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Cottage garden patio ideas: 11 beautiful ways to create a flower-filled seating space
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Looking to add a touch of romance to your plot? These cottage garden patio ideas are for you. With a few styling tips and a ton of flowers, it's easy to create a whimsical spot full of old English charm.
You may have seen our cottage garden ideas already and been inspired to try some out for yourself. But, as the epicentre of many a garden, we wanted to shine the spotlight on cottage-style patios, too. There are just so many lovely things you can do to transform a dull patch of paving into a really rather magical space.
The beauty of cottage gardens is that they're relaxed, almost higgledy-piggledy. You will seldom find the pared-back, hard surfaces which you might see in a more contemporary space – no gloss, chrome, or light-up water features, for example. You probably won't find palms or other exotic plants either. Instead, think billowing borders of soft planting, and more traditional materials.
Garden designer Tracy Foster of Tracy Foster Garden Design says 'One of the most wonderful things about the cottage garden style of gardening is that it was born out of the need to do things cheaply and simply. Materials for paths and walls look better if they are reclaimed and reused which can be a great money saver as well as being much less wasteful and better for the environment.'
So, beautiful and affordable – it's a win-win! From surrounding your outdoor seating area in clambering roses and giant urns, to adding a beautiful bird bath or two – read on for all the inspiration you need to create the cottage garden patio of dreams.
1. Create an enchanting canopy
This gorgeous set-up is the perfect spot to entertain
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Many people love to use their patio to sit, relax, and enjoy a meal outdoors.
Well, how's this for a magical alfresco space?
Whether you're entertaining or enjoying a cuppa for one, this gorgeous pergola provides a perfect retreat. The vibrant foliage overhead not only creates a sheltered, intimate vibe, but will also provide cool shade in the summer. Why not recreate the look by growing some of the best cottage garden plants up and over your pergola?
Soft roses in pastel hues border the space, elevating the view even further and, as we can imagine, filling the air with delicious scent. Decorate your table with jam jars of freshly cut flowers and tea lights, and add an array of pretty placemats fo finish the scene.
2. Add an antique urn for traditional charm
Add antique features to your patio's corners
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Keep a lookout for second hand terracotta containers – like this antique urn for example. It adds an old-time charm to a garden and provides a lovely focal point when popped at the corner of your patio.
Don't worry about keeping it pristine – moss and weathering will only add to its character. Then, surround with purple globes of alliums for a beautiful display.
3. Go for a more natural, overgrown vibe
Let nature do its thing
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We love how this sweet country cottage is almost hidden by greenery! Tucked beneath rambling roses and ivy, it's the perfect fairytale setting. Softly shaped hedges surround huge swathes of planting, whilst an old red-brick patio takes centre stage.
As we mentioned above, don't be afraid to welcome a touch of the wild by allowing nature to do its thing. Here, a mound of moss and lichen provides a living carpet for the outdoor seating set-up. And, the rusted patination to the quaint chairs and table transport us straight to Frances Hodgson Burnett's Secret Garden.
4. Try a beautiful bistro set
Try a timeless bistro set in pastel hues. Garden designed by Rosemary Coldstream Garden Design
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A bistro set is always a lovely addition to the garden.
Simple, timeless, affordable, and available in a whole host of colours – they work just beautifully on a cottage garden patio.
The delicate, pale hue of this set lifts the space and complements the surrounding Hostas, Erigeron, and Scabiosa perfectly. The best bistro sets are often foldable too, so a great choice for smaller plots.
Take a look at these stylish seating ideas inspired by Monty Don's garden, for more classic country charm.
5. Allow it to grow wild
For an overgrown look straight out of a fairytale, let nature run riot
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We told you not to keep things neat! Cottage garden style is all about the plants and as you can see, sometimes, more simply is more.
Try planting the perennial Alchemilla mollis into any nooks and crannies of your patio, as seen here. With gently scalloped leaves and vibrant lime-green flowers in the summer, it's a lovely, low-maintenance plant. Plus, it looks stunning after rainfall, as droplets of water cling to its foliage like jewels.
The wild look is balanced by the soft topiary behind. Again, nothing too formal – but it gives the garden a considered, rather than abandoned, feel.
6. Fill containers with annuals
Make miniature meadow-gardens in pots
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These two large pots frame the entrance to the patio and make a striking feature in themselves. They are full of pale-mauve pincushion flowers – an annual meadow-flower that's a favourite of butterflies – amongst other purple-hued beauties.
