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Cool patio gadgets

12/18/2018

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cool patio gadgets


cool patio gadgets

The patio is the place where inside meets outside. Patios allow for outside living by acting as an extension of the home. When the weather becomes favourable it is the patio which is the first stepping stone to enjoying the rest of the garden.
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Patios are the most durable and robust surface type usually consisting of natural stone or concrete pavers of some description. These ensure the patio area offers a rigid, level and weed free surface perfect for outside furniture and family events. ​
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Skull bottle opener
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Mini spy camera
Patios consisting of paving have the added value of warming up absorbing and retaining the heat of the sun. This enables patios to create a fantastic ‘microclimate’ or localised warm, sunny spot within the garden. This is further enhanced when directly adjacent to the vertical facades of the building.
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This means patios can be pleasant outside environments to enjoy with their warmth also allowing more exotic plants to thrive. This provides the opportunity for a variety of garden themes and styles to be recognised.  The combination of a warm microclimate and a consistent, flat surface close to the home makes patios the host of most garden activates and past times. ​
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Thermo Pro
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Safe rock key
It is for this reason that garden patios play host to garden relaxing, cooking, entertaining, eating and drinking to name but a few. For this reason there are numerous cool patio gadgets which can make garden extra fun places to be.

​We have broken down all the possible patio categories and compiled a comprehensive selection of cool patio gadgets. Why not check the full selection below and tell us what you think?
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Spider catcher
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Snow machine

Cool patio ornaments

Ornaments give us the opportunity to represent our own personal tastes, styles and ideologies. Human beings have enjoyed ornaments and statues for thousands of years. They give us the ability to personify our leaders, our dreams and our hopes. It is no surprise therefore that that ornaments have also become a favourite part of our yards and gardens.  
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Garden ornaments do not have to take a human form. To the contrary there are many garden ornaments which represent birds and animals even mythological beings. Many contempory garden ornaments actually fall more into the category of modern art and sculpture.

​Whatever your taste or preference the patio is a great place to add a cool ornament. We have put together some of our favourite examples of patio ornaments below. 
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Funny solar frog ornament
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Solar wind spinner
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Peacock garden ornament
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Gorilla ornament

Cool patio garden gnomes

Garden gnomes have become common in gardens across the world. They inject fun and fantasy into any outside setting. Garden gnomes originated from Germany where it is said they were created to represent the legend of the small wild people which lived in the wild woods.

​If these mythological people actually ever existed in reality or not is a mystery. What is for sure is garden gnomes have spread across the globe and are now as popular as ever.

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Garden gnomes have now been made to represent some weird and wonderful themes. Some of these include bodybuilders, bikers and even zombie apocalypse garden gnomes. We have grouped together some of the best garden gnomes for the patio below. ​
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Game of Gnomes garden Gnome
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Biker gnome
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Rude garden gnome
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Selfie sisters garden gnome

Cool patio furniture

One of the biggest benefits of having a well positioned well built patio is it’s as good as having an outside room to your home. This means when the weather is fine you have the option to enjoy the garden with the creature comforts of the home. This is where good quality garden furniture can have full effect.
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Patio furniture can turn the most basic of patios into dining rooms, living rooms and places for family gatherings. There are so many different types of cool garden furniture that will make your patio awesome. We have put together some of our favourite examples of these below. ​
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Rattan hanging chair
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Coffee table set
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Rocking sun lounger
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Hanging tree hammock

Cool patio relaxation gadgets

Time outside can be extremely relaxing, light hearted and fun! A huge benefit of having a garden is it enables us to send time outside while being within the boundary of our own home. Sending time outside in the fresh air surrounded by plants has been proven to be good for our health and mental well being.
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This means gardens provide the optimal conditions for us to relax. Patios can be a fantastic stage for the garden lover to unwind. There are many cool patio gadgets which can assist and accelerate the relax potential of your garden. We have put together some of the best cool patio gadgets for relaxation here.   ​
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Hammock
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Lazy spa hot tub
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Outside foot tub
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Outside sauna

