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Modern Patio with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Native Sun GardensNative Sun Gardens
San Francisco Rooftop Urban Garden. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer
Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in San Francisco with decking, a roof extension and a living wall.
Hot Tub with City View
Hot Tub with City View
Wolf Design StudioWolf Design Studio
Large modern back patio in Los Angeles with a living wall, decking and no cover.
4 piece loveseat | patio sectional
4 piece loveseat | patio sectional
Yitahome Modern FurnitureYitahome Modern Furniture
1.It is loveseat outdoor wicker sofa, and you can use it as a dining table set or an outdoor sofa set. There are at least 5 different combinations to suit your needs! Transform any compact space into a cozy nook! Enjoy unprecedented comfort and relaxation with YITAHOME patio sectional!
Interior Services
Interior Services
Interior & Exterior Environmental DesignsInterior & Exterior Environmental Designs
Modern back patio in San Diego with a living wall and no cover.
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
This is an example of a medium sized modern courtyard patio in San Diego with a living wall, concrete paving and no cover.
Complete Model Home Customization
Complete Model Home Customization
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
The first step to creating your outdoor paradise is to get your dreams on paper. Let Creative Environments professional landscape designers listen to your needs, visions, and experiences to convert them to a visually stunning landscape design! Our ability to produce architectural drawings, colorful presentations, 3D visuals, and construction– build documents will assure your project comes out the way you want it! And with 60 years of design– build experience, several landscape designers on staff, and a full CAD/3D studio at our disposal, you will get a level of professionalism unmatched by other firms.
Infinity pool, patio, and landscape lighting in Toronto
Infinity pool, patio, and landscape lighting in Toronto
Outdoor Lighting PerspectivesOutdoor Lighting Perspectives
Outdoor lighting project for a client in Toronto with a multi-level back yard patio and pool area. A simply delightful yard perfect for both entertaining and relaxing. The infinity pool is a show stopper even in a yard filled with many other incredible design elements. Our lighting design focus was to highlight the interesting textures and spaces without overwhelming the area or making gatherers feel on display.
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
Architecture ParadigmArchitecture Paradigm
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side patio in Bengaluru with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
VanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas CityVanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas City
Pergola and chair backs were painted to match the hanging chair. Photo by VanElders Design Studio.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Kansas City with a living wall, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Balcony, Terrace | Outdoor Dining | Privacy Fence Artificial Hedge Panels
Balcony, Terrace | Outdoor Dining | Privacy Fence Artificial Hedge Panels
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor space with GreenSmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect solution to a bare, exterior wall. Redefine your patio, balcony or deck with modern elements from GreenSmart Decor.
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Marc Newman ArchitectMarc Newman Architect
Red cedar trellis over courtyard.
Large modern courtyard patio in San Francisco with a living wall, a pergola and natural stone paving.
La Sombra - Overall View
La Sombra - Overall View
Hush HouseHush House
Walking along the warm ipe wood deck to the softly-lit second floor entry way, surrounded by vines and greenery.
Photo of a small modern front patio in Austin with a living wall, decking and an awning.
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
The roof overhang, clad in hemlock fir, cantilevers over a deck that extends the length of the guest house. The deck is accessed via sliding doors from the living area and bedroom.
2015 - travis heights
2015 - travis heights
EcotopesEcotopes
vertical screens with garapa framing. expanded steel frontside. galvanized welded-wire backside.
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Austin with a living wall, gravel and no cover.
Fremantle Pool & Outdoor Area Overhaul
Fremantle Pool & Outdoor Area Overhaul
Planted PassionPlanted Passion
D-Max Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern side patio in Perth with a living wall, concrete slabs and an awning.
Award-Winning Modern Condo Remodel
Award-Winning Modern Condo Remodel
The Renowned GroupThe Renowned Group
Photo of a large modern back patio in Dallas with a living wall, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Unit Renovation on small budget- 2013
Unit Renovation on small budget- 2013
H and G DesignsH and G Designs
Courtyard renovation. Deck was installed and privacy screens around. Vertical garden and built in bench seats. H and G Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Sunshine Coast with a living wall and decking.
Terrasse vue de l'intérieur
Terrasse vue de l'intérieur
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Medium sized modern patio in Paris with concrete slabs, no cover and a living wall.
Urban Outdoor Retreat - Custom Trellis
Urban Outdoor Retreat - Custom Trellis
Mia Rao DesignMia Rao Design
Urban outdoor patio seating with custom trellis.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in Chicago with a living wall, natural stone paving and no cover.
AlfrescSLO Living
AlfrescSLO Living
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
photography by Joslyn Amato
Large modern front patio in San Luis Obispo with a pergola, a living wall and concrete paving.

Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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