Keeping a selected colour palette is a great way to bring a sense of cohesion to a cottage garden style space. Although, of course, a more eclectic approach is totally fine, too – whatever suits your style!
There's more inspiration in our patio gardening ideas feature.
7. Add a stone bird bath for a rustic look
Keep your feathered-friends happy
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To elevate your patio, why not add a bird bath? A classic stone version such as this will weather beautifully over time and provides a charming focal point.
What's more, it will offer a retreat for any visiting featured friends. And is there anything more delightful then watching garden birds chirp and flit merrily nearby? You might like to take a look at our other advice on how to attract birds to your garden, too.
8. Line your patio steps with flowers
Line your steps with Salvias
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If your plot is on a slope, then you may have steps leading to (or away from) your patio. They can be easily worked into your cottage garden style with the addition of plants.
You may have already picked your favourites, but these ones are Saliva 'Hot Lips'. A favourite amongst many gardeners, their eye-catching white and red blooms sit along elegant stems. They look lovely planted en masse.
Head over to our garden steps ideas for more ways to make them a feature of your space.
Small statues can add a delightful surprise
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One for children and adults alike – why not decorate your patio with a stone statue or two? This smartly-standing whippet is a delight amongst the surrounding Astrantias.
What's more, it will continue to add interest and character to your plot when the flowers die back come winter. You could also try positioning two, either side of a pathway, for a classic, countryside feel.
10. Adorn your walls with roses
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Sweetly-scented roses are a must-have for any cottage-style garden, so make sure you bring them to the patio, too. Just take a look at these beautiful roses to introduce scent and colour to your garden for inspiration. You can display miniature kinds in pots, larger types in nearby borders, or why not introduce a climber or two?
As the RHS advise, both climbing and shrub varieties can do well when trained up walls, pillars or archways. We love David Austen's 'Gertrude Jekyll' for bright pink blooms with incredible scent, which can be used as a short climber.
11. Add rustic wooden shelves
Bring function and style onto your patio with a rustic shelving unit
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These A-line shelves have a rustic charm that works well on a cottage garden patio.
Covered in pots, lanterns and outdoor ornaments, it's a great way to add an extra dose of style to your space.
With its natural wooden finish, it blends in with the rest of the theme perfectly. You could also use it to string up bunting for a vintage feel, or even festoon lights to up the ambience further.
What materials shall I use for a cottage garden patio?
This window is beautifully framed with cottage garden style planting
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For a cottage garden patio, embrace reclaimed, traditional materials. 'Examples that spring to mind are brick edges, simple gravel paths, crazy paving with self seeded herbs and flowers growing in the cracks, herringbone brick paths, and simple stepping stones running through the planting,' says garden designer Tracy Foster of Tracy Foster Garden Design.
'The look also lends itself well to narrow paths and flowing curves, which is great if you would like a change from the prevailing hard lines of recent design trends,' she adds.
'Anything that looks handcrafted or homemade will fit in well, especially if it's made of local material in a regional style. Woven willow obelisks, cleft chestnut fencing, woven willow or hazel hurdles, and dry stone or mellow brick walls are suitable choices.'
The garden was always a big part of Holly's life growing up, as was the surrounding New Forest where she lived. Her appreciation for the great outdoors has only grown since then. She's been an allotment keeper, a professional gardener, and a botanical illustrator – plants are her passion.
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Create a charming and romantic outdoor space with these cottage patio ideas.
Outdoor areas should be seen as an extension of our homes, so whether you are augmenting an existing patio or creating one from scratch, it’s important to design a space that complements your house.
When considering cottage patio ideas, consider how are you going to use the space. Is it going to be a dining area for al fresco meals, or somewhere to relax after a long day? Giving your cottage patio an identity will help you to create a design that works for you as well as with the architecture of your home and garden.
Increasingly patio ideas also need to take into account the effects of climate change and be as eco-friendly as possible to tread gently on our fragile earth. Find inspiration for how to transform your space.
Cottage patio ideas
Designing a cottage patio that will complement both your lifestyle and your home involves making key decisions on a number of elements, from patio furniture ideas for relaxing and entertaining, to choosing the right patio lighting and patio planting ideas to enhance your enjoyment of the space.
The following ideas will help you to transform your cottage patio into your dream outdoor space.
1. Choose sustainable landscaping materials
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Before you look into how to lay a patio, you need to decide on the choice of materials.
