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Shabby-Chic Style Brown Patio Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Gardens
Backyard Gardens
Durable GreenbedDurable Greenbed
Raised Garden Planters Durable Greenbed
Design ideas for a vintage side patio in Other with gravel.
Branxholm Park House, Scottish Borders
Branxholm Park House, Scottish Borders
Inside Story PhotographyInside Story Photography
Inside Story Photography - Tracey Bloxham
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Other with gravel, a fire feature and a pergola.
Italianate Lantern by Bevolo
Italianate Lantern by Bevolo
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
An inviting space for outdoor entertaining.
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen.
Lane Cove Home by Lindfield Landscapes
Lane Cove Home by Lindfield Landscapes
Vergola NSWVergola NSW
Lane Cove redesign and build Hamptons Style cabana indoor outdoor living space! Intergrated Vergola louvred roof system. Huge transformation
Photo of a medium sized vintage patio in Sydney.
Pergola, Outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace, Flastone Patio
Pergola, Outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace, Flastone Patio
Austin Outdoor Living GroupAustin Outdoor Living Group
Austin Outdoor Living Group, Noelalee Ragle
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Backyard Patio Lounge
Backyard Patio Lounge
DeGoey DesignsDeGoey Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic back patio in Other.
Fermob Outdoor from France: Montmarte
Fermob Outdoor from France: Montmarte
The Wooden DuckThe Wooden Duck
Alex Thurston
Medium sized romantic back patio in San Francisco.
Brick Patio and Fireplace
Brick Patio and Fireplace
The Nelson TeamThe Nelson Team
This beautiful space began with an overlay of the existing concrete patio, and an extension out into the yard with brick pavers, mortared with "messy" joints, to increase entertainment space. A brick, wood burning fireplace with wood storage and seating wall was built, along with grilling area to match. Synthetic turf, with a brick rowlock, was used to create outdoor ping-pong area so turf would not be worn down, Area was landscaped and irrigation was adjusted as needed.
St. Romain Residence
St. Romain Residence
St. Romain InteriorsSt. Romain Interiors
Medium sized vintage back patio in New Orleans with brick paving.
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
Design ideas for a romantic front patio in Chicago with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
STILE SEMPLICE DAL CARATTERE DECISO
STILE SEMPLICE DAL CARATTERE DECISO
ESSEstudioarchESSEstudioarch
Photo of an expansive shabby-chic style side patio in Other with brick paving and a roof extension.
EVASION URBAINE I MARSEILLE 6 I 650 000 €
EVASION URBAINE I MARSEILLE 6 I 650 000 €
ARCHIKARCHIK
MAISON ARCHIK
This is an example of a shabby-chic style patio in Marseille.
マンションのエントランスをナチュラルガーデンに
マンションのエントランスをナチュラルガーデンに
ジャルダン・ファヴォリジャルダン・ファヴォリ
Photo By：Sugio Kiyoshi
This is an example of a vintage patio in Nagoya.
Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
South Haven BuildersSouth Haven Builders
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style patio in Atlanta.
Colonial Residence
Colonial Residence
LKM Mowing & LandscapingLKM Mowing & Landscaping
Medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Rénovation d'un toit-terrasse/rooftop
Rénovation d'un toit-terrasse/rooftop
Terrasse et Jardin de ParisTerrasse et Jardin de Paris
Un bel olivier dans un pot design de chez pottery pots
Photo of a shabby-chic style patio in Paris.
Downtown Frederick, MD
Downtown Frederick, MD
Clearwater Landscape & NurseryClearwater Landscape & Nursery
This is an example of a vintage patio in DC Metro.
Brick Patio and Fireplace
Brick Patio and Fireplace
The Nelson TeamThe Nelson Team
This beautiful space began with an overlay of the existing concrete patio, and an extension out into the yard with brick pavers, mortared with "messy" joints, to increase entertainment space. A brick, wood burning fireplace with wood storage and seating wall was built, along with grilling area to match. Synthetic turf, with a brick rowlock, was used to create outdoor ping-pong area so turf would not be worn down, Area was landscaped and irrigation was adjusted as needed.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
M the BuildersM the Builders
This is an example of an expansive vintage back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Villa Toscana
Villa Toscana
Matteo Castelli FotografiaMatteo Castelli Fotografia
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style patio in Other.

Shabby-Chic Style Brown Patio 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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