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Eastern Zen / Jacksonville, Fl
Eastern Zen / Jacksonville, Fl
KAPPLE Landscape DesignKAPPLE Landscape Design
Kevin Apple
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Jacksonville.
Singular dwelling
Singular dwelling
UserUser
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Alicante-Costa Blanca.
Rakshak House
Rakshak House
Artistic Design WorksArtistic Design Works
R & S
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Pune.
Koi Pond
Koi Pond
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.
Honolulu 1930 Cottage
Honolulu 1930 Cottage
Maienza - Wilson Architecture + InteriorsMaienza - Wilson Architecture + Interiors
Durston Saylor for Architectural Digest
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Santa Barbara with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Brown Jordan Outdoor Furniture Collection
Brown Jordan Outdoor Furniture Collection
Brown JordanBrown Jordan
World-inspired patio in Miami.
Filter House
Filter House
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii with a gazebo.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc.New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc.
Photos by: Pamela Nelson
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Chesapeake Bay Residence
Chesapeake Bay Residence
Walnut Hill Landscape CompanyWalnut Hill Landscape Company
Michael Prokopchak, ASLA
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Baltimore.
photographie d'intérieur , reportage magazine
photographie d'intérieur , reportage magazine
Fred leloup photographyFred leloup photography
shooting du Riad Almana dans la médina de Marrakech
Photo of a large world-inspired courtyard patio in Other.
Lake-Side Boulder Retreat
Lake-Side Boulder Retreat
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
This fire pit area, which provides a gorgeous view of the lake, is composed of a brick fire pit and natural stone pavers. The surrounding boulders provide additional seating and slight privacy.
J-Z
J-Z
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with the slate pattern with a border on the edge, the patio has a beautiful gazebo with an amazing 8x8 hot tub and an additional stamped concrete patio across from it with a seating wall faced with natural stone and flagstone caps. However, that's not everything the patio has LED lights on seating wall, lights on the steps in between the patios and a beautiful flagstone walkway with gravel.
Saturnia - Boca
Saturnia - Boca
Fischman Outdoor KitchensFischman Outdoor Kitchens
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.
Concrete Countertop/ Polished Concrete
Concrete Countertop/ Polished Concrete
Envision ConcreteEnvision Concrete
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Hainoa Estates at Historic Hualalai
Hainoa Estates at Historic Hualalai
FHG Architects AIA, LLCFHG Architects AIA, LLC
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Ricky Perrone Sarasota Custom Home Builder
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Tampa with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Louvers Residential
Louvers Residential
Patio DesignersPatio Designers
Photo of a large world-inspired back patio in Sacramento with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Taste of the Tropics
Taste of the Tropics
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
Waterfront fire pit on raised platform with natural clay pavers with bridge access
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Tampa with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Zesty Zen
Zesty Zen
Lewis Aqüi Landscape + Architectural DesignLewis Aqüi Landscape + Architectural Design
Lewis E. Aqüi R.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Miami with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Audio InnovationsAudio Innovations
Photo of a world-inspired back patio in Boston with stamped concrete and a roof extension.

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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