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Patio with a Potted Garden and a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Park Slope Roof Terrace
Park Slope Roof Terrace
Mabbott Seidel ArchitectureMabbott Seidel Architecture
Photo of a small traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Darien Stone Shingle
Darien Stone Shingle
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
Large traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with a pergola and a potted garden.
Reportage
Reportage
Sandblomman interiorSandblomman interior
Marie Sandblom Rudsvik
Inspiration for a small mediterranean patio in Malmo with brick paving, a pergola and a potted garden.
Covered Patio, Midwest Simplicity
Covered Patio, Midwest Simplicity
Videre DecorVidere Decor
With bright outdoor upholstery fabrics, this patio on the golf course was inviting and fun. A pop of color on the exterior doors that fully opened into the interior made indoor/outdoor living a breeze.
English Garden in the Bay Area
English Garden in the Bay Area
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Photography by Brent Bear
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Lonni Paul Chicago home design
Lonni Paul Chicago home design
Lonni Paul DesignLonni Paul Design
Werner Straube
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Photo of a small world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Bona Vista Pools • proj 13
Bona Vista Pools • proj 13
McNeill PhotographyMcNeill Photography
McNeill photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Toronto with a potted garden and a pergola.
Homearama 2014
Homearama 2014
TR Design Group "The" Residential Design GroupTR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Detroit with a potted garden, gravel and a pergola.
Spring & Summer Containers
Spring & Summer Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Residential Landscape Containers. Add a hanging basket to your pergola to make your area a bit more exotic. You need to look closely to see the irrigation line that keeps the plants happy all summer.
Residential Industrial - Scottsdale - 2015
Residential Industrial - Scottsdale - 2015
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
This is an example of a medium sized urban back patio in Phoenix with a potted garden and a pergola.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, a pergola and brick paving.
Our Work - Exteriors
Our Work - Exteriors
ING ConstructionING Construction
Patio/Porch area for a Complete ADU Build
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Patio with a Potted Garden and a Pergola 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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