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World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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Japanese Modern ADU- Tiny House for a Designer
Japanese Modern ADU- Tiny House for a Designer
SBaird DesignSBaird Design
Design ideas for a world-inspired back patio in Portland with concrete slabs and no cover.
M-L Dumfries
M-L Dumfries
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
PA Flagstone patio on concrete with a wood burning fireplace, natural thin stone with blue stone caps and LED lights.
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Other.
Kalorama Contemporary
Kalorama Contemporary
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
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Larchmont
Larchmont
CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATESCARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.
The Courtyard House
The Courtyard House
Fadd StudioFadd Studio
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Bengaluru.
Garden Outdoor Tub
Garden Outdoor Tub
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The master bathroom's outdoor shower is a natural garden escape. The natural stone tub is nestled in the tropical landscaping and complements the stone pavers on the floor. The wall mount shower head is a waterfall built into the lava rock privacy walls. A teak stool sits beside the tub for easy placement of towels and shampoos. The master bathroom opens to the outdoor shower through a full height glass door and the indoor shower's glass wall connect the two spaces seamlessly.
梅原横丁の家
梅原横丁の家
戸田晃建築設計事務所戸田晃建築設計事務所
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Tokyo Suburbs.
Urban Frenzy
Urban Frenzy
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The loveseat and pergola provide a shady resting spot behind the garage in this city garden.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Expansive world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Pool Side Sitting Area
Pool Side Sitting Area
Innovative DesignsInnovative Designs
Innovative Designs Luxury Home Builders for Discerning Clients 954-921-4318 Ames Design International Architecture Brantley Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Miami.
Villa Acqua
Villa Acqua
VdinterieurdesignVdinterieurdesign
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Corsica.
Ali's Residence
Ali's Residence
DotandDotand
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Chennai.
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
The house opens in dramatic fashion to the golf course view. The Ipe rain-screens and trellis will weather naturally and over time will gracefully blend into the soft monochromatic color palette.
Old Village
Old Village
Elizabeth Stuart DesignElizabeth Stuart Design
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Charleston with a roof extension.
Rockfig safari lodge
Rockfig safari lodge
Imagenius InteriorsImagenius Interiors
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Other with a bar area.
坪庭のある古都の町家
坪庭のある古都の町家
神奈川エコハウス神奈川エコハウス
World-inspired patio in Other.
Dilido Island Residence
Dilido Island Residence
Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Miami.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Fire Magic Grills - Robert H Peterson CompanyFire Magic Grills - Robert H Peterson Company
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.
Royal Kanae
Royal Kanae
Willman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASIDWillman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASID
Linny Morris
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii with a roof extension.

World-Inspired Patio 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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.
建築工房 ひとと木様 2015年撮影
建築工房 ひとと木様 2015年撮影
株式会社トレス株式会社トレス
滋賀住宅 建築工房 ひとと木　 http://www.k-hitotoki.com/
World-inspired front patio in Osaka with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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