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World-Inspired Green Patio Ideas and Designs

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Urban tropical
Urban tropical
antonia schofield garden designantonia schofield garden design
urban tropical Antonia Schofield
World-inspired patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Deering Bay Estates
Deering Bay Estates
Escala Construction Inc.Escala Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Miami with an outdoor shower, concrete paving and no cover.
Stepping stone walkway with grass joints in Lighthouse Point Florida
Stepping stone walkway with grass joints in Lighthouse Point Florida
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Stepping stone walkway with mondo grass in the joints in Lighthouse Point, Florida by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Plantings by Ultimate Landscape
JUNGLE URBAINE
JUNGLE URBAINE
GARDEN TROTTERGARDEN TROTTER
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Kalorama Contemporary
Kalorama Contemporary
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
Shading the Tropical Patio
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Miami with an awning.
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Nashville with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Cooparoo 3
Cooparoo 3
Utopia Landscape DesignUtopia Landscape Design
Daniel Lewin
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Brisbane with a fire feature.
Natural Waterfall & Swimming Pool
Natural Waterfall & Swimming Pool
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A Memorial area family commissioned us to create a natural swimming pool in their back yard. The family already had a standard pool on premises, but it was isolated in an area of the yard not particularly suited to seating guests or hosting get-togethers. What they wanted was a second, natural swimming pool built that would serve as the hub of a new home outdoor entertainment area consisting of a new stone patio, comfortable outdoor seating, and a fire pit. They wanted to create something unique that would preserve as much of the natural features of the landscape as possible, but that would also be completely safe and fully functional as a swimming pool. We decided to design this new landscaping plan around a pre-existent waterfall that was already on the property. This feature was too attractive to ignore, and provided the ideal anchor point for a new gathering area. The fountain had been designed to mimic a natural waterfall, with stones laid on top of one another in such a way as to look like a mountain cliff where water spontaneously springs from the top and cascades down the rocks. At first glance, many would miss the opportunity that such a structure provides; assuming that a fountain designed like a cliff would have to be completely replaced to install a natural swimming pool. Our landscaping designers, however, came up with a landscape plan to transform one archetypal form into the other by simply adding to what was already there. At the base of the rocks we dug a basin. This basin was oblong in shape and varied in degrees of depth ranging from a few inches on the end to five feet in the middle. We directed the flow of the water toward one end of the basin, so that it flowed into the depression and created a swimming pool at the base of the rocks. This was easy to accomplish because the fountain lay parallel to the top of a natural ravine located toward the back of the property, so water flow was maintained by gravity. This had the secondary effect of creating a new natural aesthetic. The addition of the basin transformed the fountain’s appearance to look more like a cliff you would see in a river, where the elevation suddenly drops, and water rushes over a series of rocks into a deeper pool below. Children and guests swimming in this new structure could actually imagine themselves in a Rocky Mountain River. We then heated the swimming pool so it could be enjoyed in the winter as well as the summer, and we also lit the pool using two types of luminaries for complimentary effects. For vegetation, we used mercury vapor down lights to backlight surrounding trees and to bring out the green color of foliage in and around the top of the rocks. For the brown color of the rocks themselves, and to create a sparkling luminance rising up and out of the water, we installed incandescent, underwater up lights. The lights were GFIC protected to make the natural swimming pool shock proof and safe for human use.
Crabapple tree bosque in bloom
Crabapple tree bosque in bloom
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Verdance Fine Garden Design
World-inspired back patio in San Francisco.
Gun Club Green
Gun Club Green
Denver Dirty GirlsDenver Dirty Girls
Ipe wood sofa with Terra Cotta cushions situated next to an overflowing container of Rhipsalis, Aloe and Jade plants.
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Denver.
Oliver Residence
Oliver Residence
JZMK PartnersJZMK Partners
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with decking and a roof extension.
Tropical Outdoor Living
Tropical Outdoor Living
Scenic LandscapingScenic Landscaping
Raised planting bed with shelf serves as outdoor bar seating
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
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
Dog-Friendly Patio - Private Dog Run
Dog-Friendly Patio - Private Dog Run
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
Every dog's dream! This dog run comes complete with a private entrance and screened in enclosure.
This is an example of a world-inspired side patio in Miami with brick paving.
Outdoor Modern Two-Sided Fireplace
Outdoor Modern Two-Sided Fireplace
Poolside Gardens, Inc.Poolside Gardens, Inc.
Small world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Hawaii
Hawaii
Dara Rosenfeld DesignDara Rosenfeld Design
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii.
Artfully Curated In Palm Beach: Loggia
Artfully Curated In Palm Beach: Loggia
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.
License to Chill
License to Chill
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Photo of a large world-inspired side patio in Miami.
Abstract outdoor shower
Abstract outdoor shower
tropical-artist.comtropical-artist.com
This piece is created with real starfish and glass "bubbles" as well as stained glass. It's a large longboard at over 8'. Check out our website at www.tropical-artist.com

World-Inspired Green 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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