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Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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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.
Engine Co. No. 23
Engine Co. No. 23
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Paul Dyer Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Brooklyn backyard patio design in Prospect Heights for a young, professional couple who loves to both entertain and relax! This space includes a West Elm outdoor sectional and round concrete outdoor coffee table.
Classico Patio
Classico Patio
Inspiration for a classic back patio in London with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Bell Canyon Residence
Bell Canyon Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
View from the Living Room with Dining room, courtyard patio and pergola covered outdoor dining with mature trees at the back. The interior spaces of the Great Room are punctuated by a series of wide Fleetwood Aluminum multi-sliding glass doors positioned to frame the gardens and patio beyond while the concrete floor transitions from inside to out.
Staycation Hangout
Staycation Hangout
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The new Pool Cabana is a legal carport and replaced the existing unusable garage. It offers almost everything an indoor room could. The repurposed Moroccan light fixtures found in storage add to the enchanting ambience. Colored concrete adds interest to the deck and creates a designated area for the lounge chairs. When you've had enough sun you can head over to the covered cabana to relax.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Sherrie Nord-Wieczorek Interior DesignSherrie Nord-Wieczorek Interior Design
This beautiful addition to a 1960's home added covered entertaining space. With new pool decking, furnishings, landscaping, and a firepit this area is now an outdoor retreat!
Dans la boite!
Dans la boite!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
L'esprit au vert
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Paris with a potted garden and decking.
J-Z
J-Z
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with the slate pattern with a border on the edge, the patio has a beautiful gazebo with an amazing 8x8 hot tub and an additional stamped concrete patio across from it with a seating wall faced with natural stone and flagstone caps. However, that's not everything the patio has LED lights on seating wall, lights on the steps in between the patios and a beautiful flagstone walkway with gravel.
Brookline Modern Front Yard
Brookline Modern Front Yard
Nilsen Landscape Design, LLCNilsen Landscape Design, LLC
Traditional patio in Boston with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Urban Frenzy
Urban Frenzy
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The loveseat and pergola provide a shady resting spot behind the garage in this city garden.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Giardino in collina
Giardino in collina
Silvia LonghiSilvia Longhi
ph. Silvia Longhi
Large farmhouse patio in Venice with natural stone paving, a potted garden and an awning.
Derrière la porte, le patio
Derrière la porte, le patio
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Végétation fine devant le mur peint
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
jardin d'exposition
jardin d'exposition
ChlorophylleChlorophylle
Ségala dalles pierre naturelle 80x80 avec pergola et bacs de couleur
This is an example of a small eclectic courtyard patio in Paris with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Upper East Side Townhouse
Upper East Side Townhouse
VGC NYC Inc.VGC NYC Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in New York with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
ipe bench with planters
ipe bench with planters
Dion City Landscapes, IncDion City Landscapes, Inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in New York with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Outdoor Dining Space
Outdoor Dining Space
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Outdoor entertaining on this stunning patio is easy, especially with the outdoor dining set.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Salt Lake City with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Amesbury Residence/ Los Feliz
Amesbury Residence/ Los Feliz
Julie Maigret DesignJulie Maigret Design
Julie Maigret
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
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.
Backyard modern- La Mesa
Backyard modern- La Mesa
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in San Diego with a potted garden and decking.

Patio with a Potted Garden 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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