Design ideas for a beach style patio in Brisbane with concrete pavers and a pergola.

Villa à Toulon

KAST DESIGN

Inspiration for a large beach style side yard patio in Paris with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a pergola.

An Estate to Remember

Casabella Interiors

Large beach style backyard patio in Boston with with fireplace, a pergola and tile.

Bayshores 3

Garden Studio

Photo by Mellon Studio
Beach style patio in Los Angeles with with fireplace, tile and a pergola.

Sunken Patio w/ Fire Pit and Built-in Seating

Conscious Environments Inc.

A lowered patio w/ built-in seating and contemporary fire pit. Great place for hanging out, relaxing, and entertaining. A floating hardwood bench provides ample seating for larger gatherings.

Greentree

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Beach style backyard patio in Miami with concrete slab and a pergola.

Cape Cod Style Patio

Talianko Design Group, LLC

A Cape Cod style home with a backyard patio inspired by the East Coast. A casually elegant Hamptons style deck lends to family BBQs and relaxing in the afternoons. Turquoise accents and a range of blue fabrics pop against white and cream backgrounds. Bronze lanterns atop teak tables are perfect for a little light in the evenings. This coastal style backyard is located in Sierra Madre, California. Photography by Erika Bierman, Awnings and Curtains by La Belle Maison, Landscape and Pool by Garden View Landscape, Nursery and Pools.

Waterfront Cottage

b Architecture Studio

Red Cedar outdoor shower
Mid-sized beach style backyard patio in Boston with an outdoor shower, decking and a pergola.

Chatham Waterfront

Sudbury Design Group

Photo of a beach style backyard patio in Boston with a pergola.

Casa CR

Novaforma Ibiza

Inspiration for a large beach style patio in Other with tile and a pergola.

Santa Barbara, California

KES Studio

The residence received a full gut renovation to create a modern coastal retreat vacation home. This was achieved by using a neutral color pallet of sands and blues with organic accents juxtaposed with custom furniture’s clean lines and soft textures.

River Oaks Community Pool Deck with Fiberglass Pergola

Structureworks Fabrication

Look at all of the ample shade! This traditional fiberglass pergola kit was envisioned to protect pool goers and their families from the sun during hot and humid Virginia weather. This pergola design was enhanced with extra shade by adding a fixed polycarbonate canopy in blue that offered UV protection from the sun while also protecting swimmers from rain on those hot and rainy days at the pool. This is a double beam custom fiberglass pergola kit in classic white. Located in Woodbridge, VA this community pool will keep you cool in or out of the water.

Residential: Pergola On Florida’s Intercoastal Waterway

Azenco Outdoor

First, the patio was confined by two sides of the home’s exterior, and on the third side by a stem wall that blocked the view of the neighboring home and provided a barrier between the patio and the pool’s mechanicals. This walled-in challenge has been turned into an advantage by mounting the pergola frame on top of the flat-roofed home and the stem wall. This design meant there would be no footings required to support the pergola, and ensured the open side of the patio left unobstructed views of the Intercoastal Waterway and adjacent pool.

Port Barmouth

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Photo: Tessa Neustadt
Inspiration for a beach style backyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Los Feliz Back Deck

Alexandra Angle Interior Design

Photo of a beach style backyard patio in Los Angeles with tile and a pergola.

New Buffalo Lake House Exterior, Deck, and Outdoor Shower

Belzowski Woodwork & Design

Photo of a large beach style backyard patio in Chicago with tile and a pergola.

Coronado Charmer

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Martin Mann photographer
This is an example of a small beach style backyard patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, brick pavers and a pergola.

Classical Nantucket Dream Home

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a beach style patio in Minneapolis with a pergola and with fireplace.

Coastal Patio

Talianko Design Group, LLC

A Cape Cod style home with a backyard patio inspired by the East Coast. A relaxed Hamptons style deck lends to family BBQs and relaxing in the afternoons. Turquoise accents and a range of blue fabrics pop against white and cream backgrounds. Custom Drapery and awnings add a soft and elegant nautical feel to the backyard. This coastal style backyard is located in Sierra Madre, California. Photography by Erika Bierman, Awnings and Curtains by La Belle Maison, Landscape and Pool by Garden View Landscape, Nursery and Pools.

Outdoor Pool & Gazebo

Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLC

Photo of a large beach style backyard patio in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and a pergola.

Beach Style Patio Design Ideas with a Pergola

A patio is a paved outdoor area that adjoins a house, and is a popular addition to Australian and New Zealand homes. Not only is it yet another place to enjoy the great outdoors, but it can also save you time and money on landscaping. Often seen as an extension of the indoor living space, beach style patios and courtyards can serve multiple functions. If you add outdoor furniture such as lounge chairs and a sofa, a barbecue or outdoor kitchen and a dining table and chairs, you can use them for entertaining, cooking, dining, and relaxing. Browse the Photos on Houzz for courtyard and patio designs to see how you can best utilise your existing outdoor area.

What materials should I use to construct my patio?

Stone pavers and bricks are the most common surface materials used for patios, while concrete, tiles and gravel are also popular. Stone paving is usually at the top end of the price bracket, but is highly durable and the most natural-looking of the surface materials available. Brick patios, on the other hand, are relatively easy to lay, and provide a warm, rich colour that can complement traditional homes. Concrete patios are one of the least expensive to build and are also very durable, while gravel is quick and easy to install. You will also need to decide whether you want your beach style patio covered or left uncovered. You can add roofing if you plan on using the space regularly, or opt for a pergola, trellis or umbrella for shade instead. Patio enclosures, usually made from glass or mesh screens, can also transform your space into an outdoor room.

What outdoor patio furniture and decor should I include?

A beach style patio can be so much more than just a paved slab, if you add the right additions. An outdoor kitchen and bar will help make the space the life of the party, while high-quality, low-slung chairs will make you want to stay outside for longer. If you have the budget, you may even consider adding a spa or pool. To make it the ideal al fresco area even when temperatures drop, a fire pit or fireplace will be able to keep you and your company toasty warm. To entice you and your guests into the space, make some room for greenery, even if you just a place a pot plant atop a table. It will help tie in the area to the surrounding garden. Fairy lights, garden torches and citronella candles will also help set the mood and keep the mozzies at bay, while soft furnishings such as waterproof rugs, pillows and chair cushions will add personality. For something striking, consider adding a water feature or wall garden. If you're ready to hire a landscape professional to help you with the job, browse our directory here!