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World-Inspired Black Patio Ideas and Designs

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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.
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Filter House
Filter House
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower.
Maruccia Residence
Maruccia Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Small backyard with lots of potential. We created the perfect space adding visual interest from inside the house to outside of it. We added a BBQ Island with Grill, sink, and plenty of counter space. BBQ Island was cover with stone veneer stone with a concrete counter top. Opposite side we match the veneer stone and concrete cap on a newly Outdoor fireplace. far side we added some post with bright colors and drought tolerant material and a special touch for the little girl in the family, since we did not wanted to forget about anyone. Photography by Zack Benson
Additional Work
Additional Work
Low Voltage LightingLow Voltage Lighting
Great sample of specialty deck lighting
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a gazebo.
Cooparoo 3
Cooparoo 3
Utopia Landscape DesignUtopia Landscape Design
Daniel Lewin
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Brisbane.
Kalihiwai B
Kalihiwai B
Daniel Moran ArchitectDaniel Moran Architect
Contemporary Hawaiian Home on Kauai Photos DMA
World-inspired back patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower.
Barrett
Barrett
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
The Barrett Home at Kukio Resort in Kailua-Kona, HI Photos by Linny Morris
World-inspired patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower.
Split Level Travertine Patio and Ipe Deck with Cable Railing
Split Level Travertine Patio and Ipe Deck with Cable Railing
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with tiled flooring and no cover.
坪庭
坪庭
STAR／エスティエイアールSTAR／エスティエイアール
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Tokyo.
庭園
庭園
マレアハウスデザインマレアハウスデザイン
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Other.
Garden feng shui
Garden feng shui
Aelita Leto Feng Shui Consulting & APL Design Inc.Aelita Leto Feng Shui Consulting & APL Design Inc.
Aelita Leto
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Jones Residence
Jones Residence
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Design ideas for a world-inspired back patio in Miami with a water feature and a gazebo.
layabout lilli pilli
layabout lilli pilli
Impressions Landscape - DesignImpressions Landscape - Design
Perfect for use in a small shade garden such as this with sheltering walls. An opposing garage wall was strategically treated with a trellis design that would both soften and also bring attention to the rusted steel wall art.
House in the Bush
House in the Bush
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Murray Fredericks
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Sydney.
FENCING AND GATES
FENCING AND GATES
Vinyl Concepts IncVinyl Concepts Inc
5' & 6' H WHITE VINYL PRIVACY FENCE FOR ASIAN INSPIRED PATIO. EXTERNAL PYRAMID CAPS - ULTRA-LOW MAINTENANCE - VINYL CONCEPTS, INC. 1270 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park, CA 91320 805-499-8154 sales@vinylconcepts.com
Ventilation Hood
Ventilation Hood
Focal Point InteriorsFocal Point Interiors
Make outdoor grilling a breeze with our beautifully designed outdoor kitchens. Choose a ventilation hood that will help divert smoke and grease out and away. This ventilation hood is both functional and beautiful. If you would like an attractive ventilation hood we cladded this one with ResinKast. ResinKast is both attractive and functional withstanding damage from sun, snow and rain!
Dallington Terrace
Dallington Terrace
Nick Leith-Smith Architecture + DesignNick Leith-Smith Architecture + Design
Photographer Clive Nichols
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in London.
mateo
mateo
zenscapezenscape
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.
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Other with no cover, brick paving and a fireplace.

World-Inspired Black 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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