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Ocean Builders of S W Florida IncOcean Builders of S W Florida Inc
Ellie Bloom
Photo of a large world-inspired back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and no cover.
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Contained in a small courtyard, this intimate garden includes a full sized lounge chair along with an outdoor shower and full bath. The Herbert S. Frank Special Award recognizes exceptional design, unique use of materials and quality of construction in a residential landscape. Granted at the discretion of the California Landscape Contractors Association judges, this award is not necessarily given each year at the Trophy Awards event. In 2014, Confidence Landscaping, Inc. earned this important honor that carries the highly respected name of one of the founding members of the CLCA - San Francisco Bay Area chapter.
Arcadia Remodel
Arcadia Remodel
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
JUNGLE URBAINE
JUNGLE URBAINE
GARDEN TROTTERGARDEN TROTTER
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Bayview Project, Kona, Hawai'i
Bayview Project, Kona, Hawai'i
Greg Putman ConstructionGreg Putman Construction
outdoor shower with lava rock walls; tropical landscaping - very private and serene
Photo of a small world-inspired patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and no cover.
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
Awning on a wire. This canopy is fully retractable with a simple manual system.
Photo of a large world-inspired back patio in Miami with a water feature and an awning.
Kukio
Kukio
NicholsonNicholson
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with natural stone paving, no cover and an outdoor shower.
Un aménagement extérieur qui nous inspire | Outdoor living that inspires us
Un aménagement extérieur qui nous inspire | Outdoor living that inspires us
EXOSYSTEME - Outdoor Living SolutionsEXOSYSTEME - Outdoor Living Solutions
Aussitôt que vos produits sont fabriqués, Exosystème déploie une équipe certifiée, minutieuse, professionnelle et efficace pour compléter l’installation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ All Exosystème products are installed by a team of certified and meticulous professionals who have a high product knowledge and are committed to impeccable final results.
Dana Point
Dana Point
Ray Morrow DesignRay Morrow Design
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Asian Viewing Garden
Asian Viewing Garden
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Asian style backyard viewing garden. Boulders and peastone with natural granite bridge, bluestone patio, natural stone bubbler, low voltage lighting and Japanese Maples. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2014 Brian Hill
Closed Cabana for Caneel Bay Resort
Closed Cabana for Caneel Bay Resort
Fifthroom.comFifthroom.com
12' x 12' Treated Pine Rectangle Gazebo shown with Standard treated Pine Decking, No railings, 6x6 Posts, No Top Railings, Cedar Shake Shingles, No Cupola, Textured Black Fan with 22" Green Oval Blades,and Customer Provided Paint and Steps.
Breath & Rest
Breath & Rest
Earth Art Landscapes Inc.Earth Art Landscapes Inc.
World-inspired patio in Other.
Leucadia Raingarden
Leucadia Raingarden
Falling Waters LandscapeFalling Waters Landscape
Photo Cred. Dustin Ortiz
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Palm Beach Residence
Palm Beach Residence
Aaron ThompsonAaron Thompson
© Aaron Thompson
Design ideas for a world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with a living wall, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Garden feng shui
Garden feng shui
Aelita Leto Feng Shui Consulting & APL Design Inc.Aelita Leto Feng Shui Consulting & APL Design Inc.
Aelita Leto
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Orchid Wall
Orchid Wall
Beth H. :Beth H. :
this is the actual courtyard area of the front patio. Beneath the cobalt blue wall is the koi pond. This was the 1st (we have 3 in total) pond we attempted. Although, this final version was completed about 5 years ago. We enlarged it, coated the inside w/concrete (instead of a liner) and did the stonework around the waterfall and outside area.
Palm Harbor Snack Shack
Palm Harbor Snack Shack
UserUser
Bar seating area with cypress counter top and heavy timber truss by Historic Shed
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Tampa.
Kukio
Kukio
NicholsonNicholson
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Garden Gate LandscapingGarden Gate Landscaping
Very small patio in an urban side garden with flagstone patio, new stoop and steps and Japanese influenced water feature. Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
K Outdoor spaces
K Outdoor spaces
mahalo halemahalo hale
valerie delahaye created an outdoor living room space where one can enjoy a cocktail as the sunset and yoga during the day.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with concrete paving.

Premium 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.
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