesignDalton Design
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in San Francisco with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Colonial Residence
Colonial Residence
LKM Mowing & LandscapingLKM Mowing & Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Dalton House Plan 3462 Rear Covered Patio
Dalton House Plan 3462 Rear Covered Patio
Elite Design GroupElite Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
English Garden
English Garden
Springhetti Luxury Outdoor SpacesSpringhetti Luxury Outdoor Spaces
This is an example of a medium sized romantic back patio in Other with natural stone paving.
Fire Feature with Roof Cover Sanctuary
Fire Feature with Roof Cover Sanctuary
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Fireplace and Patio under a Roof Cover
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Pergola and Patio
Pergola and Patio
Dalton DesignDalton Design
This is an example of a medium sized vintage back patio in San Francisco with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Flint Hills Ashlar Home
Flint Hills Ashlar Home
Edward's StoneEdward's Stone
Flint Hills | Ashlar is a beautiful natural stone with a soft appearance and colors that vary from warm greys and tans. The Ashlar Collection offers a wide variety of natural colors and appearances for project styles ranging from contemporary to modern farmhouse.
Expanding the Garden in 2013-14 (Edible Lilies)
Expanding the Garden in 2013-14 (Edible Lilies)
theabcsofgardeningtheabcsofgardening
Michael Peck
Medium sized romantic side patio in Other with a vegetable patch, gravel and no cover.
Stamped & Stained Concrete Jacksonville Beach
Stamped & Stained Concrete Jacksonville Beach
Florida Concrete Company LLCFlorida Concrete Company LLC
Grand Ashlar Slate Stamped & Stained Concrete Patio in the color dove grey with store grey antique and ultra wet look sealer
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Jacksonville with stamped concrete and no cover.

Medium Sized 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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