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World-Inspired Back Patio Ideas and Designs

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slate patio with limestone waterfall water feature, boulders, fire bowl, weathered steel panels and ipe bench
Inspiration for a world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Outdoor Living - Chestnut
Outdoor Living - Chestnut
Monarch Gardens, Inc.Monarch Gardens, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Private Residence - Black Hammock Island
Private Residence - Black Hammock Island
First Coast ShadeFirst Coast Shade
Large world-inspired back patio in Jacksonville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Thai inspired retreat
Thai inspired retreat
Design by MishaDesign by Misha
The inspiration was a Thai inspired retreat that offered comfortable lounging outdoors. The suspended outdoor bed displays an asian aesthetic while giving the lounger a zen floating sensation. This Hardscape offers great entertaining with outdoor lounging around a beautiful custom fire pit and a custom built-in barbecue kitchen.
Cedar Pergola
Cedar Pergola
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
Asian inspired, this lofty pegola provides a dry place to relax in rainy Portland. Donna Giguere Landscape Design
Large world-inspired back patio in Portland with a pergola.
Carol's instant landscape
Carol's instant landscape
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Portland with a water feature, decking and a pergola.
Hammond-Stallworth Residence
Hammond-Stallworth Residence
Cooper Johnson Smith Architects and Town PlannersCooper Johnson Smith Architects and Town Planners
World-inspired back patio in Tampa.
Mist Works Professional Misting Systems Louisiana
Mist Works Professional Misting Systems Louisiana
Mist Work Misting SystemsMist Work Misting Systems
Mist Works installed one of our high pressure misitng systems on this Denham Springs estate. The high pressure misting pump with ultra fine nozzles used, means no surface wetting. The outdoor 3 speed epoxy coated fans with stainless steel mist rings can help drop temperatures up to 20 degrees in the Southern States,30 degrees in the Western dry US.
Artfully Curated In Palm Beach
Artfully Curated In Palm Beach
UserUser
This loggia is the perfect outdoor space to relax and enjoy the Florida weather with friends and family. From the thoughtfully designed landscaping bringing a green wallscape to my signature use of Moroccan desert lanterns. Michael Taylor furniture flanks the space as a #laverne bronze table centers the room.
San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden
San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
Backyard patio with large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns and other shade plants Erik Jones
Pools, Pools, Pools!!!
Pools, Pools, Pools!!!
UserUser
Jonathan Nutt- Courtesy of Southampton Builders LLC. Design by Grassie River Studios
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Ka Hale
Ka Hale
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Mark Ammen
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Port Royal
Port Royal
Collins DuPont Design GroupCollins DuPont Design Group
Lori Hamilton
Photo of an expansive world-inspired back patio in Miami with concrete paving.
Project 8
Project 8
Gulf Coast Retractable Screens IncGulf Coast Retractable Screens Inc
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Orange County with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Custom Swimming Pools
Custom Swimming Pools
TAHITI POOLSTAHITI POOLS
Photo of a large world-inspired back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a gazebo.
Infinity Pool
Infinity Pool
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The indoor outdoor design of this tropical getaway opens to the lanai sporting stunning ocean views and an elegant infinity edge pool. The sea inspired orange throw pillows are dotted with fish and coral patterns, the lanterns are hammered bronze Monsteria leaves, and a fire bowl frames either side of the aqua lounge.
Patio Project in Miami, FL
Patio Project in Miami, FL
LuxapatioLuxapatio
The straight corners on all the finishes to the Black Galaxy Granite and white stone on the walls makes this luxuries Island into a modern design. This Outdoor Kitchen and Pergola was completed in 2012 in the Doral area of South Florida. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our website at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online. You can also visit our showroom located in the Doral Design District ( 3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122) or contact us at 305-477-5141.
Project 4
Project 4
Gulf Coast Retractable Screens IncGulf Coast Retractable Screens Inc
Photo of a large world-inspired back patio in Tampa with brick paving and an awning.
Jacksonville Low Voltage Patio Lights
Jacksonville Low Voltage Patio Lights
NiteLites of Jacksonville Outdoor LightingNiteLites of Jacksonville Outdoor Lighting
Jacksonville Low Voltage Deck and Patio Lights by NiteLites
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Jacksonville with concrete paving and a pergola.
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Beautiful patio overlooking the Intracoastal in this Key West styled home. The ceiling is painted sky blue to keep with tradition.
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired back patio in Miami with concrete paving and an awning.

World-Inspired Back 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.
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