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Shabby-Chic Style Patio Ideas and Designs

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Wine Barrel Wood Deck
Wine Barrel Wood Deck
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic back patio in San Francisco with decking, no cover and a potted garden.
beverly drive - garden
beverly drive - garden
Sandy KoepkeSandy Koepke
Shabby-chic style patio in Los Angeles.
Terrasse Paris Pantheon
Terrasse Paris Pantheon
Jardins IntemporelsJardins Intemporels
Suzanne Meijer
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style patio in Paris.
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Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
L'Aurey Des Jardins PaysagisteL'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste
This is an example of a large shabby-chic style patio in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Cottage garden
Cottage garden
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
A magical setting for all seasons a pretty cottage garden & dramatic forest views creates a fairytale reality.
This is an example of a medium sized vintage front patio in San Francisco.
Backyard Patio Lounge
Backyard Patio Lounge
DeGoey DesignsDeGoey Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Other.
Smithtown, NY Pool, Patio, Outdoor Kitchen & Firepit
Smithtown, NY Pool, Patio, Outdoor Kitchen & Firepit
Above All Masonry Design, IncAbove All Masonry Design, Inc
This multi-level patio features a sunny, free-form swimming pool with plenty of lounging space, a fire pit seating area, outdoor kitchen and bar, and an outdoor dining area.
Loggia
Loggia
UserUser
This is an example of a shabby-chic style patio in Amsterdam.
Spring Flowering Container Garden
Spring Flowering Container Garden
UserUser
Early spring and the containers have been planted with spring flowering bulbs.
Photo of a small vintage courtyard patio in New York with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
The Beach Group Properties, LLCThe Beach Group Properties, LLC
Expansive pool deck courtyard with a summer kitchen and pergola to enjoy alfresco dining year round.
Design ideas for an expansive romantic courtyard patio in Other with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Vertical Gardens
Vertical Gardens
GreenSpace Vertical GardensGreenSpace Vertical Gardens
Photo of a shabby-chic style back patio in Melbourne with a pergola.
Classic Carolina Inground Hot Tub
Classic Carolina Inground Hot Tub
Bradford ProductsBradford Products
This Classic Carolina spa is installed fully in ground. It is finished with our signature tile trim, leaving all vertical surfaces with exposed stainless steel and all horizontal surfaces and waterline tiled. This spa is 80" x 80" and features 16 hydrotherapy jets
Bellevue Color + Outdoor Living
Bellevue Color + Outdoor Living
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
This is an example of a vintage back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Appartamento Kate e Cristiano
Appartamento Kate e Cristiano
Matteo CireneiMatteo Cirenei
Matteo Cirenei © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a romantic patio in Milan with brick paving.
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.
Outdoor Entertaining
Outdoor Entertaining
The MineThe Mine
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style patio in Seattle.
Courtyard Fireplace
Courtyard Fireplace
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this courtyard's exterior fireplace with wrought iron detail, the curved stairs, and picture windows.
Design ideas for an expansive romantic courtyard patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, tiled flooring and no cover.
Garden
Garden
Lisa Borgnes GiramontiLisa Borgnes Giramonti
Photo of a vintage patio in Los Angeles with no cover.
Houzz Tour
Houzz Tour
Dee CamplingDee Campling
Small shabby-chic style patio in Gloucestershire with an awning.

Shabby-Chic Style 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.
Romantic Cottage Garden
Romantic Cottage Garden
My Romantic HomeMy Romantic Home
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style patio in San Francisco.
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