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Patio with a Potted Garden and a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Custom arbor and seating area situated between the spa and pool. The arbor offers a shaded seating option. Photo by Heatley
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving 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 traditional patio in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Pool & Screen Enclosures
Pool & Screen Enclosures
US Aluminum Services, Corp.US Aluminum Services, Corp.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Orlando with concrete slabs, a pergola and a potted garden.
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.
Contemporary Backyard Oasis
Contemporary Backyard Oasis
Reclaimed Woods of the WorldReclaimed Woods of the World
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Orange County with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Lain Project
Lain Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Photo by: Bruce Saunders with Connectivity Group, LLC
Design ideas for a large farmhouse back patio in Charlotte with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Cape Cod in the Burbs
Cape Cod in the Burbs
Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.
This was a Illinois Landscape Contractors Excellence in Landscape Awards, Gold Award wining project in 2008. This home was also featured on the Glen Ellyn Garden walk.
Wonga Park
Wonga Park
Craft Built HomesCraft Built Homes
Feature planterbox on a large Merbau deck with access to different areas via several staircases leading to a glass filled north facing kitchen/meals area.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry courtyard with glass door opening to courtyard kitchen. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Medium sized modern courtyard patio in Seattle with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
BEAUPASSAGE
BEAUPASSAGE
GARDEN TROTTERGARDEN TROTTER
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
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.
2018 E York St
2018 E York St
GIRSH DEVELOPMENT INCGIRSH DEVELOPMENT INC
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Philadelphia with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Paseo del Vergel
Paseo del Vergel
Pilar Román Design ServicesPilar Román Design Services
Wood beams fusion with a staircase and plant container for this desert style patio. Pilar Román
Design ideas for a small urban back patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and a pergola.
Pergolas
Pergolas
TerraformTerraform
Design ideas for a large modern patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Cedar Landing and Stairs to Patio, Veneer Stone Counter
Cedar Landing and Stairs to Patio, Veneer Stone Counter
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with brick paving, a pergola and a potted garden.
34th Place
34th Place
Dwell House LLCDwell House LLC
Small country back patio in Phoenix with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Dining & Pergola
Outdoor Dining & Pergola
Reclaimed Woods of the WorldReclaimed Woods of the World
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Orange County with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Mountain Golf Course Landscape
Mountain Golf Course Landscape
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Boise with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Small world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete 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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