Select paving that works well in the location, suits your budget, but is also as environmentally sustainable as possible.
Permeable paving options for cottage backyard ideas include brick, stone, pavers and gravel. Aim to avoid imported stone, and where possible scour salvage yards and re-use cobbles, bricks and even concrete pavers. Pavers can be made from recycled materials and reclaimed and traditional surfaces are particularly suitable for a cottage style.
'To keep a patio soft in terms of its impact on the earth, think about which stones you use. Reclaimed and local will have the least impact and carbon footprint. Stone takes thousands of years to be created, and will last a long time too,' explains garden designer Marian Boswall .
Mixed materials add interest and break up a large area, although think through the design carefully so it doesn’t look too haphazard. Flat areas for seating could use flagstones, whereas pathways and surrounding borders could use various sized stones, for example.
'When it comes to creating a sustainable patio, aim for materials that have been sourced or manufactured within the country; there will be concrete paving ranges that replicate the look and feel of imported natural stone,' explains Chris Griffiths, head of product sustainability at Marshalls .
'Pay attention to drainage, too, particularly if you live in an area at risk of flooding. A permeable surface will sustainably deal with rainwater, and there are drainage option that blend subtly into the paving, without compromising the overall look,' he adds.
2. Soften the look of paving with planting
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Planting among the paving is an excellent cottage patio idea that is is aesthetically pleasing, perfect for a cottage style naturalistic planting design, and environmentally friendly.
Great choices include some favorite cottage garden plants, such as erigeron, thyme, aubretia, dianthus, chamomile, saxifraga, Alchemilla mollis, succulents and mondo grass.
Dig out any weeds and add in some compost if needed before planting.
'I like to plant between the paving slabs. Either take out old jointing or a slab or two, or lay new paving stones with gaps between joints. Planting small mosses and herbs adds biodiversity as a sustainable garden idea and beauty and helps water seep slowly back to the earth when it rains,' says Marian Boswall.
3. Accessorize with pots
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Container gardening ideas offer the possibility of a moveable display that can highlight the seasons or even put you in a holiday mood.
Whether an eclectic mix of pots or a carefully orchestrated scene, as cottage patio ideas, potted displays they allow you to express yourself in a way that you can adapt, allowing you to change the look in an instant.
Seasonal annuals can be added to more permanent evergreen shrubs, you can echo the colors of the house for cohesive co-ordinated combinations, be harmonious with your palette, or go for bright, eclectic energy with your plant choices.
4. Repurpose and recycle
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Have fun finding interesting reclaimed pieces to use as cottage patio ideas, from seating to decorative detailing.
Scour local salvage yards or community websites. Dressing your outdoor area in a unique way with handcrafted or homemade up-cycling will add individual personality to the space, while also saving items from going to landfill.
Timber offcuts or pallets could be re-used for seating or to form a vertical garden, old crates can hold containers, and there are always lots of galvanized items, such as old coppers and troughs for use as characterful planters.
5. Add a pergola for shade and privacy
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Pergola ideas are a simple addition to your backyard and provide a beautiful alternative to more substantial garden buildings. ‘Pergolas, clad with climbing plants, create a cozy and private space, finish off with outdoor heating and garden lighting’ says garden designer Charlotte Rowe .
The frame will provide a structure for climbing plants to scramble over, offering shade and filling the air with a sweet smell when they bloom.
Consider if you want shade year-round with evergreen climbers, such as star jasmine, climbing euonymus, potato vine and passionflower, or just for the heat of summer with deciduous options, from clematis to climbing roses. For privacy, back the area with large-leafed variegated ivy or other evergreens and fringe the area with frothy perennials and colorful annuals.
Set up a wooden table and chairs underneath the pergola for a beautiful al fresco dining space, and complement with table linen inspired by the prints of the Mediterranean to give your cottage patio idea that vacation-feeling at home.
6. Choose a large table for entertaining
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This summer is one for celebration and reunions, so make sure everyone has a seat at the table; using patio cover ideas is a great way to ensure parties aren't interrupted by bad weather.
A long rectangular table or a round table will maximize the available space on a cottage patio and ensure everyone can socialize together.
Teak is one of the best outdoor furniture materials for cottage patios as it weathers beautifully, reflecting the aged patina of your home. Plus, it is really durable so doesn't need to be stored in a shed or garage once summer is over – ideal for a cottage where space is often at a premium. However, if your cottage patio has cover, using antique furniture like the table above, creates character.
