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Yellow Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Upcycled Side Yard
Upcycled Side Yard
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
When this homeowner’s neighbor removed two, two- story-high Ficus trees, her side-yard became baron and sunbaked. Concrete covers virtually the whole area from the house to the property line, but because the side-yard has a lot of foot traffic and serves as a sitting area to the basement apartment, the owner did not want to remove any of the concrete. The solution was to put up fencing to block the view of the neighbor’s house, then upcycle wine barrels and 55-gallon drums into huge planters. The drums are large enough to accommodate a full-sized tree and provide the added advantage of giving height to smaller trees to provide further screening of the neighbor’s house. Everything was painted in bright colors to give the space a cheery Caribbean feel. The neighbor’s tree removal ended up as a blessing in disguise, because what had been a drab trough-way was transformed into a happy patio.
Eagle Rock, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Front Patio and Ent
Eagle Rock, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Front Patio and Ent
ING ConstructionING Construction
This wonderful accessory dwelling unit is located in Eagle Rock, CA. This patio area is shaded by a natural wood pergola and has a laid stone and pebble flooring finished with beautiful outdoor lounge furniture for relaxation. The exterior features handsome wood panel, stucco and decorative sconces.
Lakeside Residence
Lakeside Residence
Tom Kuniholm Architects, AIATom Kuniholm Architects, AIA
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back patio in Seattle with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Park Slope, Brooklyn Backyard
Park Slope, Brooklyn Backyard
Staghorn NYCStaghorn NYC
Photos by Staghorn NYC. The transformation of a barren concrete backyard into a lush green space perfect for quiet lounging, or entertaining guests. Plant palette includes ornamental grasses, fragrant perennials, and fruit trees. Located in Park Slope South in Brooklyn, NY.
INTERNATIONAL STYLE
INTERNATIONAL STYLE
William J. Benjamin, AIA | Lux Homes HawaiiWilliam J. Benjamin, AIA | Lux Homes Hawaii
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This raised bed in the courtyard provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce color and life into the hardscape.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
McNeil Residence
McNeil Residence
Perennial Garden ConsultantsPerennial Garden Consultants
This container composition uses the homeowners pots, with a vintage metal bucket as the focal point, to add interest and charm to her eclectic courtyard. For this warm-weather planting, coleus, helichrysum, Pedilanthus lady's slipper, and parrot's beak complement each other perfectly in color and texture.
Ceramic Pottery
Ceramic Pottery
Pepper Street StudioPepper Street Studio
Inspiration for a large bohemian back patio in Miami with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Rénovation 2 niveaux Asnières
Rénovation 2 niveaux Asnières
Agence Crea3Agence Crea3
This is an example of a small contemporary front patio in Other with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Aménagement d'une terrasse urbaine
Aménagement d'une terrasse urbaine
Florian Préault | Concepteur & Coach PaysagisteFlorian Préault | Concepteur & Coach Paysagiste
Florian Préault
Inspiration for a small mediterranean patio in Paris with a potted garden and decking.
Towngate Lane
Towngate Lane
Wright-Whitmore InteriorsWright-Whitmore Interiors
outdoor dining and chairs with red cushions
Photo of a side patio in DC Metro with a potted garden.
Le Domaine de Nazère - Terrasse
Le Domaine de Nazère - Terrasse
Valérie Servant Photographe - Kanopé SCAEValérie Servant Photographe - Kanopé SCAE
Valérie Servant
Inspiration for a medium sized country side patio in Toulouse with a potted garden and no cover.
Dans la cour!
Dans la cour!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
L'esprit au vert
Photo of a small classic front patio in Paris with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Meridian - Charity Home
Meridian - Charity Home
Meridian Construction LLCMeridian Construction LLC
LouisvillePhotographer.com
Design ideas for a side patio in Louisville with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
オープンテラスの家・テラス
オープンテラスの家・テラス
UserUser
リビングと一体的に使えるテラス。ベンチ・手洗い・犬洗い場が造り付けられている。手摺りはスチールのＨ型鋼と木を合わせたもの。
Medium sized modern front patio in Tokyo with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Bingham
Bingham
Ultrascape ConstructionUltrascape Construction
Photo of a medium sized back patio in San Diego with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Our Work - Exteriors
Our Work - Exteriors
ING ConstructionING Construction
Patio area / ADU Exterior Installation of Stone & Gravel flooring, Stucco, Windows, Doors, Wood Paneling, Sconces, Pergola and a fresh exterior paint to finish.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
The kitchen of this house opened onto a little Zen garden space. Filling it with grasses, flowers it is a beautiful space to look out on while cooking in the kitchen

Yellow Patio with a Potted Garden 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 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 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 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 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 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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