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Patio with a Potted Garden and a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Flowering Shade
Flowering Shade
FormLA LandscapingFormLA 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.
Wandsworth refurbishment
Wandsworth refurbishment
Abstract Renovations LtdAbstract Renovations Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in London with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape design by Bob Hursthouse and Josh Griffin.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back patio in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Design ideas for a back patio in Denver with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Gwc Decorative ConcreteGwc Decorative Concrete
Unusable back ward area transformed into great lounging area in full use daily from the day we complete led. Check out review of Oleary project
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in Portland with a potted garden, stamped concrete and no cover.
GARDEN CABIN, LONDON, McCRUM INTERIOR DESIGN
GARDEN CABIN, LONDON, McCRUM INTERIOR DESIGN
Adelina Iliev PhotographyAdelina Iliev Photography
ADELINA ILIEV
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
JUNGLE URBAINE
JUNGLE URBAINE
GARDEN TROTTERGARDEN TROTTER
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
An expansive patio with a floating architectural pergola, built-in flower planters, and vibrant colors in furniture and accessories.
Inspiration for a large classic patio in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
RECLAIMED HANGING GARDEN
RECLAIMED HANGING GARDEN
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
For privacy we designed an overhead structure, the selected pattern ensures plenty of light into the space, whilst still creating a sense of privacy. The curved shape of the structure allows for a supportive daybed/seating structure and place to get away for those lazy afternoons.
DUPLEX LLENO DE LUZ
DUPLEX LLENO DE LUZ
Slow & Chic - InteriorismoSlow & Chic - Interiorismo
This is an example of a medium sized scandi front patio in Madrid with a potted garden and tiled flooring.
Le perchoir du 104
Le perchoir du 104
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les bacs plantés composent l'espace tout en ménageant des surprises
This is an example of an expansive back patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Outside Interests
Outside Interests
ZEN Associates, Inc.ZEN Associates, Inc.
Nat Rea Photography
Design ideas for a classic back patio in Boston with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Blackheath Tranquil Retreat
Blackheath Tranquil Retreat
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Julia Cody
Traditional patio in London with a living wall and no cover.
Home staging dans un duplex
Home staging dans un duplex
FBO FRANCE - Home staging depuis 2012FBO FRANCE - Home staging depuis 2012
Mathieu Fiol
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
MIA House
MIA House
Arabella Rocca DesignArabella Rocca Design
anna galante photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Rome with no cover, a potted garden and concrete slabs.
Courtyard makeover
Courtyard makeover
Blue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLCBlue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLC
Blue Sky Solutions
Medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta with a potted garden, a pergola and gravel.
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.
San Vicente Ferrer
San Vicente Ferrer
INFINISKIINFINISKI
Matías Pérez Illeras
Photo of a small farmhouse courtyard patio in Madrid with no cover and a potted garden.
House 2022
House 2022
House of OriginHouse of Origin
New indoor/outdoor space, opening onto kitchen. Fiona Susanto
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Lawton Wood
Lawton Wood
UserUser
Fall and Summer container gardens designed for a longtime client.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in Seattle with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.

Patio with a Potted Garden and 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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