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Small Patio with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Pro Colour Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Birchgrove - Tiny Courtyard
Birchgrove - Tiny Courtyard
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
Photos by Katrine Mardini
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a living wall.
Kensington House
Kensington House
Harriet Forde Design LtdHarriet Forde Design Ltd
Zac and Zac
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in London with a living wall, no cover and all types of cover.
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.
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
VanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas CityVanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas City
Pergola and chair backs were painted to match the hanging chair. Photo by VanElders Design Studio.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Kansas City with a living wall, decomposed granite and a pergola.
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.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front patio in Portland with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Gatti House 1
Gatti House 1
Barlow & Barlow DesignBarlow & Barlow Design
Simon Maxwell
Small traditional courtyard patio in London with a living wall.
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Karen Bobotas
Small traditional courtyard patio in Boston with natural stone paving, a living wall and a roof extension.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Hofstetter LandscapingHofstetter Landscaping
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Toronto with a living wall, natural stone paving and no cover.
La Sombra - Overall View
La Sombra - Overall View
Hush HouseHush House
Walking along the warm ipe wood deck to the softly-lit second floor entry way, surrounded by vines and greenery.
Photo of a small modern front patio in Austin with a living wall, decking and an awning.
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.
Perth Display Garden
Perth Display Garden
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
John Barnett, Janine Mendel
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with a living wall.
Arbors
Arbors
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
This is an example of a small back patio in Santa Barbara with a living wall, natural stone paving and a pergola.
2015 - travis heights
2015 - travis heights
EcotopesEcotopes
vertical screens with garapa framing. expanded steel frontside. galvanized welded-wire backside.
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Austin with a living wall, gravel and no cover.
Living Wall in Waipu
Living Wall in Waipu
Zones Landscaping Whangarei Jason ClarkeZones Landscaping Whangarei Jason Clarke
The client's brief was to install a living wall into the outdoor courtyard of their lodge to help create a tranquil and natural space for their clients to relax in. Through our initial consultation process, we provided mood boards and pricing indicators to identify our clients’ preferences and project budget before the final plant selection and quoting was carried out.” We chose a selection of predominantly native plants which included ferns, grasses, lilies and fuchsias, along with bromeliads to add a tropical feel to the wall. An irrigation system was included and set up on an automatic timer to allow for easy day to day care of the wall.” For the entrance to the lodge we also installed pebbles and succulents into the channels where the lighting was laid to provide extra interest and colour to this zone.
19th Century Creole Cottage w/Guest house & Pool
19th Century Creole Cottage w/Guest house & Pool
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Day dreaming of warmer weather & relaxing by a pool. Tour this historic Creole cottage on Curbed New Orleans to escape the cold! http://ow.ly/4TC530mWWYp Featured Lanterns: http://ow.ly/pcAu30mWWSO | http://ow.ly/SfPH30mWWVc | http://ow.ly/hp6f30mWWWJ
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.
BRONTE HOUSE
BRONTE HOUSE
The DesignoryThe Designory
Tom Ferguson
Inspiration for a small nautical patio in Sydney with a living wall and no cover.
Whitefish Bay Backyard
Whitefish Bay Backyard
GRG PlayscapesGRG Playscapes
Little Giant Photography
This is an example of a small bohemian back patio in Milwaukee with natural stone paving and a living wall.

Small 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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