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World-Inspired Patio with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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JUNGLE URBAINE
JUNGLE URBAINE
GARDEN TROTTERGARDEN TROTTER
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Maui Residence
Maui Residence
April Powers Interior DesignApril Powers Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with a pergola and tiled flooring.
Dana Point
Dana Point
Ray Morrow DesignRay Morrow Design
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Nashville with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
M+S: Jacuzzy
M+S: Jacuzzy
Studio 84 InteriorsStudio 84 Interiors
This family-friendly pergola with a Jacuzzi has been designed to reward the senses and bring a relaxed atmosphere. Being in the garden is the favourite activity of our client - a landscape designer - so we have created this special corner where he can appreciate the beauty of his garden while enjoying a warm bath.
Custom Water Feature in Irvine, CA
Custom Water Feature in Irvine, CA
DC Landscape Design and ConstructionDC Landscape Design and Construction
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Orange County with concrete paving and a pergola.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Photo of a small world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Walter Hypoluxo Louvered Roof
Walter Hypoluxo Louvered Roof
UserUser
Roof finished...OPEN
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Miami with concrete slabs and a pergola.
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.
Koi Pond
Koi Pond
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.
Casa rústico moderno en Alhaurín
Casa rústico moderno en Alhaurín
MIV STUDIOMIV STUDIO
Proyecto del Estudio Mireia Pla
Photo of a large world-inspired patio in Barcelona with a pergola.
Outdoor Retreat with Stone Bridge and Waterfall
Outdoor Retreat with Stone Bridge and Waterfall
Kingdom Home BuildersKingdom Home Builders
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Cleveland with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Tennis Pavilion
Tennis Pavilion
ZAK ArchitectureZAK Architecture
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in San Francisco with a pergola and a bar area.
Thai inspired retreat
Thai inspired retreat
Design by MishaDesign by Misha
The inspiration was a Thai inspired retreat that offered comfortable lounging outdoors. The suspended outdoor bed displays an asian aesthetic while giving the lounger a zen floating sensation. This Hardscape offers great entertaining with outdoor lounging around a beautiful custom fire pit and a custom built-in barbecue kitchen.
Burns Beach
Burns Beach
Tim Davies Landscaping | PerthTim Davies Landscaping | Perth
Grab Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Perth with a pergola.
Residential: Luxury Carport And Golf Cart Garage
Residential: Luxury Carport And Golf Cart Garage
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
This stunning Puerto Rican beach home was in the process of adding an elegant carport to its grounds, ensuring that this homeowner's expanding collection of cars would have a luxurious space. To guarantee it adequately met both the client and architect's exacting standards for design, installation company SHO-Pros - Azenco Outdoor dealer in Puerto Rico - with their experience crafting luxury carports were brought on board. The result: An exquisitely crafted two-zone solid roofed carport structure providing shade from sun and rain - fit precisely to encase two cars and golf cart accessories needed around resort areas! This luxury carport was designed to enhance the sophisticated vibe of this Caribbean community. The modern architecture boasted all white exteriors, along with floor-to-ceiling windows that provided breathtaking vistas from every room. To complement its elegance, SHO-Pros opted for an Azenco R-Car fixed roof car port - a sleek structure without any visible assembly hardware whose insulation would protect against sun and rain alike while keeping residents comfortable as they access their vehicles in style!
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Small world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Coastal Cottage Pool and Outdoor Living
Coastal Cottage Pool and Outdoor Living
MHK Architecture & PlanningMHK Architecture & Planning
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Miami with a pergola and a bbq area.
Outdoor Pavillion & Trellis - Hummelstown, PA
Outdoor Pavillion & Trellis - Hummelstown, PA
Deimler Family ConstructionDeimler Family Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.

World-Inspired Patio with a Pergola 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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