Patio with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington

Pro Colour Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.

Flowering Shade

FormLA Landscaping

The roof extension covering the front doorstep of the south-facing home needs help cooling the space. Western Redbud is a beautiful way to do just that.

Pacific Heights Family Home

Angus McCaffrey

Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a living wall.

TANK 2012 Client photographs

Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC

These photographs were taken of the roof deck (May 2012) by our client and show the wonderful planting and how truly green it is up on a roof in the midst of industrial/commercial Chelsea. There are also a few photos of the clients' adorable cat Jenny within the space.

The Campiello 12

abarnai

“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.

Los Altos

The Design Build Company

This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.

AlfrescSLO Living

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.

Vacation in Venice

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with gravel, no cover and a living wall.

Contemporary Garden Boulder

High Desert Designs, llc

Allium (ornamental onion), coral bells and vinca create a showy patio-side garden. Anne Hartshorn
Small contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with concrete paving, no cover and a living wall.

Stoveken

The Cousins

A simple DIY with a huge impact: painted flower pots hung from the fence create a living focal wall.
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in New York with a living wall.

Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart

GreenSmartDecor

Add a bit of green to your outdoor area 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 privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.

Birds of Prey Courtyard Garden by Living Green

Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a living wall.

Blackheath Tranquil Retreat

Hamilton Cody Garden Design

Julia Cody
Traditional patio in London with a living wall and no cover.

Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming

Native 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.

Backyard

Fratantoni 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.

Pergola Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.

Ferme à Orgeval

User

stephen clement
Large country courtyard patio in Rennes with natural stone paving, a living wall and no cover.

English Patio

European Design Interiors

Photo: Bruce Miller Photography
Photo of a small classic back patio in Miami with natural stone paving, no cover and a living wall.

60th Pl. Burr Ridge, IL

Rolling Landscapes Inc.

Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a traditional patio in Chicago with natural stone paving, a living wall and a gazebo.

Hot Tub with City View

Wolf Design Studio

Large modern back patio in Los Angeles with a living wall, decking and no cover.

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 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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