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Scandinavian Patio with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Porch
Backyard Porch
STACKLABSTACKLAB
Slatted clear cedar covering shades the south windows without limiting view to the sky. Gingerbread arching and posts were recreated to match the existing Arts & Craft style. Photography: Sean McBride
明石の家 ３つの中庭に寄り添う平屋
明石の家 ３つの中庭に寄り添う平屋
arbol一級建築士事務所　arbol一級建築士事務所　
Photo of a medium sized scandi front patio in Osaka with a fireplace, concrete paving and a pergola.
Rocha Apartment, Barcelona
Rocha Apartment, Barcelona
CaSA - Colombo and Serboli ArchitectureCaSA - Colombo and Serboli Architecture
Roberto Ruiz - www.robertoruiz.eu
Small scandinavian back patio in Barcelona with a pergola and tiled flooring.
Bayside Family Home
Bayside Family Home
Bask InteriorsBask Interiors
Suzi Appel
This is an example of a scandi back patio in Melbourne with decking and a pergola.
Sustainable 'Smart' Garden
Sustainable 'Smart' Garden
Accoya WoodAccoya Wood
- Innovative products Accoya® wood and Medite® Tricoya® Extreme feature in the award winning LG Smart Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show - The Silver Gilt Medal winning garden is designed by acclaimed landscape architect Hay Joung Hwang - Accoya wood is included in a water feature, furniture, cladding and pergolas and Medite Tricoya Extreme features in the roof and fascias
Innergård
Innergård
Schlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor ABSchlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor AB
This is an example of a scandi patio in Stockholm with gravel and a pergola.
Editorial projects
Editorial projects
Simply Nordic InteriorsSimply Nordic Interiors
Scandinavian back patio in San Diego with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Nordic Inspired New Build
Nordic Inspired New Build
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Medium sized scandinavian back patio in Seattle with a pergola.
633 on De La Heye
633 on De La Heye
Crontech ConsultingCrontech Consulting
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi back patio in Other with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Calda essenzialità con tocchi retrò per una villa sul mare
Calda essenzialità con tocchi retrò per una villa sul mare
Ideal WorkIdeal Work
Patio esterno alla zona da pranzo: un ampio salotto esterno creato con legno naturale sovrapposto alla pavimentazione in cemento.
Inspiration for a large scandi courtyard patio in Other with a pergola.
Walkways
Walkways
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
This is an example of a scandinavian back patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a pergola.
DÚPLEX LESSEPS
DÚPLEX LESSEPS
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Design ideas for a large scandinavian back patio in Other with a potted garden and a pergola.
土岐の曲り屋
土岐の曲り屋
ティー・プロダクツ建築設計事務所　t-products Architect's Officeティー・プロダクツ建築設計事務所　t-products Architect's Office
光土間に面して3枚引きの木製サッシ。開け放つと一体利用できます。光土間周辺の外壁だけ白木板張り。稽古場・道場としても、お子さんのプール遊びにも、縁側に座って畑仕事の一服したり、等々アウトドアリビングとして活用予定です。
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian courtyard patio in Other with concrete paving and a pergola.
DÚPLEX LESSEPS
DÚPLEX LESSEPS
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Inspiration for a large scandi back patio in Other with a potted garden and a pergola.
Elsternwick, VIC - renovation and extension
Elsternwick, VIC - renovation and extension
My ArchitectMy Architect
Photo of a medium sized scandi back patio in Melbourne with decking and a pergola.
Sunnerstavägen, Brottby
Sunnerstavägen, Brottby
Raminta Buta | FotografRaminta Buta | Fotograf
This is an example of a large scandinavian back patio in Stockholm with decking and a pergola.
SPA in Barcelona
SPA in Barcelona
Agami DesignAgami Design
Photo of a scandi back patio in Other with a pergola.
Inspiration trädgård & uteplats
Inspiration trädgård & uteplats
Fastighetsmäklare Malena EkFastighetsmäklare Malena Ek
Erik Olsson Fastighetsförmedling AB
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi back patio in Gothenburg with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Reforma vivienda Fenales
Reforma vivienda Fenales
Oficina de ObrasOficina de Obras
Patio abierto al que se conectan todas las dependencias de la vivienda unifamiliar.
Photo of a scandi patio in Other with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Villa Bång
Villa Bång
Sjöberg & TherméSjöberg & Thermé
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi side patio in Stockholm with decking and a pergola.

Scandinavian Patio with 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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