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Shabby-Chic Style Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Pergola, Outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace, Flagstone Patio
Pergola, Outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace, Flagstone Patio
Austin Outdoor Living GroupAustin Outdoor Living Group
Austin Outdoor Living Group, Noelalee Ragle
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
River Retreat / Rental
River Retreat / Rental
KM InteriorsKM Interiors
KM Interiors
Medium sized romantic back patio in Other with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Highlands Ranch Patio and Roof Cover Sanctuary
Highlands Ranch Patio and Roof Cover Sanctuary
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Fireplace and Roof Cover
This is an example of a medium sized vintage patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Dinner Party
Outdoor Dinner Party
Dolce Design GroupDolce Design Group
Ali Mae Photography
Small vintage back patio in Orange County with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Moraga Gardening Oasis
Moraga Gardening Oasis
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert
Photo of a large romantic back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs.
HGTV's "Vacation House for Free" Project
HGTV's "Vacation House for Free" Project
Ranieri Construction LLCRanieri Construction LLC
With the linear two sided fireplace we were able to bring the indoors out and the outdoors in. Cozy wicker furniture invites one to sit and enjoy the alure of the flames. Ceiling fans bring much needed air movement in the warm summer months while the patio cover keeps the harsh desert sun off our heads. Potted plants bring a touch of nature to the space.
Flint Hills Ashlar Home
Flint Hills Ashlar Home
Edward's StoneEdward's Stone
Flint Hills | Ashlar is a beautiful natural stone with a soft appearance and colors that vary from warm greys and tans. The Ashlar Collection offers a wide variety of natural colors and appearances for project styles ranging from contemporary to modern farmhouse.
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.
M Roof Cover
M Roof Cover
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Patio Cover / Roof Cover with "M" feature.
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Highlands Ranch Patio and Roof Cover Sanctuary
Highlands Ranch Patio and Roof Cover Sanctuary
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Roof Cover Installation over a Patio
Photo of a medium sized vintage patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Highlands Ranch Patio and Roof Cover Sanctuary
Highlands Ranch Patio and Roof Cover Sanctuary
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Outdoor Living Space complete with fire features, comfortable furniture, an a roof cover with natural wood on the underside.
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Highlands Ranch Patio and Roof Cover Sanctuary
Highlands Ranch Patio and Roof Cover Sanctuary
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Outdoor Living Space complete with fire features, comfortable furniture, an a roof cover with natural wood on the underside.
Design ideas for a romantic patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Patio Cover
Patio Cover
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Patio Cover / Roof Cover
Medium sized vintage patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Flint Hills Ashlar Home
Flint Hills Ashlar Home
Edward's StoneEdward's Stone
Flint Hills | Ashlar is a beautiful natural stone with a soft appearance and colors that vary from warm greys and tans. The Ashlar Collection offers a wide variety of natural colors and appearances for project styles ranging from contemporary to modern farmhouse.
Flint Hills Ashlar Home
Flint Hills Ashlar Home
Edward's StoneEdward's Stone
Flint Hills | Ashlar is a beautiful natural stone with a soft appearance and colors that vary from warm greys and tans. The Ashlar Collection offers a wide variety of natural colors and appearances for project styles ranging from contemporary to modern farmhouse.
Fire Feature with Roof Cover Sanctuary
Fire Feature with Roof Cover Sanctuary
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Fireplace and Patio under a Roof Cover
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Shabby-Chic Style Patio with Concrete Slabs 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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