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Traditional Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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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 classic patio in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Louvered Patio Systems
Louvered Patio Systems
Texas Shade WarehouseTexas Shade Warehouse
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Austin with concrete paving, a potted garden and a pergola.
New York Tropical Outdoor Entertaining Space with Natural Stone
New York Tropical Outdoor Entertaining Space with Natural Stone
STONEYARD®STONEYARD®
Round Boston Blend natural New England stone veneer looks amazing in this tranquil outdoor entertaining space. As you step through the wrought iron gate, and down the stone column staircase you are greeted by the inviting cool blue waters of an in ground pool. Sitting walls, columns, fireplace, chimney, stair risers, and a bar were all faced with the Boston Blend Round Thin Veneer. An outdoor kitchen and bar is the ideal hang out spot for pool parties and evening cocktail dinners. Escape the mid day sun in a cozy sitting nook complete with fireplace and TV. Tropical plantings and landscape features around the area create a beautiful retreat to relax the day away. Visit www.stoneyard.com/957 for more photos and video!
Entertaining Space
Entertaining Space
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Hypertufa containers filled with succulents on a drylaid, raised bluestone patio.
This is an example of a small classic back patio in Newark with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Patios and Hardscapes
Patios and Hardscapes
Archadeck of West PortlandArchadeck of West Portland
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Portland with concrete paving, a roof extension and a potted garden.
Rogers Residence
Rogers Residence
A Cultivated GardenA Cultivated Garden
Inspiration for a small classic back patio in Vancouver with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
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.
Crescent Ave. Urban Oasis
Crescent Ave. Urban Oasis
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, no cover and a potted garden.
Covered Concrete Patio Construction in Dover PA 17315
Covered Concrete Patio Construction in Dover PA 17315
JWE Remodeling and RoofingJWE Remodeling and Roofing
Covered poured concrete patio with flat roof. Patio spans the length of the house with cover extending past the main section and over the garage entry door. See all the job details of this covered concrete slab patio at https://www.jweremodeling.com/covered-concrete-patio-construction-dover-pa-17315/
Patio Paver Ideas
Patio Paver Ideas
Brick Block & Stone MasonryBrick Block & Stone Masonry
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Manhattan Courtyard Garden Design: Mediterranean Patio, Bistro Tables, Fountain,
Manhattan Courtyard Garden Design: Mediterranean Patio, Bistro Tables, Fountain,
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This inviting NYC courtyard landscape design features multiple dining areas for different groups of people in a public space. It has a romantic, Mediterranean, classical charm with terra cotta planters, stone benches, mosaic dining tables, and a stone fountain. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Upper West Side LEED Platinum Passive House
Upper West Side LEED Platinum Passive House
Ingui ArchitectureIngui Architecture
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Small Yard in Potomac MD
Small Yard in Potomac MD
Inviting SpacesInviting Spaces
Joylyn Hannahs Photography, LLC
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in DC Metro with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Square Lattice Fence & Scalloped Gate
Square Lattice Fence & Scalloped Gate
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
English Garden in the Bay Area
English Garden in the Bay Area
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Photography by Brent Bear
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Matthews
Matthews
Terra Nova Outdoor Living & Garden CenterTerra Nova Outdoor Living & Garden Center
Medium sized classic back patio in Tampa with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Courtyard makeover
Courtyard makeover
Blue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLCBlue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLC
Blue Sky Solutions
Medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta with a potted garden, a pergola and gravel.
Arts and Crafts Townhouse
Arts and Crafts Townhouse
Anik Pearson Architect, P.C.Anik Pearson Architect, P.C.
The steel doors of this restored historically significant Arts and Crafts townhouse’s family room open onto a rear garden with bluestone pavers, shade-loving plants, and a rear garden trellis wall with cascading water fountain. Photography by Eric Piasecki
Springdale Residence #1
Springdale Residence #1
Professional Landscaping CompanyProfessional Landscaping Company
ironside photography
Photo of a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a pergola and a potted garden.
Spring & Summer Containers
Spring & Summer Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Residential Landscape Containers. Add a hanging basket to your pergola to make your area a bit more exotic. You need to look closely to see the irrigation line that keeps the plants happy all summer.

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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