Garden Patio Ideas For A Pleasant Outdoor Area

If you're like most of the British population, you'll love getting outside in the garden when the weather is pleasant.

There are lots of ways that a patio can help you enjoy your garden in the summer. The truth is this:

A well designed patio is one of the most enjoyable areas to spend time outdoors.

This post will show you how to make the most of your patio area.

Don't have a patio area? Create one!

First off, if you don't have a dedicated patio in your garden, why not make one? It doesn't have to be as expensive as you think:

Of course, you could have a decking installed. But why not just clear a space and lay some stones, pebbles, bark or stone flags? This will give you an easy patio area that allows you to enjoy your garden all summer long.

So what patio design ideas can you use in your garden? Here are some useful tips to inspire you to create a pleasant outdoor living space...

Dine al fresco with a patio table set

One of the key patio essentials is surely an outdoor dining set. Your patio is a great place to eat when the summer sun is shining. And nothing says summer like a barbecue with friends. Your al fresco dining area is the perfect place to enjoy good food and company with the people who mean the most to you.

Add a patio heater for when night falls

The weather might seem tropical during the day, but once the sun goes down it can sometimes still feel a little chilly. Patio heaters can provide an extra burst of warmth when night falls, to keep your patio welcoming in the evening.

Illuminate with ambient lighting

Adding some ambient fairy lights to your patio area can create a relaxing and welcoming vibe when darkness falls.

When darkness falls, it doesn't necessarily mean you have to go inside. Illuminate your patio area with some lighting. Try adding low level fairy lights and lanterns too, which will help to create a relaxing ambience.

Go for solar powered options for an eco-friendly form of lighting that's also friendly to your electricity bill.

Relax and unwind on a bench

A garden bench is an ideal way to spend some relaxing time in the comfort of your garden patio. Pictured is the Lutyens 3 Seater Teak Bench & Coffee Table.

Another great patio seating idea is to make space for a bench. Here you can unwind in the garden, perhaps by reading a book or listening to some music. Sometimes it's great to just sit in your garden and enjoy the pleasant summer surroundings.

Catch some rays in your sun trap

If you're lucky enough to have a garden that is bathed in sun, why not go one step further and enjoy soaking up the rays. A sun lounger is another patio essential for those who love to worship the sun!

Just remember to use sun cream to protect your skin, and remain out of direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day.

Keep it shaded for shelter from the sun

Alternatively, you could choose to have your patio (or at least part of it) kept under shade. This will give you the chance to retreat here and take shelter from the scorching summer sun.

Erect a gazebo or furnish your patio table with a parasol to enjoy the cooling shade when the temperature gets a little too much.

Add colour with plants and flowers

To make it really inviting and stylish, a great patio design idea is to incorporate colour. You could do this by painting fences or walls. But a simpler option is to bring natural colour through plants and flowers.

Line your patio area with some planters, pots and hanging baskets – and then fill them with your favourite colourful flowers.

What are your garden patio design ideas?

If you want to transform your garden's patio area into a place you and your family love to be, follow our tips above.

Do you have any other patio design tips to share? Leave a comment below. We'd love to hear your patio style inspiration suggestions.