Garden Ideas

Patio Design Ideas

Embrace outdoor living with a few of our favourite creative and stylish garden patio ideas. From swing seats to a pergola, fire pits to furniture, transform your patio area into a stunning year-round space without the need for any expensive and time-consuming landscaping. 

1. Embrace outdoor living with patio furniture

 

Create the perfect outdoor space for relaxing, dining and entertaining with our huge selection of patio furniture. From couple-sized two-seater table sets to enormous rattan sofas fit for the whole family, find the furniture to suit any patio size right here, all in a range of and materials too. Accessorize your picture-perfect patio with cushions, outdoor mirrors and rugs, creating an eye-catching space to show off to guests and family alike when they come to visit. 

Top tip: Try your hand at some DIY and install your own tiles with this guide on how to lay a patio. 

2. Hang out with a swing seat

Trust us, there’s no better way to unwind than in a gently rocking swing seat – so why not add one to your patio ready for those long summer afternoons? A great option for a small patio that doesn’t have space for an outdoor sofa or dining set, it’s the ultimate relaxation accessory. 

Top tip: Struggling to decide between patterned tiles or terracotta for your garden patio design ideas? Take a look at our patio buying guide for some top tips. 

3. Soak up the scenery in a hot tub

Definitely one of our favourite deck and patio ideas, a hot tub is a small slice of luxury that can be enjoyed all year round. Loved by kids, grandparents, and everyone in between, they’re a great way to enjoy the outdoors over the summer months or to treat yourself to a little TLC during colder weather. Much easier to install and run than you might think, you’ll soon be wondering how you lived without one! 

Top tip: Take a look at our guide on how to turn your garden into an outdoor spa for more inspiration. 

4. Set the scene with mood lighting

When the sun goes down, it’s the perfect time to bring your seating area to life with a little mood lighting. From calming colour-changing bulbs to illuminated walkways and concealed lights, there’s no better way to add some outdoor atmosphere. If you have a pergola over your outdoor dining area, it will also double as the perfect frame for twinkling string lights. 

5. Feel the heat with a fire pit

Create a family-friendly focal point and enjoy your garden long into the evening with a fire pit. Stone pavers are safe against sparks and any falling ash, making a patio a great place for a fire pit. From toasting marshmallows to just warming your hands, there’s no better way to keep the cold away outdoors. 

Top tip: Keep your patio slabs in prime condition with this guide on how to pressure wash a patio. 

6. Keep cool with a canopy

If your patio’s a bit of a suntrap, we’ve got a shady solution for you. Enjoy the best of the weather while sheltering from the midday heat throughout the summer – all you need is one of our stylish canopies. Eat, drink and entertain to your heart’s content, with plenty of shade for when the heat gets too much. This is one of our favourite outdoor decorating ideas for small children, as with a shady play area your little ones can enjoy the outdoors without you having to worry about sunburn and heatstroke. 

7. Grow your own

Patios aren’t just for eating and entertaining – a few well-positioned pots planted with blooms are a great way to add greenery without the hassle of a big landscaping project. A great option for a small garden, all you need is a space to sit so that you can fill your pots and planters with soil, feed and plants. 

Top tip: If you’re looking for a new DIY project, give our guide on how to build an outdoor planter a read. 

And there we have it! Our favourite garden patio ideas to breathe new life into your outdoor space. Share your own patio area transformations with us @Homebase_UK. For more outdoor decorating or deck and patio ideas, take a look at our Ideas & Advice page.



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