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Traditional Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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NYC Courtyard Garden Design: Mediterranean Patio, Bistro Tables, Fountain, Shade
NYC Courtyard Garden Design: Mediterranean Patio, Bistro Tables, Fountain, Shade
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Intimate city spaces, such as this NYC landscape design, can be the perfect place to create a mood, such as the romantic charm of this small courtyard patio garden in the middle of Manhattan. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Strawberry House
Strawberry House
UserUser
Lucy Walters
Photo of a classic patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
2018 Landscaping Projects
2018 Landscaping Projects
Bergfeld Landscape Architecture Studio Ltd.Bergfeld Landscape Architecture Studio Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized classic front patio in Chicago with a potted garden, stamped concrete and no cover.
Waconia
Waconia
Waconia Landscaping Co.Waconia Landscaping Co.
Photos by Waconia Landscaping Co
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in Minneapolis with brick paving, a potted garden and a roof extension.
Lexington Lofts and Rooftop Terraces
Lexington Lofts and Rooftop Terraces
Frazier AssociatesFrazier Associates
Peter Aaslestad
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional patio in Richmond with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Villa Sainte Maxime - France
Villa Sainte Maxime - France
UserUser
Victor Perez
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Lyon with a roof extension, natural stone paving and a potted garden.
Landscape
Landscape
Bradford Yard Living + LandscapingBradford Yard Living + Landscaping
landscape remodel
Medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
OUTDOOR/RENOVATIONS
OUTDOOR/RENOVATIONS
Neuhoff Custom BuildersNeuhoff Custom Builders
Outdoor living space, Basket weave Brick Patio, Custom Wrought Iron Railing,
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front patio in Raleigh with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Broadview Terraced Patio
Broadview Terraced Patio
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
Photo of a small classic back patio in Seattle with a potted garden.
Villa and Palazzo Margherita bernalda Basilicata
Villa and Palazzo Margherita bernalda Basilicata
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Project: Palazzo Margherita Bernalda Restoration Elements used: Encaustic Tiles, Antique Limestone, antique stone fountain, antique stone fireplace. Discover the cuisine, wines and history of the Basilicata region at the luxurious Palazzo Margherita. Set in the village of Bernalda, the well-preserved villa is close to the region’s white-sand beaches and the famed Sassi caves. The property was recently renovated by the Coppola family with decorator Jacques Grange, imbuing its luxurious traditional interiors with modern style. Start each day of your stay with an included breakfast, then head out to read in the courtyard garden, lounge under an umbrella on the terrace by the pool or sip a mimosa at the al-fresco bar. Have dinner at one of the outdoor tables, then finish the evening in the media room. The property also has its own restaurant and bar, which are open to the public but separate from the house. Traditional architecture, lush gardens and a few modern furnishings give the villa the feel of a grand old estate brought back to life. In the media room, a vaulted ceiling with ornate moldings speaks to the home’s past, while striped wallpaper in neutral tones is a subtly contemporary touch. The eat-in kitchen has a dramatically arched Kronos stone ceiling and a long, welcoming table with bistro-style chairs. The nine suite-style bedrooms are each decorated with their own scheme and each have en-suite bathrooms, creating private retreats within the palazzo. There are three bedrooms with queen beds on the garden level; all three have garden access and one has a sitting area. Upstairs, there are six bedrooms with king beds, all of which have access to either a Juliet balcony, private balcony or furnished terrace. From Palazzo Margherita’s location in Bernalda, it’s a 20-minute drive to several white-sand beaches on the Ionian Sea. Photos courtesy of Luxury Retreats, Barbados.
San Jose - Minnesota Ave
San Jose - Minnesota Ave
HWH Home and GardenHWH Home and Garden
Medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
This is an example of a small traditional front patio in Chicago with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Sunroom and patio
Sunroom and patio
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Cincinnati with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Container Gardening
Container Gardening
Landscape Garden CentersLandscape Garden Centers
Design: canna, yellow hibiscus, yellow callibrachoa, purple wave petunias
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Other with a potted garden.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
American Landscape CompanyAmerican Landscape Company
Photo of a traditional patio in San Diego with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
72 Mercer Street
72 Mercer Street
TRA studio Architecture PLLCTRA studio Architecture PLLC
Rich Caplan
Classic back patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Waconia
Waconia
Waconia Landscaping Co.Waconia Landscaping Co.
Medium sized traditional front patio in Minneapolis with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
Petrucci Johnson HomesPetrucci Johnson Homes
Medium sized traditional back patio in Detroit with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
East Hampton Retreat
East Hampton Retreat
Bryan Bilczewski DesignBryan Bilczewski Design
Photo of a medium sized classic side patio in New York with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Exterior Update
Exterior Update
Sue OdaSue Oda
In the backyard, our clients wanted to create a space for entertaining, hanging out with their grandchildren, and growing their own vegetables. The yard was replaced with a flagstone patio including a large raised bed. We also hid the air conditioning unit to create a convivial and functional area.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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