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Shabby-Chic Style Patio Ideas and Designs

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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
St. Romain Residence
St. Romain Residence
St. Romain InteriorsSt. Romain Interiors
Medium sized vintage back patio in New Orleans with brick paving.
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.
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My Romantic HomeMy Romantic Home
Vintage patio in San Francisco.
Coastal Retreat
Coastal Retreat
Beth Dana DesignBeth Dana Design
Photo of a shabby-chic style patio in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.
My Houzz: Chic Boho Style for a Hawaii Apartment
My Houzz: Chic Boho Style for a Hawaii Apartment
Ashley Camper PhotographyAshley Camper Photography
Photo: Ashley Camper © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a vintage patio in Hawaii with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
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Dee CamplingDee Campling
Small shabby-chic style patio in Gloucestershire with concrete paving.
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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.
Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach
Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic CoutureRachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
Hammocks are a big part of the Shabby Chic world: a humble luxury, they find their way into myriad Shabby environments. Lily considers her garden her garden as another room in her cottage, hence her addition of a pretty plastic and practical rug. Photo Credit: Amy Neunsinger
Home in Provence
Home in Provence
Tongue in Cheek AntiquesTongue in Cheek Antiques
In Provence in the south of France, Jean Bernard and Nathalie Masset have created a terrace to marry well with their seventeen century home. The Massets have added accentuating details that might go unnoticed to the eye because they correspond beautifully with the surroundings. Note the railroad tie border around the terrace, and the old cut stones around the tree.
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.
The Urban Cottage https://www.vrbo.com/762430
The Urban Cottage https://www.vrbo.com/762430
APR Inc. Architectural Painting & RenovationAPR Inc. Architectural Painting & Renovation
Coastal Home Photography
This is an example of a large vintage back patio in Tampa with a fire feature and gravel.
Steamboat CottageaMy Houzz: Charming Cottage Getaway in Steamboat Springs
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Brenda OldeBrenda Olde
Photo: Brenda Olde © 2015 Houzz
Shabby-chic style patio in Denver.
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Backyard Patio Lounge
Backyard Patio Lounge
DeGoey DesignsDeGoey Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage back patio in Other.
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
Romantic front patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Complete Transformation
Complete Transformation
SouthBay Design and LandscapingSouthBay Design and Landscaping
Complete transformation for family and friends entertainment!
Photo of a shabby-chic style patio in San Francisco.
Country Fleur
Country Fleur
Teters Floral ProductsTeters Floral Products
Vintage patio in Dallas.

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.
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.
Covered Patio
Covered Patio
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love that this home has multiple covered patios with exposed beams, pergolas, and an exterior fireplace that we love!
Photo of an expansive shabby-chic style back patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond
Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond
Yoko Kloeden DesignYoko Kloeden Design
Design ideas for a small romantic back patio in London with natural stone paving.
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