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World-Inspired Blue Patio Ideas and Designs

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Linda Isle
Linda Isle
Reuter HomesReuter Homes
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Orange County.
Hawaiian Beachfront
Hawaiian Beachfront
Smith BrothersSmith Brothers
A look at the indoor-outdoor feature of a beachfront home built in Maui, Hawaii. Jeff Long Architecture - Interior design (in house).
Expansive world-inspired patio in Hawaii.
British West Indies
British West Indies
A. Vernon Allen BuilderA. Vernon Allen Builder
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Tampa.
Wahi Pana 6
Wahi Pana 6
Willman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASIDWillman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASID
Willman Interiors is a full service Interior design firm on the Big Island of Hawaii. There is no cookie-cutter concepts in anything we do—each project is customized and imaginative. Combining artisan touches and stylish contemporary detail, we do what we do best: put elements together in ways that are fresh, gratifying, and reflective of our clients’ tastes. PC : Henry Houghton
Création d'un jardin exotique avec micro piscine
Création d'un jardin exotique avec micro piscine
Kael Createur de JardinsKael Createur de Jardins
Création d'une terrasse en dalle Grey cérame. Mise en place d'une belle pergola en aluminium thermo laqué avec des voiles australienne pour ombrager l'espace repas et détente. une végétation luxuriante et coloré vient embellir l'espace
Victoria
Victoria
Kay Green DesignKay Green Design
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen.
Eastern View
Eastern View
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
A vignette of bamboo, stones, Japanese forest grass, moss and ipe decking set against the Chicago skyline. Photos courtesy CSG
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Chicago.
Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Photo of a small world-inspired patio in Hawaii.
Charming Hawaiian Hale
Charming Hawaiian Hale
Spaces808Spaces808
Check out these real estate photographs of this beautiful Big Island home in a great location on Ali'i Drive. Close to the water, with stunning tropical wood details. It is a Hawaii home not to miss.
Livin Large
Livin Large
Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Landscaping Concepts, Inc.
Privacy screens and sunken hot tub
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Toronto with gravel and a pergola.
Flamingo South Beach Center Tower
Flamingo South Beach Center Tower
AdvantageLumber.comAdvantageLumber.com
Who wouldn't want to lay in an Advantage Ipe™ Canopy? AdvantageLumber.com ® Follow us for more outdoor ideas you'll love!
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Miami.
Vila Kya
Vila Kya
Isabelle RobynsIsabelle Robyns
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Phoenix.
584 Moaniala
584 Moaniala
Hawaii Modern Architecture and Interior DesignHawaii Modern Architecture and Interior Design
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Beach House
Beach House
Highgate HouseHighgate House
outdoor navy and white fabric with graphic design. greast colours for outdoor casual living. timber side table looks great with the rattan cane lounge chairs
Ohana Mau Loa
Ohana Mau Loa
LiLu InteriorsLiLu Interiors
Chris and Marna believe in Ohana Mau Loa which means “family forever.” As return clients, they knew LiLu could help them build a vacation home in Hawaii that would provide a desirable and comfortable gathering place for four adult children and their spouses and 11 grandchildren. A central common space at the heart of the home with separate living quarters surrounding it helps to accommodate everyone with both shared and personal living spaces. Each has its own personality that showcases playful references to Big Island life. And yet the overall design concept weaves together a love of world travel with traditional tastes. Built with mahogany wood that is a staple of island construction, treasured heirlooms and other personal keepsakes are the perfect complement to make this dream home feel welcoming and familiar. Fabrics, finishes and furnishings were selected with the sea in mind and to accommodate wet swim suits, bare feet, and sandy shoes. ----- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ---- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ ---- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/ohana-mau-loa/
Residence in South Carolina
Residence in South Carolina
Harpole Archtects PCHarpole Archtects PC
World-inspired patio in DC Metro.
Traditional Architecture
Traditional Architecture
Mitchell O'Neil, A.I.A., P.A., ArchitectMitchell O'Neil, A.I.A., P.A., Architect
World-inspired patio in Miami.
Harbor Yatch Vertical Garden
Harbor Yatch Vertical Garden
ARY ConceptARY Concept
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Miami with a living wall.
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.
Makai Residence
Makai Residence
GFDS EngineersGFDS Engineers
deReus Architects David Duncan Livingston Photography Underwood Construction Company
Photo of an expansive world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.

World-Inspired Blue 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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