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Aquarius - Custom Swimming Pool - Flower Mound, TX
Aquarius - Custom Swimming Pool - Flower Mound, TX
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
An outdoor fire pit with fire glass and custom stone seat benches lead to the sunken bar area complete with a custom cedar pergola with custom outdoor lighting. http://www.onespecialty.com/aquarius-luxury-swimming-pool-flower-mound/
Designer Show House 2016
Designer Show House 2016
MMDesignsMMDesigns
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Miami with a roof extension and a bar area.
The Bonaire - RDA 2014 Winner
The Bonaire - RDA 2014 Winner
MarvinMarvin
Richard Perrone - Perrone Construction This model home located in Sarasota, Florida features Integrity IMPACT (IZ3) Hurricane Casement, Awning, and Outswing French doors. The idea with this home was to view architecture as art and with this in mind have every room in the house have a view of the home itself. It was really a spectacular collaboration.
Water Feature stream affect into Pool waterfall in Manalapan, Florida
Water Feature stream affect into Pool waterfall in Manalapan, Florida
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Water feature into pool by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Matthew Giampietro. Volcanic rock combined with black rock and black river rock.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Top Sale Off the Gulf in Alys Beach
Top Sale Off the Gulf in Alys Beach
Homes on 30aHomes on 30a
This is an example of a world-inspired patio steps.
Robust built-in planters
Robust built-in planters
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
The awkward edges and thresholds are gone, replaced by clean lines, foundation-sturdy planters, and plantings to compliment the hardscape. The stone work precision by our in-house masons is incredible on this installation!
Subtropical Oasis
Subtropical Oasis
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
photography by Joslyn Amato
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back patio in San Luis Obispo with concrete paving.
Asian Garden
Asian Garden
QS landscape incQS landscape inc
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Orange County.
San Dimas, Residence
San Dimas, Residence
Alan Dunn Landscape DesignAlan Dunn Landscape Design
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Los Angeles.
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
A Host of Things, LLCA Host of Things, LLC
I made it more inviting by adding floor tiles, an outdoor rug and outdoor furniture in white, so as not to absorb the sun.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back patio in Orlando with no cover, a potted garden and decking.
C-Stamped concrete patio with a wall
C-Stamped concrete patio with a wall
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with a retaining wall with a wood burning firepit.
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Other with stamped concrete.
Old Florida Home
Old Florida Home
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Photos by Giovanni Photographers.
World-inspired patio in Miami.
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
The house opens in dramatic fashion to the golf course view. The Ipe rain-screens and trellis will weather naturally and over time will gracefully blend into the soft monochromatic color palette.
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
Villa Mille Fleurs, St. Martin, French West Indies
Villa Mille Fleurs, St. Martin, French West Indies
Villa Mille FleursVilla Mille Fleurs
Located on the French side of St. Martin in the exclusive area of Terres Basses (The Lowlands), Mille Fleurs is a spacious 4 bedroom colonial-style villa set on two-and-a-half secluded acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Perched above the tranquil waters of Plum Bay, Mille Fleurs offers breathtaking panoramas of the Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the islands of Saba and Anguilla.
'Outside-In' Courtyard House
'Outside-In' Courtyard House
TAO Architecture Pvt. Ltd.TAO Architecture Pvt. Ltd.
Hemant Patil
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Pune.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, no cover and concrete slabs.
a fusion of classic and modern
a fusion of classic and modern
S A K DesignsS A K Designs
Sebastian Zachariah
World-inspired patio in Ahmedabad with decking.
Small asian inspired space
Small asian inspired space
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Orange County.
Gallery
Gallery
Phipps Home DesignPhipps Home Design
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.

World-Inspired Grey 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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