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Lovango Resort and Beach Club
Lovango Resort and Beach Club
Block House Design/BuildBlock House Design/Build
Photo of a world-inspired patio in New York.
JUNGLE URBAINE
JUNGLE URBAINE
GARDEN TROTTERGARDEN TROTTER
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Patio à Paris
Patio à Paris
Jardin JaponaisJardin Japonais
Patio japonais par Sandrine MILIC
Photo of a small world-inspired courtyard patio in Paris.
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Color Collector
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Bethany Nauert
World-inspired patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a pergola.
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate | $29.5 Million
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate | $29.5 Million
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Large world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Indonesian Style Home - La Jolla, CA
Indonesian Style Home - La Jolla, CA
J. W. McCarter & AssociatesJ. W. McCarter & Associates
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in San Diego.
Urban Frenzy
Urban Frenzy
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The loveseat and pergola provide a shady resting spot behind the garage in this city garden.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Garden Outdoor Tub
Garden Outdoor Tub
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The master bathroom's outdoor shower is a natural garden escape. The natural stone tub is nestled in the tropical landscaping and complements the stone pavers on the floor. The wall mount shower head is a waterfall built into the lava rock privacy walls. A teak stool sits beside the tub for easy placement of towels and shampoos. The master bathroom opens to the outdoor shower through a full height glass door and the indoor shower's glass wall connect the two spaces seamlessly.
Kalorama Contemporary
Kalorama Contemporary
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Small world-inspired back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Hammond Residence-Backyard Remodel-West Hollywood, CA
Hammond Residence-Backyard Remodel-West Hollywood, CA
Green Works Construction & Design Inc.Green Works Construction & Design Inc.
World-inspired patio in Los Angeles.
Our Projects
Our Projects
CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.
Parking and patio areas were competing for prominence which left our homeowner with no privacy from the street. This planting berm baffles the view of the parking area and the street which allows you to sink into greenery and grasses.
Cozy San Francisco Cottage
Cozy San Francisco Cottage
Kelly Hohla InteriorsKelly Hohla Interiors
Cozy seating area in this small San Francisco backyard. John Merkl Photography
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving, a fire feature and no cover.
Coconut Grove Modern Pergola & Outdoor Kitchen
Coconut Grove Modern Pergola & Outdoor Kitchen
Habify / adam & eve ARCHITECTUREHabify / adam & eve ARCHITECTURE
Chipper Hatter
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Waterfront Luxury 'Hope Island' Residence Two Story
Waterfront Luxury 'Hope Island' Residence Two Story
21K Design Projects21K Design Projects
Copyright and Designed by Lisa Yarker Outdoor Patio looking over Canal
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Eric Cohler Design: Hawaii Interior Design Project
Eric Cohler Design: Hawaii Interior Design Project
Eric Cohler DesignEric Cohler Design
The Eric Cohler Design Team has been busy on location on the North Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Photography: Ethan Tweedie Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii.
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
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
An outdoor shower becomes a great feature to rinse off after a dip in the pool and spa.
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor shower, concrete slabs and no cover.
Outdoor 2014
Outdoor 2014
FRONTGATEFRONTGATE
Our British Colonial Seating Collection captures the old-world character of antique carved mahogany, re-created in durable cast aluminum. Frames are enhanced with intricately detailed die-cast pineapple accents, finished through a 14-step powdercoat process, and hand-painted to achieve a richly grained, wood-like texture. Classic spindle legs and pineapple pedestals support rattan-motif tabletops. Seating pieces have plantation-shutter backs, are generously scaled, and include high-performing, solution-dyed fabric cushions for lasting, fade-resistant comfort.
WATERERI SCOTS PINE
WATERERI SCOTS PINE
Shin-boku NurseryShin-boku Nursery
ORANGE-BARKED PINUS SYLVESTRIS WATERERI, FOCAL POINT OF THE GARDEN.
Medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Manchester with natural stone paving and no cover.

World-Inspired 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.
Asian Fusion
Asian Fusion
Sander Design Landscape ArchitectureSander Design Landscape Architecture
John Loper
World-inspired patio in Toronto.
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