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Shabby-Chic Style Patio with a Potted Garden 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.
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.
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.
Romantic Cottage Garden
Romantic Cottage Garden
My Romantic HomeMy Romantic Home
This is an example of a romantic patio in San Francisco with a potted garden.
Backyard Patio Lounge
Backyard Patio Lounge
DeGoey DesignsDeGoey Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic back patio in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Inner city urban gardening spaces
Inner city urban gardening spaces
GlowpearGlowpear
Shabby herb garden enclave. Photo by Glowpearians
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic courtyard patio in Melbourne with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Colaboración en Rehabilitación Museo Casa de los Mora Lucena. Antiguas Bodegas
Colaboración en Rehabilitación Museo Casa de los Mora Lucena. Antiguas Bodegas
Angar ArquitectosAngar Arquitectos
Reforma de patio interior. Antiguo Claustro
Inspiration for a vintage patio in Seville with a potted garden.
Food writer Mina Holland's first home in south London
Food writer Mina Holland's first home in south London
The Modern HouseThe Modern House
Romantic back patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Outdoor Inspiration
Outdoor Inspiration
IKEAIKEA
Turn your closed outdoor space into a flexible laundry room Discover an affordable laundry solution that fits your closed outdoor room perfectly. JONAXEL can be customized to your space and personal needs and can fit even in the smallest of balconies!
Comme une romance // As a romance
Comme une romance // As a romance
NR LandscapingNR Landscaping
©NR Landscaping
Design ideas for a small vintage patio in Other with a potted garden.
Comme une romance // As a romance
Comme une romance // As a romance
NR LandscapingNR Landscaping
©NR Landscaping
Design ideas for a small romantic patio in Other with a potted garden.
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
L'Aurey Des Jardins PaysagisteL'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste
L'Aurey Des Jardins
Large shabby-chic style patio in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
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.
Outdoor Room & Landscaping
Outdoor Room & Landscaping
UserUser
A small court yard design in Bergen County, NJ. A rustic two level flagstone patio and stone sitting walls. A small pond and several fountains, urns and statuary. Landscape design and construction services in the New Jersey and New York areas. 845-590-7306
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
L'Aurey Des Jardins PaysagisteL'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste
L'Aurey Des Jardins
Design ideas for a large shabby-chic style patio in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
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.
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
L'Aurey Des Jardins PaysagisteL'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste
Large romantic patio in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
L'Aurey Des Jardins PaysagisteL'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste
L'Aurey Des Jardins
Inspiration for a large vintage patio in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
Aménagement paysager d'une terrasse à Paris...
L'Aurey Des Jardins PaysagisteL'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste
L'Aurey Des Jardins
Large shabby-chic style patio in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Comme une romance // As a romance
Comme une romance // As a romance
NR LandscapingNR Landscaping
©NR Landscaping
Design ideas for a small shabby-chic style patio in Other with a potted garden.

Shabby-Chic Style Patio with a Potted Garden 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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