Tropical Patio Design Ideas
A tropical patio combines the a resort-like paradise with lush, layered vegetation and vibrant colors with a space designed for anyone with a hardscape outdoor area.
A patio typically features furniture, planters, shade structure, lighting. Container gardening and vertical space are your best friends in a patio. When designed in the tropical style, these elements get elevated with lush greens, vibrant flowers, turquoise water, warm wood and materials like natural stone, teak wood, bamboo, thatch.
Key Design Elements
Style Elements
- ✓ Lush layered planting
- ✓ Swimming pool or natural pond
- ✓ Tiki bar or outdoor kitchen
- ✓ Hammock area under palms
Colors & Materials
- Colors: lush greens, vibrant flowers, turquoise water, warm wood
- Materials: natural stone, teak wood, bamboo, thatch
- Plants: palms, bird of paradise, hibiscus, ferns, bougainvillea
Design Tip for Your Patio
Layer plants at different heights — ground covers, mid-height shrubs, and tall palms — to create the dense, jungle-like effect that defines tropical design.
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