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Patio with a Potted Garden and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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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.
2055 Forest Street - Park Hill Denver
2055 Forest Street - Park Hill Denver
Art of Home TeamArt of Home Team
Modern Exterior in Denver's Park Hill Neighborhood. Stone and Cedar with Integrated Lighting and Slat Pergola for Shade. NanaWall System. Metal Modern Planters.
RECLAIMED HANGING GARDEN
RECLAIMED HANGING GARDEN
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
We started with selecting a range of bespoke oversized copper planters, this brings strength of character to the space, enables us to plant deciduous feature trees for all year-round interest, as well as a variety of shrubs and scented groundcovers. Each planter is up light, defining its cube shape and reflecting the buildings architecture. With time the rich patina of the planters will become more distinct.
Gardener's Retreat
Gardener's Retreat
Andrew HeiserAndrew Heiser
This is an example of a small coastal back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, gravel and a roof extension.
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.
English Garden in the Bay Area
English Garden in the Bay Area
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
City Oasis Pool Landscape
City Oasis Pool Landscape
Elemental Construction Inc. - Pools and LandscapeElemental Construction Inc. - Pools and Landscape
Professional
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
Mid Century Masterpiece
Mid Century Masterpiece
Landscapes WALandscapes WA
Large contemporary back patio in Perth with a potted garden, a roof extension and concrete paving.
Haus WH
Haus WH
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Fotos: Julia Vogel, Köln
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Dusseldorf with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Maui Residence
Maui Residence
April Powers Interior DesignApril Powers Interior Design
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with natural stone paving, a pergola and a potted garden.
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.
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.
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.
Lively Planted Border with Custom COR-TEN Pots
Lively Planted Border with Custom COR-TEN Pots
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Custom designed COR-TEN pots sit in a planted border of Sedum 'Coral Reef', Dianthus 'Firewitch', and Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry).
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
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.
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.
Quiet Luxury, Earthen Inspired
Quiet Luxury, Earthen Inspired
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Rooted in a blend of tradition and modernity, this family home harmonizes rich design with personal narrative, offering solace and gathering for family and friends alike. Project by Texas' Urbanology Designs. Their North Richland Hills-based interior design studio serves Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Fort Worth, and upscale clients nationwide. For more about Urbanology Designs see here: https://www.urbanologydesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.urbanologydesigns.com/luxury-earthen-inspired-home-dallas
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.
Large classic patio in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.

Patio with a Potted Garden and All Types of Cover 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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