Cool patio lighting gadgets

Garden lighting can make the garden dramatic and exciting during the hours of darkness. Garden lights can be used to highlight a path or passage way while illuminating a focal point or garden feature. Garden lighting can allow you to visually experience and enjoy your garden in ways you had never done so before.
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Solar wireless motion sensor lights
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Solar flame garden light
When it comes to patios, garden lighting can give your more time to socialise outside especially in the summer months. Solar powered lights have now minimised the need for outside power sources making outside lighting more accessible than ever.  
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As well as creating focal points and illuminating patios garden lighting can even add to a home’s security.  There are many patio lighting gadgets which can make the patio a more fun and secure place to be. We have put together a selection of these here. ​
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Moroccan hanging light
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Japanese solar lantern

Cool patio heating gadgets

Patios are an excellent way of connecting the home to the outside but they do have one major drawback. The amount of time you spend enjoying your patio will depend on what the weather has in store for you.

​ If you live in a colder climate then it is very possible the summer will be your only chance of exploiting your patio space. Even in warmer climates however chilly nights and rain showers can upset the party.

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For this reason it is always good to have some cool patio gadgets which make the outside a few degrees warmer. There are many good gadgets on the market that can do just that. Gas powered patio heaters to wood fired and electric blast heaters can all make the patio warm and snug. We have grouped together some of the best here. ​
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Tube patio heater
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gas powered patio heater
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stylish patio chimenea
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3 in 1 fire pit

Cool patio gazebos

Although patios give us the perfect garden venue for barbecues and social gatherings you can never predict the weather will cooperate. For this reason a good quality gazebo can become a necessity when planning garden events. Gazebos are quick to put up and will keep the party going even in the very worst garden weather.
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Gazebos come in a wide range of styles and colours making them rather cool patio gadgets. They are great for presenting food buffets or creating an outside bar. Combined with patio heaters they can make garden events possible all year round allowing you to get the most out of your patio. We have put together a selection of some of the best gazebos below.​
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3mx3m gazebo
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Weather proof gazebo
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Costway gazebo
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Pop u gazebo

Cool patio barbecues
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If there is one popular patio activity which is a favourite of millions it is a good barbecue party. There is something primeval about cooking on hot charcoal outside in the garden with birds singing and pets sniffing.
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 The smell of delicious smoky meats on the air is simply an irresistible obsession. Barbecues bring theatre to the cooking process! This soon becomes the focal point of the social gathering with appetites bursting at the seams.
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Patios are extremely cool patio gadgets and come in so many types’ shapes and sizes. From motor driven rotisseries to Kentucky style drum cookers there are hundreds to choose from. Cool Garden Gadgets have put together some of our favourite cool patio barbecues here.
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Portable barbecue
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Cosmo grill
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Charcoal barbecue smoker
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Cypriot rotisserie barbecue

Cool patio cooking gadgets

As well barbecues there are many other traditional cooking methods which can make very cool patio gadgets. The Italians pride themselves on making delicious pizza in there outside pizza ovens. Pizza ovens can also be used to cook bread and meaty stews. There are outside wood fired ovens that can cook virtually anything! This type of cooking is typical in many southern European countries.
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Other patio cooking gadgets include patio smokers, Indian tandoori ovens and cooking caldrons mounted on tripods. There are so many patio cooking gadgets to choose from we have placed some of our favourites below. ​
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Wood fired pizza oven
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Wood fired smoker oven
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Gas powered pan set
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Cooking cauldron with tripod

Cool patio Tech gadgets

Technology has gripped every corner of our modern lives! The problem is it is all too tempting to fall into trap of spending large amounts of time procrastinating in a sedentary manor. For all of the benefits technology has brought us it has two major disadvantages. It has made us less active and it has made us less likely to spend time outdoors.
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Seeing that the latter two are extremely detrimental to good health and well being it is important that we try to mitigate these effects. This does not mean technology is bad it just means we should seek technology that does encourage us to be more active outside.

​This is where cool patio gadgets can help. There are plenty of tech gadgets which actually encourage us to spend more time outside in the garden. Have a look at some of our best cool patio tech gadgets here.
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Bluetooth speaker
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Garden thermometer
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Metal detector
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Solar cooker

Cool musical patio gadgets

Some and musicality are sensations we sometimes take for granted. They can induce feelings of emotion and relaxation. The sensation of sound can be the difference between an exciting atmosphere and a dull, boring one!

