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Traditional Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Crescent Ave. Urban Oasis
Crescent Ave. Urban Oasis
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Briarcliff Manor, NY
JCI Construction CorpJCI Construction Corp
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
An expansive patio with a floating architectural pergola, built-in flower planters, and vibrant colors in furniture and accessories.
Inspiration for a large traditional patio in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Patio Planter
Patio Planter
Urban Dirt Gardening CompanyUrban Dirt Gardening Company
Seasonal greens and veggies complete with drip irrigation and timer. Low maintenance for chefs and kitchen staff.
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard patio in Dallas with a potted garden.
Spring/Summer Planters
Spring/Summer Planters
The Contained GardenThe Contained Garden
Patio Containers by The Contained Garden
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Donna Christensen
This is an example of a traditional back patio in Bridgeport with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Inspiration for a large classic courtyard patio in San Diego with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Romanité provençale à eygalieres dans les Alpilles
Romanité provençale à eygalieres dans les Alpilles
Bosc ArchitectesBosc Architectes
BOSC ARCHITECTES
Classic patio in Marseille with a potted garden.
Une attente devant le pool-houseb
Une attente devant le pool-houseb
Cristal AB - architecte DPLGCristal AB - architecte DPLG
Pavage en granite
Photo of a large classic front patio in Marseille with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Patios and pavers around pool
Patios and pavers around pool
The Outdoor DesignThe Outdoor Design
Photo of a large classic back patio in Charlotte with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
Balcony in Luxe Transitional Hi-Rise Residence
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
Small traditional patio in Dallas with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Cloud white downtown condo
Cloud white downtown condo
Wakely and Company LimitedWakely and Company Limited
The red maples are a beautiful contrast to the neutral interiors. Photography by Tim McGhie
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Toronto with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Primavera Real Thin Stone Veneer Patio and Flower Bed Siding
Primavera Real Thin Stone Veneer Patio and Flower Bed Siding
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
The Quarry Mill's Primavera natural thin stone veneer creates a stunning back porch and flower bed on this beautiful residential home. Primavera is a neutral colored natural thin dimensional ledgestone veneer. The stone is a natural travertine limestone that is sawn to specified heights. Primavera is intended to be drystacked which is a masonry term for a tight-fit or mortarless installation. The stone has soft neutral tones of cream, buff, white and light gold. Primavera is unique in that the edges of the stone are soft and slightly rounded (similar to a tumbled stone). In contrast, most of our dimensional ledgestones have a sawn finish on the top and bottom of each piece. This is a premium quality stone we import from overseas as there is nothing like it in the USA. We have it in stock and ready to ship. ​
Dans la cour!
Dans la cour!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
L'esprit au vert
Inspiration for a small classic front patio in Paris with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Baystate Outdoor PersoniaBaystate Outdoor Personia
14x14 Custom Vinyl Pergola with retractable Sunbrella Canopy built in Braintree MA
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Boston with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Trellis and Arbor Photos
Trellis and Arbor Photos
Heath CarpentryHeath Carpentry
Shade sails provide much needed shade and privacy for this backyard
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
The Garden Trellis CompanyThe Garden Trellis Company
The Garden Trellis Co.
Photo of a small classic patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Crown Heights Brownstone
Crown Heights Brownstone
kimberly peck architectkimberly peck architect
This Dutch Renaissance Revival style Brownstone located in a historic district of the Crown heights neighborhood of Brooklyn was built in 1899. The brownstone was converted to a boarding house in the 1950’s and experienced many years of neglect which made much of the interior detailing unsalvageable with the exception of the stairwell. Therefore the new owners decided to gut renovate the majority of the home, converting it into a four family home. The bottom two units are owner occupied, the design of each includes common elements yet also reflects the style of each owner. Both units have modern kitchens with new high end appliances and stone countertops. They both have had the original wood paneling restored or repaired and both feature large open bathrooms with freestanding tubs, marble slab walls and radiant heated concrete floors. The garden apartment features an open living/dining area that flows through the kitchen to get to the outdoor space. In the kitchen and living room feature large steel French doors which serve to bring the outdoors in. The garden was fully renovated and features a deck with a pergola. Other unique features of this apartment include a modern custom crown molding, a bright geometric tiled fireplace and the labyrinth wallpaper in the powder room. The upper two floors were designed as rental units and feature open kitchens/living areas, exposed brick walls and white subway tiled bathrooms.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Begonia, Caladium, and Coleus are combined to create a classic, elegant look. Donna Christensen
Design ideas for a traditional front patio in Bridgeport with a potted garden and no cover.
Medina mid-century modern
Medina mid-century modern
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
Medium sized classic courtyard patio in Seattle with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.

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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