7. Position seating to make the most of stunning views
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When it comes to choosing garden furniture for a small cottage patio, the design determines the style of a small space.
‘Wrought iron garden furniture will be less clunky so won’t impose on your space and will create a more decorative and attractive courtyard,’ says Susie Watson of Susie Watson Designs
'Accessorize with colorful garden cushions in a variety of hues to brighten up the space,' she adds.
8. Plant edibles among ornamentals
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Edibles don’t just belong in your vegetable garden ideas. Incorporate them among your cottage patio ideas and enjoy their beauty as well as the ease of harvesting, for a seating or dining area with a difference.
Look for compact varieties of edible crops to grow for vegetable garden container ideas, include climbers trained up supports, and try low growing patio edging with wild strawberries or ribbons of thyme to use the space creatively.
'Help yourself' takes on a whole new meaning with homegrown organic garnishes to hand, especially if you place the garden right outside the patio door, so you can grab a handful of whatever you need while cooking.
9. Sink the patio
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In more exposed locations, or where you seek a little privacy, a sunken patio lined by low walls still allows you to gaze over views, while also being protected from the wind.
This design by Ian Kitson follows the contours of the surrounding borrowed landscape, with the serpentine walls echoed by sinuous planting blending into the countryside.
Planting is simple to accentuate the design with neatly clipped waves of buxus hedging and repeated ribbons of bright crimson penstemon, drought-tolerant planting such as purple salvias and accents from spires of phlomis.
10. Enjoy the patio into the evening with a firepit
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Even the warmest days can bring with them cool evenings. As the sun drops, light up a backyard fire pit to keep the party going well into the night.
Place a fire pit at the heart, then surround it with colorful cane seating and plenty of water resistant outdoor rugs and cushions to create a cozy spot for evening relaxation.
11. Create a private dining space on your cottage patio
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Take advantage of an exterior wall – or garden wall – to create a secluded dining space.
Pair white walls with pale flooring to create a bright sun-trap that will be a delight in spring-time and all through the summer.
'It is important with small garden ideas to simplify the material and plant palette to create a cohesive scheme,' says garden designer Adolfo Harrison . Opt for a combination of seating styles to create a relaxed look.
12. Choose a secluded spot
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Position a cottage patio in a secluded spot hidden away from the wider garden – a secret place for a meal, or to sit and read a favorite novel with a cup of tea.
Immerse yourself in a touch of wildness with self-sown flowers popping up, vines entwining supports, eclectic pots, and encircling shrubs, for a secret patio feel.
Plants such as Alchemilla mollis, erigeron and Sisyrinchium striatum will find their way into crannies. Wafting ornamental grasses and perennials are lovely enclosing the space to create your garden escape. A curved bed part way round the patio could form a living framework that divides the space.
13. Use festoon lighting to create a romantic ambience for your cottage patio
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Prolong al fresco summer evenings for as long as possible by illuminating your garden with festoon lighting.
'The right designs can transform an outdoor space,' says Tina Maony director of design furniture store Go Modern . 'And advances in technology have created a much wider choice.'
Opt for outdoor lighting ideas with a warm white ambient glow to create a magical twilight atmosphere that is ideal for illuminating parties and barbecues.
14. Add a pop of color
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Brighten your cottage patio with painted structures and detailing. Try some color psychology, such as green and earthy tones for eco-friendliness, orange and yellow to stimulate appetite, bright tones to boost the mood, or tranquil, harmonious cool and calming tones for a space to relax in.
'Preparation is key when painting to ensure the longevity of outdoor structures and furniture. These things are likely to face all conditions throughout a year. For wooden items it is vital to fill cracks, holes and other imperfections using wood filler,' says Michael Rolland, MD of The Paint Shed .
Make sure you know how to paint furniture before you start.
Sand and prepare the surface and choose the right type of paint. ‘Not checking the weather before painting is a common mistake. You may think that painting in full sun will speed up the process, unfortunately the faster the sun dries the paint the more mistakes there will be, such as drag marks and dried drips. Overcast and warm is ideal,’ adds Michael.
15. Create an outdoor kitchen for al fresco entertaining
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Increasingly we are maximizing the potential of our gardens, using them as extensions of the living space to recreate that holiday feeling. Outdoor kitchen ideas have become a must-have design feature and the trend for cooking outdoors has seen the rise of pizza ovens and even outdoor kitchens being incorporated into more and more homes.
