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Shabby-Chic Style Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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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.
Bright English Beach Cottage
Bright English Beach Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
David Tsay for HGTV Magazine
Romantic back patio in Los Angeles with decomposed granite and no cover.
Huntington Beach, CA Cottage
Huntington Beach, CA Cottage
Home Styling by Alexis E-DesignHome Styling by Alexis E-Design
There was nothing here to start except this bench which was on a different wall. I moved it to where it is now as to welcome the guests as they arrive. And I created a space around that with a small table, plant, throw and pillow.
Garden
Garden
Lisa Borgnes GiramontiLisa Borgnes Giramonti
Photo of a vintage patio in Los Angeles with no cover.
CASA DE HUESPEDES SANTA MARIA
CASA DE HUESPEDES SANTA MARIA
CuatroparedesCuatroparedes
Raul Perez Pellicer
Photo of a large romantic courtyard patio in Other with natural stone paving and no cover.
After Photo of Backyard Space
After Photo of Backyard Space
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
This is a view of the new patio space with the low retaining wall. The retaining wall allowed the space to be level for outdoor dining. The neighbor's garage is borrowed as a backdrop for the colorful plantings.
Rundle Stone & River Rock Patio with Rock Retaining Wall Garden
Rundle Stone & River Rock Patio with Rock Retaining Wall Garden
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Small romantic back patio in Calgary with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Ackerly Summer Home
Ackerly Summer Home
Heiberg Cummings DesignHeiberg Cummings Design
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in New York with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Lush garden
Lush garden
Beccy Smart PhotographyBeccy Smart Photography
Beccy Smart Photography © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a romantic patio in London with no cover.
romantic home
romantic home
My Romantic HomeMy Romantic Home
Photo of a shabby-chic style patio in San Francisco with no cover.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this courtyard's exterior fireplace, fountain, pergolas, and the custom sitting area.
Inspiration for an expansive romantic courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
1 Bed, 1 Bath with Private Garden
1 Bed, 1 Bath with Private Garden
EDGE2 Properties LondonEDGE2 Properties London
Design ideas for a small vintage back patio in London with no cover.
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.
Wood (Teak) Furniture
Wood (Teak) Furniture
Georgia Patio, Inc. - Outdoor FurnitureGeorgia Patio, Inc. - Outdoor Furniture
This is an example of a medium sized vintage back patio in Atlanta with brick paving and no cover.
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 relaxing
Outdoor relaxing
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
The sunken patio offers a quiet nook to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. The stone planters are made from local basalt, as is the patio floor. Plantings include lilies, roses and dwarf Korean lilac standards.
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
Design ideas for a vintage front patio in Chicago with a water feature, stamped concrete and no cover.
Top 10 Fireplaces by Fratantoni Design!
Top 10 Fireplaces by Fratantoni Design!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Custom outdoor fireplace in the entry courtyard with seating surrounding the flames.
Photo of an expansive shabby-chic style back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Dalton House Plan 3462 Rear Fire Pit
Dalton House Plan 3462 Rear Fire Pit
Elite Design GroupElite Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

Shabby-Chic Style Patio with No Cover 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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