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19 stylish patio ideas that can revamp your space
Design ideas and styling inspiration for your garden patio.
Is it time to give your trusty patio area a makeover? Even if you're working with a relatively small plot, fuss-free and low maintenance updates (investing in a stylish bistro set for alfresco dining or creating a cosy lounge area with a rug) are favourable small scale transformations. Whereas landscaping jobs like paving and zoned areas will be more costly for a garden patio but fundamental to the layout of your space.
Essentially, when it comes to planning your perfect garden patio, you have to think about how you intend to use your outdoor retreat, including the paving you will use, the right furniture to fit the space, your budget, and so forth.
Keep reading to discover 19 useful patio ideas, plus how to get the look with top product picks from trusted retailers such as John Lewis, Habitat and the House Beautiful Marketplace...
Rosie Stagg is the Marketplace Content Editor for and , covering everything from self-care advice to craft trends and interior style guides. With many years working in e-commerce and specialising in marketplaces, Rosie also manages content on the . Rosie studied at the University of Leeds where she completed a BA in English & History of Art.
Olivia Heath is the Daily Editor at House Beautiful. Heading up all things digital, Olivia loves nothing more than uncovering tomorrow's biggest design trends and sharing the best decorating tips, small space living solutions, and houseplant care and gardening advice.
Week by week Olivia compiles the most stylish high street homeware buys to help you get the look for less, and showcases the best makeovers, as well as the hottest and most unique properties on the market. She also loves covering some of the biggest events in the calendar, including all the action from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Colour of the Year forecasts from Pantone to Dulux, and exclusive previews of all the new Christmas collections before it hits the shops.
Olivia has been writing about homes and interiors for the past seven years, and her work has also been published on House Beautiful US, Elle Decor US, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Red, Prima, Town & Country, Elle Japan, Modern Living and Micasa Revista.
Prior to joining House Beautiful, Olivia worked at Reveal magazine, where she reported on celebrity and entertainment news by day, and attended showbiz parties and red carpet events by night!
Olivia has an MA in Journalism with an NCTJ qualification, as well as a BA in Journalism and Media & Cultural Studies.
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