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Small Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Irvington Deck + Patio
Irvington Deck + Patio
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. A bright tiled planter anchors an otherwise neutral space. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Playful accents with a dart board and bright cherry red accent table. Patterned pillows from Dyphor Brooklyn and a Coyuchi blanket make this space lounge worthy!
MARYLEBONE TOWNHOUSE _ LONDON
MARYLEBONE TOWNHOUSE _ LONDON
FRENCH+TYEFRENCH+TYE
FRENCH+TYE
Photo of a small classic side patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Techo-Bloc Monticello Paver Patio
Techo-Bloc Monticello Paver Patio
Zeke's Outdoor ServicesZeke's Outdoor Services
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Other with tiled flooring, a potted garden and no cover.
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
GardenWiseGardenWise
Michael K. Wilkinson
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in DC Metro with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
Chicago Residence
Chicago Residence
Whitacre Greer CompanyWhitacre Greer Company
Beautifully landscaped private patio area featuring Whitacre Greer 50 series 4x8x2-1/4 clay pavers. Designed and installed by Christy Webber Landscapes.
Container Gardening
Container Gardening
Landscape Garden CentersLandscape Garden Centers
Design: canna, sunset hibiscus, chollipo euonymus, salmon geranium, yellow callibrachoa, purple wave petunias, sweet potato vine
Small contemporary back patio in Other with a potted garden.
Seasonal Container planting
Seasonal Container planting
Kathleen Bassett GardensKathleen Bassett Gardens
Kathy Bassett: this planting will bloom from early summer through November in zone 7b
Inspiration for a small bohemian courtyard patio in Boston with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Fremantle Courtyard
Fremantle Courtyard
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with decking and a potted garden.
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Inspiration for a small contemporary side patio in Nantes with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
TDV DesignTDV Design
This is an example of a small mediterranean side patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Le jardin secret d'un hôtel particulier
Le jardin secret d'un hôtel particulier
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les feuillages se mêlent - 1er pintemps
Small contemporary patio in Paris with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Maison année 50
Maison année 50
Audrey Laurent PhotographieAudrey Laurent Photographie
Audrey laurent
Photo of a small contemporary patio in Grenoble with a potted garden and no cover.
Landscape
Landscape
GCSF Pavers and LandscapeGCSF Pavers and Landscape
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Resale Condominium (Double Bay)
Resale Condominium (Double Bay)
The Local INN.terior Pte. Ltd.The Local INN.terior Pte. Ltd.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Singapore with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Clissold Crescent
Clissold Crescent
Bradley Van Der StraetenBradley Van Der Straeten
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in London with a potted garden and decking.
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Mechanicsville
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Mechanicsville
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Inspiration for a small rustic back patio in Richmond with a potted garden.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Elevation Home BuildersElevation Home Builders
Small Courtyard
Inspiration for a small classic courtyard patio in Cedar Rapids with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Fulham Road
Fulham Road
Nicholas Ferris Photography LLCNicholas Ferris Photography LLC
Nicholas Ferris
Small contemporary back patio in London with a potted garden.
18th Floor Balcony in Luxe Transitional Hi-Rise Residence
18th Floor Balcony in Luxe Transitional Hi-Rise Residence
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
"A HOME WITH A VIEW" OF Downtown Dallas. 18th floor Hi-rise Patio. Interior Design by Dona Rosene Interiors; Photography by Michael Hunter
This is an example of a small classic patio in Dallas with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a roof extension.

Small Patio with a Potted Garden 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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