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Side Patio with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Familiengarten
Familiengarten
Kunkel Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbHKunkel Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbH
Kunkel GmbH Otzberg
Inspiration for a small country side patio in Frankfurt with natural stone paving, no cover and a living wall.
Badri Residence
Badri Residence
Architecture ParadigmArchitecture Paradigm
Photographer: Anand Jaju
Contemporary side patio in Bengaluru with a living wall and no cover.
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
Corten planter with ornamental grasses and bamboo
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side patio in Toronto with a living wall and an awning.
Mountain Cabin
Mountain Cabin
Confluence ArchitectureConfluence Architecture
Heavy timber and steel grape arbor and sun shade on south patio
Design ideas for a small rustic side patio in Denver with a living wall, natural stone paving and no cover.
OASIS AT HOME
OASIS AT HOME
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side patio in Dallas with a living wall, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Birmingham street Alexandria
Birmingham street Alexandria
casafabricacasafabrica
the brief was to create a multipurpose outdoor space for employees and clients which could be used for recreational or business purposes. we wanted to keep the original features of the Art Deco hanger at the same time softening the area with timber and greenery.
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
The roof overhang, clad in hemlock fir, cantilevers over a deck that extends the length of the guest house. The deck is accessed via sliding doors from the living area and bedroom.
Sky High Apartment | South Melbourne
Sky High Apartment | South Melbourne
Alisa and Lysandra InteriorsAlisa and Lysandra Interiors
Photos from Dingle Partners Real Estate
Design ideas for a contemporary side patio in Melbourne with a living wall and a roof extension.
Dimora di un architetto
Dimora di un architetto
Arch. Giuseppe ChigiottiArch. Giuseppe Chigiotti
Traditional side patio in Florence with no cover, decking and a living wall.
Fremantle Pool & Outdoor Area Overhaul
Fremantle Pool & Outdoor Area Overhaul
Planted PassionPlanted Passion
D-Max Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern side patio in Perth with a living wall, concrete slabs and an awning.
Garden Arbor
Garden Arbor
Coastal Screen and RailCoastal Screen and Rail
Custom Aluminum Arbor at Garden Entry
Inspiration for a small traditional side patio in Miami with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Boho interiors
Boho interiors
LadyLikeBlogLadyLikeBlog
Interior conservatory living room garden.
Small nautical side patio in West Midlands with a living wall, decking and all types of cover.
Patios
Patios
Diamond Homes, Inc.Diamond Homes, Inc.
Denver Urban Patio
Photo of a medium sized classic side patio in Denver with a living wall, natural stone paving and no cover.
Giardino Rustico
Giardino Rustico
Sara LorenzoniSara Lorenzoni
Sara Lorenzoni Fotografia
This is an example of a mediterranean side patio in Florence with a living wall and a pergola.
Sustainable Garden
Sustainable Garden
Schlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor ABSchlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor AB
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Stockholm with a living wall, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Gazebo & Custom Screen
Gazebo & Custom Screen
Benchmark Building Services Inc.Benchmark Building Services Inc.
Gazebo, Decks and Patios
This is an example of a small traditional side patio in Toronto with a living wall, decking and a gazebo.
Lounge Size | Garden Trellis
Lounge Size | Garden Trellis
Western Timber FrameWestern Timber Frame
Timber framed trellis for additional shade and privacy in along a side yard.
Design ideas for a classic side patio in Salt Lake City with a living wall.
Gulf-Front Grandeur
Gulf-Front Grandeur
E. F. San JuanE. F. San Juan
Gulf-Front Grandeur Private Residence / Alys Beach, Florida Architect: Khoury & Vogt Architects Builder: Hufham Farris Construction --- This one-of-a-kind Gulf-front residence in the New Urbanism community of Alys Beach, Florida, is truly a stunning piece of architecture matched only by its views. E. F. San Juan worked with the Alys Beach Town Planners at Khoury & Vogt Architects and the building team at Hufham Farris Construction on this challenging and fulfilling project. We supplied character white oak interior boxed beams and stair parts. We also furnished all of the interior trim and paneling. The exterior products we created include ipe shutters, gates, fascia and soffit, handrails, and newels (balcony), ceilings, and wall paneling, as well as custom columns and arched cased openings on the balconies. In addition, we worked with our trusted partners at Loewen to provide windows and Loewen LiftSlide doors. Challenges: This was the homeowners’ third residence in the area for which we supplied products, and it was indeed a unique challenge. The client wanted as much of the exterior as possible to be weathered wood. This included the shutters, gates, fascia, soffit, handrails, balcony newels, massive columns, and arched openings mentioned above. The home’s Gulf-front location makes rot and weather damage genuine threats. Knowing that this home was to be built to last through the ages, we needed to select a wood species that was up for the task. It needed to not only look beautiful but also stand up to those elements over time. Solution: The E. F. San Juan team and the talented architects at KVA settled upon ipe (pronounced “eepay”) for this project. It is one of the only woods that will sink when placed in water (you would not want to make a boat out of ipe!). This species is also commonly known as ironwood because it is so dense, making it virtually rot-resistant, and therefore an excellent choice for the substantial pieces of millwork needed for this project. However, ipe comes with its own challenges; its weight and density make it difficult to put through machines and glue. These factors also come into play for hinging when using ipe for a gate or door, which we did here. We used innovative joining methods to ensure that the gates and shutters had secondary and tertiary means of support with regard to the joinery. We believe the results speak for themselves! --- Photography by Layne Lillie, courtesy of Khoury & Vogt Architects
Cortile Tenuta Paterno, Firenze
Cortile Tenuta Paterno, Firenze
Studio La NoceStudio La Noce
Ristrutturazione castello storico del 18° Secolo comprendente restauro, Art & Decor ed arredamento. Nuova progettazione architettonica con realizzazione della casa di caccia, chiesa, corte e dependance per eventi cerimoniali. Studio La Noce
Augsburger Holzhaus "Oberndorf"
Augsburger Holzhaus "Oberndorf"
Augsburger Holzhaus GmbHAugsburger Holzhaus GmbH
Wittmann Robert
Photo of a medium sized classic side patio in Munich with a living wall and natural stone paving.

Side Patio with a Living Wall 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 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 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 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 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 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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