An intimate patio centers on a circular river-stone bed with a Japanese maple, a bamboo water spout, and a small stone lantern beside a shallow pool. Surrounding it are reclaimed herringbone brick pavers divided by planted joints. A curved gabion bench with a wooden seat and moss-topped back includes a warm linear LED light. Concrete planters with ferns and upright reeds sit against a dark fence while a soft mist drifts through the scene.

Curved Gabion Patio with Bamboo Water Feature

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A curved gabion bench capped with oiled hardwood and moss defines this biophilic patio. Reclaimed herringbone brick is broken by planted grid joints leading to a circular river-stone bed with Japanese maple, bamboo shishi-odoshi and a stone lantern. Warm LED strips graze the seat as a fine mist cools the air. Charcoal fencing and concrete planters of ferns and reeds complete the serene palette.

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weathered red brick moss green warm honey-toned wood cool gray river stones charcoal black fence and metal

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