​Enjoyable musical sounds can be natural like the sound of birdsong in the morning. Pleasurable sounds can also be enjoyed digitally such as from your personal music player.

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Pleasurable musical sounds can be enjoyed in the garden and especially while relaxing on the patio. There are many cool patio gadgets which can help you to enjoy the blessing of sound. From cool wind chimes to garden rock speakers there are many options. We have selected some of the best musical patio gadgets for you here. ​
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Rock Speakers
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Asian Gong 
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Garden Chimes
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Wind chimes

Cool patio pots & containers
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One of the great advantages of having a large enough patio is the thermal qualities they can enhance in the garden. The heat retention attributes are rarely talked about in regard to patios but the very nature of stone and concrete is it absorbs and retains warmth. Unlike decking patios can create warm and pleasant microclimates for both plants and people to enjoy.
 

This gives the patio lover the opportunity to grow more exotic plants or ones that require warmer climates than directly in the flower border. Pots and containers can also provide a much more drained soil meaning dry loving plants can thrive.

​This makes patios perfect places for cool growing pots and growing containers. Patio growing containers give you the opportunity to grow fruit, vegetables and exotic plants throughout the summer months.

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Pots and containers come in so many styles, materials and colours. We have put together some examples for you here. ​
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Multi colour hanging pots
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Large plastic pot
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Ribbed cylinder Pot
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Green wall planter

Cool patio wildlife gadgets

It is amazing how wildlife can colonise the smallest of gardens and within the most urban of settings. Even relatively orderly gardens with no nooks and crannies can support some wildlife. It surprises some people to know that concrete and paving materials are classified as a type of habitat.

​Patio materials are similar to bare rock features in the natural landscape. Cliff faces and stony river bottoms warm up quickly in the morning sun. This sunny warmth attracts insects and reptiles emerging from cold night time temperatures.


Patios can be a great place for wildlife to come feed and shelter if you employ the help of some cool patio gadgets. The benefit of attracting wildlife to your patio is you have more chance of viewing it from the comfort of your home. Insect hotels, bird feeders and nesting boxes are just some of the ways you can encourage wildlife to your patio. ​
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Bird box cam
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Insect hotels
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Hedgehog Home
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Bushnell digital camera trap

Cool patio gift sets

Patios give us the opportunity to try new things and explore new hobbies. If you like time outside or have a friend who does why not send them a special gift?

​There are many garden gift box sets that can achieve anything from growing your own bonsai to making your own beer. Some of these gifts make great patio past times. We have put together some of our favourite here.


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herb garden grow kit
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Boozy garden kit
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Easy herb kit
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Bonsai grow kit

Cool patio water features

Water features bring life and excitement to the patio. They can be modern naturalistic or even quirky. The sound of continuous flowing water can create a sense of calm and tranquillity.

​Many water features also have light features making them also look great at night. We have put together a selection of our favourite water features for the patio here.  

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Serenity water feature
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Whirlpool water feature
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Three column water feature 
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Milano rain dripping feature

Cool patio games

Patios are the best venue to host outside activities and family events. Their even surface and spacious arrangement create endless opportunities for entertainment.

​One of the best ways to enjoy time outside with others is to host a great patio game. This can be something traditional blown up like giant dominoes or something sporty like outside table tennis. Why not check out our selection of cool patio games below.
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Ouoits set
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Skittles
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Croquet
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Giant Jenga


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1 Comment
Greater Southern Home Recreation - Patio Furniture link
11/14/2022 12:02:24 pm

Thank you for sharing your insights about this topic. Looking forward to read more articles like this in the future.

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    Paul Nicolaides is a Landscape architect and garden builder with over 30 years experience in designing, building and maintaining gardens. Contemplating just how important garden space is for nature and recreation he created 'Cool Garden Gadgets' to explore the best gadgets for enhancing outside spaces. From outdoor dining ideas to the latest garden technology we break it down for you here.  

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