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World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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Design Build: Encinitas Tropical Fun
Design Build: Encinitas Tropical Fun
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Inspiration for a small world-inspired patio in Hawaii.
Patio Space
Patio Space
Tutto FerroTutto Ferro
Concrete and steel water feature that flows beneath the patio table and serving as a support for it. Photo: Greg Anderson, Design: Hawkins Architecture
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Custom Rock Waterfall Pool with Stone Grotto, Stream and Tiki Hut
Custom Rock Waterfall Pool with Stone Grotto, Stream and Tiki Hut
Lucas Lagoons Inc.Lucas Lagoons Inc.
Geza Darrah
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired back patio in Tampa with a water feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Our Products in Homes
Our Products in Homes
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front patio in New York with a living wall, decking and an awning.
Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest
Distinguished PoolsDistinguished Pools
custom firepit area
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired back patio in San Diego.
Home Renovation
Home Renovation
Complete WindowsComplete Windows
Tilt & Turn Front Door
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired front patio in Vancouver with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Doylestown Walkway and Patio
Doylestown Walkway and Patio
Ambler Industries llcAmbler Industries llc
Hazel Lining Photography
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back patio in Philadelphia with concrete paving and no cover.
Tropical Oasis
Tropical Oasis
Straightline Design, Inc.Straightline Design, Inc.
Tropical patio with seating
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Omaha.
Key Largo Residence
Key Largo Residence
Marble CraftersMarble Crafters
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Miami.
Outdoor resort in Sienna Plantation
Outdoor resort in Sienna Plantation
Callaway Outdoor DesignsCallaway Outdoor Designs
AFTER view of covered patio ceiling with tongue and groove cedar and massive cedar beams, lighting
Design ideas for a world-inspired back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen and a gazebo.
Paradise Island Ranch on Kauai
Paradise Island Ranch on Kauai
Greenwood HomesGreenwood Homes
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii.
Captiva Beach Cottage
Captiva Beach Cottage
Alair Homes SanibelAlair Homes Sanibel
LeAnne Ash
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Miami.
Takshashila - Bungalow
Takshashila - Bungalow
Manish Panwar PhotographyManish Panwar Photography
Manish Panwar
World-inspired patio in Pune.
Tucker Design - jupiter island
Tucker Design - jupiter island
tucker design build inc.tucker design build inc.
tucker design
Inspiration for a world-inspired side patio in Miami with natural stone paving and no cover.
Cabo San Lucas III
Cabo San Lucas III
Djuna Design StudioDjuna Design Studio
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Denver.
癒しのアウトドアリビングガーデン 三栄造園株式会社 東京都М様邸
癒しのアウトドアリビングガーデン 三栄造園株式会社 東京都М様邸
PROの庭照明 ライティングマイスターPROの庭照明 ライティングマイスター
ガーデンでくつろいだり、パーティができるようにとのご要望で、全面にタイルを使用したテラスを施工しました。夜でもくつろげる空間にするために、壁面にブラケットライト、シンボルツリーにスポットライトを配し、ガーデン全体の明るさを確保するとともに、 タイル貼りのベンチの下にはラインライトを設置しました。ラインライトの間接光がガーデン全体に浮遊感を与え、とても印象的な、癒しのアウトドアリビングガーデンができました。ご家族やご友人と楽しい時間を過ごしていただけると思います。
Decking
Decking
Gentili Custom PoolsGentili Custom Pools
Design ideas for a world-inspired back patio in Orange County with a water feature, stamped concrete and a pergola.
Naples - 1
Naples - 1
Ron Manzo DesignRon Manzo Design
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Orlando with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

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.
Pool with Patio Seating and Fire Pit
Pool with Patio Seating and Fire Pit
Pools For Home DesignPools For Home Design
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Toronto.
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