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Patio with a Living Wall and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Garden Arbor
Garden Arbor
Coastal Screen and RailCoastal Screen and Rail
Custom Aluminum Arbor at Garden Entry
Inspiration for a small traditional side patio in Miami with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Motorized Outdoor Patio Shades
Motorized Outdoor Patio Shades
Scottsdale Window Coverings-Hunter DouglasScottsdale Window Coverings-Hunter Douglas
Motorized Outdoor Patio Shades are perfect for the summer and seal out insects from your patio, as well as prevent glare and reduce 95% of UV rays while maintaining an outside view.
TREX Pergolas
TREX Pergolas
UserUser
TREX Pergolas can look just like wood but perform much better for a maintenance free experience for years. Although there are standard kits like 12' x 16' (etc), we can also custom design something totally unique to you!
Backyard
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.
Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse
Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse
New England Artisans Remodeling & Design GroupNew England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group
Eddie Day
Classic patio in New York with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front patio in Portland with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Elysian Alfresco Living
Elysian Alfresco Living
Fusion ReconstructFusion Reconstruct
A large living space overlooking the pool which is fully functional opening up from the main living spaces within the home via wide doors and can be used all year round with bifold plantation shutters to enclose the space.
The Campiello 5
The Campiello 5
abarnaiabarnai
“I am so pleased with all that you did in terms of design and execution.” // Dr. Charles Dinarello • Our client, Charles, envisioned a festive space for everyday use as well as larger parties, and through our design and attention to detail, we brought his vision to life and exceeded his expectations. The Campiello is a continuation and reincarnation of last summer’s party pavilion which abarnai constructed to cover and compliment the custom built IL-1beta table, a personalized birthday gift and centerpiece for the big celebration. The fresh new design includes; cedar timbers, Roman shades and retractable vertical shades, a patio extension, exquisite lighting, and custom trellises.
Dripping Springs, TX, Custom Outdoor Living Space
Dripping Springs, TX, Custom Outdoor Living Space
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
We used cedar for this substantial pergola that’s designed to provide ample shade with a Polygal cover to filter out the sun’s harsh UV rays. The Polygal material we used has thermal properties, too, so it will absorb some of the heat beaming down from above. Because the pergola cover is clear, you barely notice it’s there.
Home Design: The Toorak
Home Design: The Toorak
Webb & Brown-NeavesWebb & Brown-Neaves
Joel Barbitta, DMAX Photography
Photo of a large victorian back patio in Perth with a living wall, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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.
Ideas
Ideas
ArkiurbanaArkiurbana
Photo of a rustic side patio in Dallas with a living wall, brick paving and a pergola.
Matt Giroux
Matt Giroux
LandscapeLensLandscapeLens
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Portland with a pergola and a living wall.
Orchid Wall
Orchid Wall
Beth H. :Beth H. :
After our trip to Costa Rica, I wanted to do something to showcase my orchids and other tropical plants. This spot in the front patio receives ample light, but no direct sun. We bought some Iroku lumber (similar to Ipe) and built this wall. This photo shows what it's like after 5 years. It gets daily mistings and the orchids love it.
Perth Display Garden
Perth Display Garden
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
John Barnett, Janine Mendel
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with a living wall and a pergola.
Tropical Taste
Tropical Taste
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Minneapolis with a living wall, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Casa Blanca
Casa Blanca
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian courtyard patio in Phoenix with a living wall, brick paving and a roof extension.
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.
19th Century Creole Cottage w/Guest house & Pool
19th Century Creole Cottage w/Guest house & Pool
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Day dreaming of warmer weather & relaxing by a pool. Tour this historic Creole cottage on Curbed New Orleans to escape the cold! http://ow.ly/4TC530mWWYp Featured Lanterns: http://ow.ly/pcAu30mWWSO | http://ow.ly/SfPH30mWWVc | http://ow.ly/hp6f30mWWWJ
Arbors
Arbors
Natural EdgeNatural Edge
custom built arbor
Patio in New York with a living wall and an awning.

Patio with a Living Wall and All Types of Cover 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 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 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 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 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 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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