Japanese Zen Garden Patio / Terrace Design
The Japanese Zen Garden style brings meditative simplicity and symbolic stone placement to your patio / terrace. Patios and terraces are the bridge between indoor and outdoor living — hardscaped areas designed for dining, entertaining, and relaxation throughout the warmer months.
Color Palette
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Key Characteristics
Meditative simplicitySymbolic stone placementRaked gravel patternsBamboo water featuresMoss and fern understory
Primary Materials
- Raked white gravel
- Moss groundcover
- Stone lanterns
- Bamboo fencing
- Granite boulders
Why This Combination Works
Japanese Zen Garden design works exceptionally well in patio / terrace spaces because its emphasis on meditative simplicity complements the room's need for paving material selection.
Design Considerations
- Paving material selection
- Furniture and layout planning
- Shade solutions (pergola, umbrella)
- Lighting for evening use
- Planting in containers and borders
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