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World-Inspired Green Patio Ideas and Designs

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Le Patio Zen
Le Patio Zen
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Nantes with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
Finished with bluestone and a year later. Shot is poor resolution but here we have the finished raingarden front yard. Gil Schieber
Medium sized world-inspired patio in Seattle.
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
These sails where added to this outdoor seating area located on the Miami River to provide shade and allow the area to be used in the summer afternoon Sun.
tropical residence
tropical residence
Vicreations IncVicreations Inc
Vic Perederi
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio steps in Los Angeles with a gazebo.
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
Fijewski outdoor patio
Fijewski outdoor patio
Apartment 46 for the HomeApartment 46 for the Home
Busy professional with a small condominium garden wanted a Zen, clean space with easy-care plantings. The tiny pagoda sits under her kitchen window on the back patio. Photos: Melisa Bleasdale
Darnestown Project
Darnestown Project
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
The pavilion appears to float over the koi pond. Carefully placed boulders and river stone reinforce the simplicity of nature.
World-inspired patio in Baltimore.
Gamble Garden Tour - A Tranquil Water Garden
Gamble Garden Tour - A Tranquil Water Garden
Margot Hartford PhotographyMargot Hartford Photography
Design: Eric Blanz of Blanzscape LLC Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a world-inspired patio steps in San Francisco.
Hale Ko'olani- Interior
Hale Ko'olani- Interior
Kensington Smith Design, LLCKensington Smith Design, LLC
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Orange County with an outdoor shower, concrete paving and no cover.
Oakland Hills Japanese-Inspired Garden
Oakland Hills Japanese-Inspired Garden
Sue OdaSue Oda
An intimate outdoor dining space created with trellis and pergola. Photography: Ramona d'Viola - ilumus photography
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Coral Garden - Miami FL
Coral Garden - Miami FL
Liquid Design & Architecture Inc.Liquid Design & Architecture Inc.
Liquid Design & Architecture Inc.
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Miami.
Bay St., Santa Monica
Bay St., Santa Monica
Screaming Egg DesignsScreaming Egg Designs
Jon Ellis
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Los Angeles.
Wabi-sabi - gate
Wabi-sabi - gate
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
Design - Bold-Sky Studios, http://boldskystudios.com. Photo by KuDa Photography.
Hale Maia
Hale Maia
Sunnland ArchitectsSunnland Architects
Kohanaiki
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower and tiled flooring.
Cooparoo 3
Cooparoo 3
Utopia Landscape DesignUtopia Landscape Design
Daniel Lewin
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Brisbane with a fire feature.
Villa of Ubud, Bali
Villa of Ubud, Bali
齋藤写真事務所齋藤写真事務所
Villa of Ubud, Bali　撮影：齋藤写真事務所
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Other with a gazebo.
Great Pool and Patio
Great Pool and Patio
Distinctive Naturescapes, Inc.Distinctive Naturescapes, Inc.
Our company installed this labrynth several years ago and it now is incorporated with the new patio we installed around the pool. Walk ways and Japanese garden make this a serene, healing place to be. Dave Collins
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in San Francisco.
Allied Landscape
Allied Landscape
Allied Landscape ServicesAllied Landscape Services
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
Artificial Grass & Paver Strips
Artificial Grass & Paver Strips
Southwest Greens of FloridaSouthwest Greens of Florida
Jim Walton
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Miami with a roof extension and concrete paving.

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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