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Furniture Gallery
Furniture Gallery
The WickeryThe Wickery
This is an example of a small world-inspired back patio in New York with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
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
World-inspired patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Key Biscayne Residences
Key Biscayne Residences
The Weber StudioThe Weber Studio
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Miami with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Modern Elegance at Pauoa Beach
Modern Elegance at Pauoa Beach
NicholsonNicholson
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with an outdoor kitchen, a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Kailua Oceanfront Courtyard Residence
Kailua Oceanfront Courtyard Residence
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Hawaii with a roof extension.
Grand Lanai
Grand Lanai
Bella Luna Services, Inc.Bella Luna Services, Inc.
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Tampa with a roof extension.
Gazebo and Pool Patio
Gazebo and Pool Patio
Interiors by Myriam, LLCInteriors by Myriam, LLC
This is an example of a world-inspired patio in Miami with a gazebo.
Windsor Project
Windsor Project
Brannelly OutdoorBrannelly Outdoor
World-inspired back patio in Brisbane with concrete paving, a pergola and a bbq area.
Kahale Kai
Kahale Kai
Saint Dizier DesignSaint Dizier Design
This is an example of a world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with a gazebo.
Cabana
Cabana
Schachne Architects & BuildersSchachne Architects & Builders
Free standing cabana
Small world-inspired back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen and a gazebo.
Contemporary Kailua Plantation
Contemporary Kailua Plantation
Trigg-Smith ArchitectsTrigg-Smith Architects
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Multiple Custom Coastal Homes
Multiple Custom Coastal Homes
Marengo Morton ArchitectsMarengo Morton Architects
This is an example of a large world-inspired courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Hale Ku Mana
Hale Ku Mana
JM DesignJM Design
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with decking and a roof extension.
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.
Patios
Patios
Kona Land And Water EscapeKona Land And Water Escape
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Mason Family | Swim Spa
Mason Family | Swim Spa
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
You can swim and enjoy a tropical atmosphere year-round in this gorgeous covered outdoor patio with a swim spa! Key Features of this project include: - Endless Pools X500 Swim Spa - CoolZone water temperature feature for the swim spa -513 sq. ft. of Comfort Decking in the color "Desert Wind" - Custom-made 18 x 30 Aluminum patio extension with screens, doors, and doggy access door! - Polycarbonate topper on the patio extension
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.
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.
Oasis tropical
Oasis tropical
UserUser
Angus McRitchie
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Montreal with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.

World-Inspired Patio with All Types of Cover 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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