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Patio with a Living Wall and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Wellington ST Infill Project
Wellington ST Infill Project
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Urban Angles photography . John Wheatley.
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Melbourne with a living wall, concrete slabs and a pergola.
West Village Townhouse
West Village Townhouse
LUBRANO CIAVARRA ARCHITECTS PLLCLUBRANO CIAVARRA ARCHITECTS PLLC
Chris Cooper Photographer
Contemporary back patio in New York with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Calvin Street
Calvin Street
Chris Dyson ArchitectsChris Dyson Architects
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in London with a living wall and concrete slabs.
Glass Railing - Contemporary
Glass Railing - Contemporary
Mullet's Aluminum ProductsMullet's Aluminum Products
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Tampa with a living wall, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Fremantle Pool & Outdoor Area Overhaul
Fremantle Pool & Outdoor Area Overhaul
Planted PassionPlanted Passion
D-Max Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern side patio in Perth with a living wall, concrete slabs and an awning.
Countryside Lane
Countryside Lane
BOSS ArchitectureBOSS Architecture
photography by raul garcia
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Denver with concrete slabs, no cover and a living wall.
Calvin Street - The Courtyard
Calvin Street - The Courtyard
Peter Landers PhotographyPeter Landers Photography
Peter Landers Photography
Photo of a contemporary patio in London with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Custom Installations & Designs
Custom Installations & Designs
OUTDECO USAOUTDECO USA
Contemporary patio in San Diego with a living wall and concrete slabs.
Terrasse vue de l'intérieur
Terrasse vue de l'intérieur
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Medium sized modern patio in Paris with concrete slabs, no cover and a living wall.
Tropical Taste
Tropical Taste
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Minneapolis with a living wall, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Contemporary Masterpiece
Contemporary Masterpiece
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Interior Designer Jacques Saint Dizier Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Sustainable Garden
Sustainable Garden
Schlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor ABSchlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor AB
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Stockholm with a living wall, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Dion Home
Dion Home
Eric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLCEric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLC
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Albuquerque with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.
Lattice Awnings
Lattice Awnings
The Awning CompanyThe Awning Company
Custom Lattice Awning for patio with customer specific graphic design, stucco and rock posts. Note The Awning Company also sells lighting and can install fans as well. Wiring is run through aluminum joists, out of sight. Lighting not only increases the attractiveness of your Awning, it provides space ambient lighting, spot focus on BBQ area, flood light for yard, etc.
Modern Laurelhurst Estate
Modern Laurelhurst Estate
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized industrial back patio in Seattle with a living wall, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Vertical Gardens
Vertical Gardens
Living Green DesignLiving Green Design
Bringing the indoors out with this Air plant designed shower by Brandon Pruett. This is an extremely low maintenance since the shower will hydrate the air plants so no need to water them.
Remodel & Home Staging San Francisco I.
Remodel & Home Staging San Francisco I.
Maria Miller Design LLCMaria Miller Design LLC
Design ideas for a traditional patio in San Francisco with a living wall and concrete slabs.
Northern Liberties Backyard
Northern Liberties Backyard
Metric Concrete Construction & Design Inc.Metric Concrete Construction & Design Inc.
Northern Liberties Gem- Dyed Concrete to a grey color. We also used an acid to stain and discolor the newly poured concrete. After that we impregnated salt to eat into the concrete to create small holes. As a unique touch we embedded large nails into the concrete and used acid to create shadows of the nail marks into the concrete. The deck was built as a landing area stepping out of the door. In the rear of the yard, steel was mounted vertically to accept the grid and then filled with river rock. Steel trim was installed to the concrete to create the planter areas that border the concrete. Bamboo, trees, shrubs, and flowers were newly planted. The before pics show the previous yard condition. The yard was transformed into a stunning Asian themed work of art. Everything was executed perfectly by the installers who worked on this site. This customer now has a custom one of a kind backyard in Philadelphia, PA.
Weessies
Weessies
Land Mechanics, Inc.Land Mechanics, Inc.
Photo by Bronwyn Miller
This is an example of a small eclectic back patio in Orange County with a living wall and concrete slabs.
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Other with a living wall, concrete slabs and no cover.

Patio with a Living Wall and Concrete Slabs 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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