Create a cottage patio reminiscent of the sun-baked cities of Italy by painting walls with rich terracotta and iron reds and pair with patterned tiles and chunky wooden furniture to complete the look.
16. Add a swing seat to your cottage patio
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Gardening is all about taking a moment to pause; to stop and smell the roses, as well as the jasmine, buddleia and honeysuckle. Adding a bench, or a swing seat, into your garden gives you the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the spectacle.
A seat like this, painted to blend in with the planting, will fit seamlessly with a cottage garden and is perfect for a cottage patio area. Its frame design means it can be planted with climbers to create an oasis of colorful and fragrant blooms, while also adding much needed garden shade.
17. Add a water feature for a serene space
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Nothing evokes calm and tranquility quite like the sound of trickling water. Introducing a water feature as a cottage patio idea will not only add texture and visual interest to your garden, but will also contribute to the air of serenity, creating a restful environment that is sure to delight.
This could be a series of small ponds in place of some of the pavers, a larger single pond or an engineered rill designed by a specialist.
To fully enjoy the mirror-like qualities of the ever-changing reflections don’t over plant the surrounding area.
18. Create a decked cottage patio
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Adding deck ideas to your garden opens it up to a whole host of design opportunities. A softer alternative to paving, it harmonises with trees and planting to create the perfect space for al fresco dining or relaxing, and it can be raised for better views.
Opting for unstained wood means it will age gracefully over time, blending into the garden aesthetic and complementing your cottage home.
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Are you wondering how to make your cottage patio more private? Planting and other garden screening ideas are a brilliant way to do so.
Opt for tall willowy plants, which will create a peaceful shelter both from the window and from the rest of your garden. Growing them in pots means you also have the flexibility to move them, when needed.
Another way to increase privacy is to build a pergola over your patio area and grow climbing plants over it – roses and clematis are all great choices that will also smell delicious when in bloom.
If your garden has several levels consider building a wall to enclose your patio which will both make it feel more private and prevent onlookers.
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Turn any corner of your garden into a chic pot to host a summer reception with a rustic bar table and stools. Their compact size and natural aesthetic makes the perfect fit for a wide variety of gardens, and they will age beautifully if left outside.
How can I make my patio more attractive?
Dressing your cottage patio will immediately enhance the look. This includes using soft furnishings, such as cushions and a cosy throw, some favorite decorative pieces to draw the eye, unusual vases brimming with flowers, and seasonal color with plants in containers.
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How do I make my cottage patio feel cozy?
Make your cottage patio feel cozy by use soft furnishings and accessories. Large, colorful outdoor cushions spread across sofa-style garden furniture, with a couple of blankets to hand for when the evenings get cold.
If you have a dining area on your patio lay an outdoor rug under your table. ‘It makes the space feel considered and comfortable, and keeps evening chills off your feet’ says Tasha Green, director of outdoor soft furnishing specialist Weaver Green .
A firepit also goes a long way to making the space feel warm and cozy. Position in the heart of your entertaining space so that everyone can feel the benefit of the flickering flames.
How do you make a small cottage patio look bigger?
Make your small cottage patio look bigger with careful planting and by adding a mirror.
A small and inexpensive addition to the garden, a mirror can revolutionise the space, flooding shady corners with sunlight and making it look instantly larger. Pick a design which is shaped like a window to create the illusion of hidden areas, giving your garden a magical air.
If your cottage patio is small, then make the most of all the available space. Think vertically, planting up fences and walls to transform your small cottage patio into a botanical oasis.
How can I update my patio cheaply?
There are lots of budget ideas to update your patio cheaply.
Some quick and easy ideas include sowing flower seeds in cracks, looking out for unusual items to recycle and up cycle, and unleashing your inner artist by painting garden furniture and structures using leftover paint pots.
Having graduated with a first class degree in English Literature, Holly started her career as a features writer and sub-editor at Period Living magazine, Homes & Gardens' sister title. Working on Period Living brought with it insight into the complexities of owning and caring for period homes, from interior decorating through to choosing the right windows and the challenges of extending. This has led to a passion for traditional interiors, particularly the country-look. Writing for the Homes & Gardens website as a content editor, alongside regular features for Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors magazines, has enabled her to broaden her writing to incorporate her interests in gardening, wildlife and nature.
