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Traditional Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Hillsborough Cottage
Hillsborough Cottage
CK LandscapeCK Landscape
Design ideas for a classic back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Stone Walkways
Stone Walkways
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Boise with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Lawton Wood
Lawton Wood
UserUser
Fall and Summer container gardens designed for a longtime client.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in Seattle with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
BriarHill
BriarHill
Your Space By DesignYour Space By Design
Visual Hues
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Calgary with no cover, a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Old West Austin
Old West Austin
VerdiVerdi
This is an example of a large classic courtyard patio in Austin with a potted garden.
Square Lattice Fence
Square Lattice Fence
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Integral Lighting
Integral Lighting
Integral LightingIntegral Lighting
Hardscape lighting by Integral Lighting.
Design ideas for a classic front patio in Philadelphia with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Central Florida Estate
Central Florida Estate
Nasrallah Architectural Group, Inc.Nasrallah Architectural Group, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Orlando with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Rancho Cucamonga Backyard Remodel
Rancho Cucamonga Backyard Remodel
System PaversSystem Pavers
This outdoor remodel includes a custom curvature paver patio design, artificial turf, double paver stair set for easy planter access, detail planter between paver stairs, and energy efficient outdoor lighting.
Beverly Drive Residence
Beverly Drive Residence
DDLA Design Landscape ArchitectureDDLA Design Landscape Architecture
This formal garden in Highland Park, Texas features an expansive pool and side garden. The front garden features a circular driveway approach to the front porch. The Through side decorative garden gate, you can get a glimpse of the classical fountain and custom shade structure with cast stone columns and hanging baskets filled with flowers. Other design details on the project include a luxury pool with fountain jets, screen trees, Pennsylvania bluestone paving and steps with Mexican beach pebbles. Completed with Naud Burnett & Partners.
Southern Contemporary Folk
Southern Contemporary Folk
Wade Weissmann ArchitectureWade Weissmann Architecture
A brick patio grounds the classic furnishings designed for entertaining and relaxing.
This is an example of a traditional patio in Nashville with a potted garden and brick paving.
Poinsettia II
Poinsettia II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Jola Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic patio in Orange County with a potted garden and concrete slabs.
Park Slope Roof Terrace
Park Slope Roof Terrace
Mabbott Seidel ArchitectureMabbott Seidel Architecture
Photo of a small traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Small Residential Spaces
Small Residential Spaces
River Valley LandscapesRiver Valley Landscapes
Lancaster - Residential Landscape
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard patio in Atlanta with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Mangan
Mangan
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Photo of a classic patio in San Francisco with a potted garden.
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.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Donley Brick Co.Donley Brick Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Cozy Swings Hangs from Cedar Pergola over Patio
Cozy Swings Hangs from Cedar Pergola over Patio
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Broxash Road
Broxash Road
Granit Architects + InteriorsGranit Architects + Interiors
Andrew Beasley
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in London with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Laguna Beach Mini Mansion
Laguna Beach Mini Mansion
Design InterventionDesign Intervention
685 sq. foot pocket mansion in Laguna Beach VIllage.
Small classic courtyard patio in Orange County with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.

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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