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Patio with a Living Wall and Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Lime Orchard
Lime Orchard
Tracie Butler Interior DesignTracie Butler Interior Design
Photo of a traditional patio in Los Angeles with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Landscape & Redesign of court yard
Landscape & Redesign of court yard
Crystal WoodsCrystal Woods
Redesign of courtyard with space saving seating made from Macrocarpa which has a very high natural oil content. Finely sanded and received 10 coats of oil and 2 coats of yacht varnish. cleaned and exposed stone wall and brick work and sealed to give a enhanced look. Cedar cladding to cover concrete block wall which was painted white, cedar finely sanded and finished in oil. Also with a floating bench and painted walls to help freshen the ambience.
Drumcondra
Drumcondra
The House ArchitectsThe House Architects
Contemporary bi-fold design with sunny landscape garden patio.
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in Dublin with a living wall, a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Newtown Square Landscape
Newtown Square Landscape
STENGER LANDSCAPINGSTENGER LANDSCAPING
Rob Cardillo
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Philadelphia with a living wall and natural stone paving.
A Stately Home
A Stately Home
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Our client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander
Backyard Renovations- Custom Pergola and patio
Backyard Renovations- Custom Pergola and patio
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The natural wood pergola and trellis provide shade over the bluestone outdoor entertaining area.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Providence with a living wall, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Patios
Patios
Diamond Homes, Inc.Diamond Homes, Inc.
Denver Urban Patio
Photo of a medium sized classic side patio in Denver with a living wall, natural stone paving and no cover.
Lake House Retreat
Lake House Retreat
Craig Bergmann Landscape DesignCraig Bergmann Landscape Design
Photography: Scott Shigley
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Chicago with a living wall, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Sitting Area
Outdoor Sitting Area
Grace BuildersGrace Builders
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Other with a living wall, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar
William W. Stubbs and AssociatesWilliam W. Stubbs and Associates
Design ideas for a large nautical back patio in Houston with a living wall, natural stone paving and no cover.
Hammersmith Home
Hammersmith Home
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Traditional courtyard patio in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Toronto small backyard
Toronto small backyard
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
plutadesigns
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Toronto with natural stone paving, a living wall and a pergola.
Engine Co. No. 23
Engine Co. No. 23
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Paul Dyer Photography
This is an example of an eclectic courtyard patio in San Francisco with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Nedlands 2
Nedlands 2
Tim Davies Landscaping | PerthTim Davies Landscaping | Perth
GRAB Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Perth with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Exotic Moroccan Retreat
Exotic Moroccan Retreat
Moxie Design Studio, LLCMoxie Design Studio, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving, a living wall and a pergola.
Jourdan Way Residence
Jourdan Way Residence
DDLA Design Landscape ArchitectureDDLA Design Landscape Architecture
Located in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, this project creates a welcoming driveway and arrival area that leads to a relaxing outdoor living area with natural pool shape with bluestone decks and unique boulders. The garden also features a covered pavilion, fireplace, decorative iron gates, steps stones, lush landscaping and shade arbor. Completed with Naud Burnett & Partners.
Attic Barcelona - Turó Park
Attic Barcelona - Turó Park
CAVAACAVAA
Filippo Polli
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Barcelona with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Dorrington Project 3.0
Dorrington Project 3.0
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Garden design & landscape construction in Melbourne by Boodle Concepts. Project in Reservoir, featuring floating porch steps from reclaimed wood, permeable paving & low-care planting. Vertical mesh cladding becomes a growing trellis.
Contemporary Oceanscape
Contemporary Oceanscape
Nicholson CompaniesNicholson Companies
Incredible living wall and two story waterfall feature
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary side patio in Orange County with a living wall and natural stone paving.
4 Season Porch Addition
4 Season Porch Addition
Design Plus ArchitectureDesign Plus Architecture
Covered Patio with built-in benches and climbing trellis's for plants and sun control
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Other with a living wall, natural stone paving and a gazebo.

Patio with a Living Wall and Natural Stone Paving 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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