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Patio in a country house: 15 best projects
A patio (translated from Spanish simply as a "garden") is a piece of land surrounded by a fence, a patio. Since ancient times, like a garden, it was broken from the back of the house. In the modern sense, a patio is both an “outdoor living room” (often with a hearth or a fountain), a solarium, and a garden. The patio can be located in front of the house, in the courtyard or on a separate area, in a quiet and secluded place, protected from the wind. Like any other element of the landscape, it should organically fit into the overall composition of the site.
The patio area must be level and dry. Depending on the chosen style, it is paved with stone, tile or brick. Fall asleep with rubble, pebbles or sand. Poured with concrete or laid out with concrete slabs. Another option for the “floor” is wooden flooring. In one project, it is permissible to combine different materials. In any case, do not forget about drainage. With a paved or bulk coating, a “pillow” of sand is made under the platform. Its thickness depends on the quality of the "native" soil. It makes sense to treat wooden elements of platforms and floorings with special compounds that prevent rotting and swelling of wood.
Contrast shower
According to the laws of color blue and yellow are contrasting colors, like black and white. In this project, the designer made a bet on their “shocking” combination: he painted the corner concrete bench with bright yellow paint and covered the garden chairs with blue fabric. It turned out crisp and fresh! The appearance of certain materials in the design of the garden must be justified. Here, for example, timber seats do not seem like a foreign part because of the wooden "back".
Slash
A great idea: to make a partition in the form of a decorative woodpile, at the base of which a hedge is planted. The main focus is the window overlooking the dense greenery. If the window had perspective, it would be even better.
Light in the window
A real find of architects is an unusual fireplace that looks like a firebox into the street. It does not violate the integrity of the facade and looks like another window from the outside. The only “but” is that such a hearth is not very effective in terms of heating: due to heat-resistant glass, heat almost does not penetrate into the patio. In addition, there are doubts whether it looks beautiful in an unlit state. A black hole or ashes under glass is not a very pleasant sight!
Undercover!
An arched pergola entwined with lianas creates a living openwork shadow in the garden and plays the role of an arbor. Interestingly, this garden structure began to be used as a decorative element only at the end of the 19th century. Prior to this, the role of the pergola was purely utilitarian: it served as a support for the vine. In our climate, the pergola is entwined with lemongrass, hops and girlish grapes.
Count's ruins
Old brick with peeling paint, washed by rain and sun-bleached, looks very picturesque. And the authors of the project know about it: they built a fence and a street hearth out of it. The whole picture is made by a stone floor with seams sown with grass.
Go out into the world!
This ultra-modern outdoor pavilion is a winning setting for outdoor social events. Smoky concrete walls, stone floor tiles polished to a shine, patent leather seat upholstery - the design is restrained, but very refined. The trellis canopy barely protects the patio from the rain, but casts a beautiful patterned shade.
Old and new
Modern furniture can also fit into a classic setting. Here is an example for you: a bright designer garden set based on the works of the classic pop art by Robert Indiana did not spoil the open patio with a classic colonnade and clinker paving, on the contrary, it became the main color accent of this “garden room”. It really hits the eyes!
It will be hot!
An empty corner of the garden against the blank wall of the house can turn into a secluded shelter. It is enough to lay down a fireplace from natural stone and fill the site with concrete. Furniture, flower pots and accessories must be chosen very precisely. Only natural materials, no plastic!
Backfilling question
A fireplace of an original form, cast from concrete, is an absolute success of the architects who designed this garden. But I want to note something else - gravel backfill. Such a coating is simply indispensable for gardens in our climate. Unlike sand, small river pebbles dry out quickly after rain. It has a pleasant tactile effect - it is convenient and useful to walk on it barefoot. In addition, the pebbles rustle so cool under your feet!
A lonely sail turns white
In this patio, the authors of the project “sang an ode” to symmetry, straight lines and simple shapes. The ideal plane of the lawn, the smooth wall of cut shrubs, the horizontality of the steps and the wooden flooring... Strictness, rhythm and uniformity of all details are at the forefront. Even the canopy is sewn from even strips of white matter!
Movie show
The image of your garden can be built on changing lighting scenarios. The authors of this project combined two types of lamps: static - burning billboards with shots from American films and dynamic - upward-pointing halogen lamps built into a concrete podium. By the way, take note of this technique: when the plants are planted in recesses (as here), they seem bushier and more magnificent.
