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Patio with a Living Wall and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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West Village Townhouse
West Village Townhouse
LUBRANO CIAVARRA ARCHITECTS PLLCLUBRANO CIAVARRA ARCHITECTS PLLC
Chris Cooper Photographer
Contemporary back patio in New York with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Modern Laurelhurst Estate
Modern Laurelhurst Estate
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized industrial back patio in Seattle with a living wall, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Calvin Street - The Courtyard
Calvin Street - The Courtyard
Peter Landers PhotographyPeter Landers Photography
Peter Landers Photography
Photo of a contemporary patio in London with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Sustainable Garden
Sustainable Garden
Schlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor ABSchlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor AB
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Stockholm with a living wall, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Vertical Gardens
Vertical Gardens
Living Green DesignLiving Green Design
Bringing the indoors out with this Air plant designed shower by Brandon Pruett. This is an extremely low maintenance since the shower will hydrate the air plants so no need to water them.
Green Walls
Green Walls
Red BermRed Berm
Vertical garden with (plastic) plants. No maintenance. This green wall covering is made of interlocking panels. The material can be created in any pattern from swirls to linear shapes. I know everybody now a days wants real greenwalls with succulents but these plastic ones are a fraction of the cost with no monthly maintenance fee. It's a piece of art for the outdoors.
Glass Railing - Contemporary
Glass Railing - Contemporary
Mullet's Aluminum ProductsMullet's Aluminum Products
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Tampa with a living wall, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Contemporary Masterpiece
Contemporary Masterpiece
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Interior Designer Jacques Saint Dizier Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Calvin Street
Calvin Street
Chris Dyson ArchitectsChris Dyson Architects
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in London with a living wall and concrete slabs.
Sage Valley Steps & Wall
Sage Valley Steps & Wall
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client wanted to do their own project but needed help with designing and the construction of 3 walls and steps down their very sloped side yard as well as a stamped concrete patio. We designed 3 tiers to take care of the slope and built a nice curved step stone walkway to carry down to the patio and sitting area. With that we left the rest of the "easy stuff" to our clients to tackle on their own!!!
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.
A touch of Country in Dover Shores
A touch of Country in Dover Shores
Lee Ann Marienthal GardensLee Ann Marienthal Gardens
Robert Marienthal
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Orange County with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Fireside Patio Living
Fireside Patio Living
Planted PlacesPlanted Places
Vertical Garden brings life to a empty patio that was wasted space. Now it is the center for entertaining guests as they marvel at the "Alice in Wonderland" garden.
Wellington ST Infill Project
Wellington ST Infill Project
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Urban Angles photography . John Wheatley.
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Melbourne with a living wall, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Small traditional back patio in Other with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Countryside Lane
Countryside Lane
BOSS ArchitectureBOSS Architecture
photography by raul garcia
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Denver with concrete slabs, no cover and a living wall.
Mediterranean Metamorphosis
Mediterranean Metamorphosis
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
The landscape around this Mediterranean style home was transformed from barren and unusable to a warm and inviting outdoor space, cohesive with the existing architecture and aesthetic of the property. The front yard renovation included the construction of stucco landscape walls to create a front courtyard, with a dimensional cut flagstone patio with ground cover joints, a stucco fire pit, a "floating" composite bench, an urn converted into a recirculating water feature, landscape lighting, drought-tolerant planting, and Palomino gravel. Another stucco wall with a powder-coated steel gate was built at the entry to the backyard, connecting to a stucco column and steel fence along the property line. The backyard was developed into an outdoor living space with custom concrete flat work, dimensional cut flagstone pavers, a bocce ball court, horizontal board screening panels, and Mediterranean-style tile and stucco water feature, a second gas fire pit, capped seat walls, an outdoor shower screen, raised garden beds, a trash can enclosure, trellis, climate-appropriate plantings, low voltage lighting, mulch, and more!
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Other with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Weessies
Weessies
Land Mechanics, Inc.Land Mechanics, Inc.
Photo by Bronwyn Miller
This is an example of a small eclectic back patio in Orange County with a living wall and concrete slabs.
Remodel & Home Staging San Francisco I.
Remodel & Home Staging San Francisco I.
Maria Miller Design LLCMaria Miller Design LLC
Design ideas for a traditional patio in San Francisco with a living wall and concrete slabs.

Patio with a Living Wall and Concrete Slabs 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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