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World-Inspired Patio with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Tropical Homes of Hawaii
Tropical Homes of Hawaii
PanaVizPanaViz
Photo Credit: Dave Tonnes (PanaViz)
World-inspired back patio in Hawaii with decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Accessible Group Home
Accessible Group Home
Brindley ArchitectsBrindley Architects
The alfresco dining area with lightweight furniture for easy rearrangement. The tropical garden provides privacy from the street beyond
This is an example of a small world-inspired back patio in Sunshine Coast with decomposed granite and a pergola.
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds and Inspired DraperiesBudget Blinds and Inspired Draperies
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Other with decomposed granite and a roof extension.
庭のある住まい
庭のある住まい
清水建築工房一級建築士事務所清水建築工房一級建築士事務所
土壁･木組みの家
World-inspired front patio in Other with decomposed granite and a roof extension.
小松島の家 / 「間」に住まう
小松島の家 / 「間」に住まう
森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS
photo by Naotake Moriyoshi
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with decomposed granite and a pergola.
下古町の家
下古町の家
株式会社CubeDesign株式会社CubeDesign
Design ideas for a world-inspired back patio in Other with decomposed granite and a roof extension.
離れ玄関と主屋玄関を結ぶ回廊
離れ玄関と主屋玄関を結ぶ回廊
株式会社　滝本設計　一級建築士事務所株式会社　滝本設計　一級建築士事務所
庭を望む。（未完） エントランスからゲストハウス（右側）まではわざと歩かせるようにして広がりを感じてもらう。
World-inspired front patio in Kyoto with decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Patio - Bucharest
Patio - Bucharest
DM Interior DesignDM Interior Design
A statement wall of greenery brings excitement as well as peacefulness as you sit under the wooden and fabric pergola. Gain a fresh perspective as well as fresh air in the city.
Tropical Outdoor Living
Tropical Outdoor Living
Scenic LandscapingScenic Landscaping
Lower patio level poolside, with daybed for lounging
Small world-inspired back patio in New York with decomposed granite.
Nos chantiers vus par nos clients
Nos chantiers vus par nos clients
Paysage DecorsPaysage Decors
Bassin agrémenté d'une rivière minérale d'un côté, et d'un dallage en pierre naturel de l'autre côté. Le mélange donne un aspect non-conventionnel au bassin. Les végétaux qui vont prendre leur espace au fil du temps donneront un côté mystérieux à cet espace.
牟礼の家（古民家リノベーション）
牟礼の家（古民家リノベーション）
株式会社　創芸株式会社　創芸
海の見えるテラスから海への眺望 ウバメガシの防風林の向こうに島々が点在しる瀬戸内海が見える
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with decomposed granite and an awning.
Des terres cuites à la hauteur des plantes luxuriantes.
Des terres cuites à la hauteur des plantes luxuriantes.
ATELIER DES TUILERIESATELIER DES TUILERIES
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired patio in Paris with a potted garden, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
小松島の家 / 「間」に住まう
小松島の家 / 「間」に住まう
森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS
photo by Naotake Moriyoshi
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with decomposed granite and a pergola.

World-Inspired Patio with Decomposed Granite 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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