Behind bars!
The problem of zoning is relevant in both large and small gardens. One way to block out prying eyes is to put such a wooden lattice in the patio. Unlike a blank wall, it does not prevent the penetration of sunlight and at the same time creates a feeling of intimacy.
Under carpet games
An alternative to the usual lawn is a “curly carpet” of perennial creeping ground cover plants. They are both flowering and evergreen. In our climate, the apical pachysandra or nettle-leaved mihenia take root well.
Field kitchen
The tradition of building complete kitchens in the garden came to Europe from America. In the States, having a dining table, stove, refrigerator, grill and wine cabinets outside is commonplace. In this project, a rectangular pergola hangs over the summer kitchen - it protects the cook from the scorching sun. In our climate, I would advise to cover the structure with roofing copper.
Vivid canvases
Partitions of bright colors create a festive mood in the garden in any weather. In this case, they are slabs cast from concrete and painted yellow, illuminated by halogen lamps, which are mounted directly into the floor (such lighting accentuates the texture of the wall). In principle, if the area of \u200b\u200bthe garden allows, nothing prevents you from building a whole labyrinth from such deaf slabs.
Making a copy!
A patio is often referred to as an open-air room. Some take it literally. This green living room has everything you need. Even painting above the sofa. Only instead of a concrete wall - a hedge, instead of upholstered furniture - cast plastic, instead of a carpet - a green lawn. The designer's find is mirrors: these light traps echo the brilliant water surface of the pond and fill the garden with sun.
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Tandoor
These vertical clay ovens will impress both aesthetes and gourmets. They came to us from Central Asia and immediately became a trend in country summer cuisine.
- Those who are tired of barbecues and air grills can safely switch to tandoors. They cook a wide variety of dishes: from Uzbek flatbread to classic shish kebab. In such an oven, food is not fried on charcoal, but actually baked, - said Mina Orudzheva, an expert at the YOUR HOUSE chain of hypermarkets for household goods and summer cottages.
Tandoor is a great option for aesthetes and gourmets.
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Spa pool
The spa pool will help you to please yourself and surprise your guests.
- It also solves common tasks, such as cooling off in the heat, and helps to get a relaxing spa massage without leaving home. Hydrotherapy restores strength, reduces stress, strengthens the immune system and has a beneficial effect on muscle function.
The pool can be anything, the main thing is that it should be.
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Fountain
Fountains located in the patio area of a country house or in the garden create a special atmosphere.
- When choosing a material, pay attention to models made of polyresin: they do not require special care and are frost resistant. Depending on the composition of the jets, fountains can be of various types: springs; from one jet and multi-jet; consisting of one or more bowls, with overflow of water from one bowl to another; with the use of sculptures; fountains-cascades, fountains-waterfalls. Such decorative elements will become a bright accent of your garden.
The fountain will be a stylish and cozy addition to the patio area.
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Garden figure
Garden sculptures in landscape design are classics.
- It will look great on the open space of the lawn and will visually break a dense fence or blank wall on the site. And a solid background of leaves will favorably shade both light stone and wood or metal.
A garden figure or sculpture adds variety to the patio space.
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Hammock chair
Hammock chairs are a trendy alternative to three items at once: a hammock, a rocking chair and a baby swing.
- This is a cozy place for a relaxing holiday, original decor. Hypermarkets and online stores offer a huge selection of chairs: from a minimalist sand wicker "ball" to a luxurious designer "cocoon" made of rattan. Psychologically, the effect of rocking for a person is comfort and calm.
A hammock or hanging patio chair is a must.
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Sofa swing
This is a really comfortable swing that can comfortably accommodate several adults at once.
– Thanks to the awning, you can enjoy your holiday in any weather. Such a swing is safe to use, the seat is fixed from excessive swinging with special hooks to the leg of the structure. Garden swing sofas do not require additional care, they are made of high-tech material. Textiles of high-quality country furniture do not grow moldy, dry quickly, and are easy to wash.
Sofa swing with an awning will allow you to enjoy your holiday in any weather.
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House, sandpit or pool for children
Children always dream of a private space where they could create their own universe while adults communicate.
– The little ones will love the sandbox. If standard square wood designs are no longer inspiring, you can try to beat them by adding sails and masts to a simple frame. The playhouse is ideal for those who enjoy a wigwam in the nursery. On hot days, the inflatable pool will help to refresh and give a lot of vivid impressions.
