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Affordable Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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La Sombra - Canopy Flair Shot
La Sombra - Canopy Flair Shot
Hush HouseHush House
Overly dramatic view of the space featuring the Sunbrella shade fabric awning, dappled sunlight, and warm ipe wood deck. Smash Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Austin with a living wall, decking and an awning.
Residence and Family Charitable Foundation
Residence and Family Charitable Foundation
Abelow Sherman Architects LLCAbelow Sherman Architects LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in New York with stamped concrete and an awning.
Gloucester Square
Gloucester Square
POTTS DESIGNPOTTS DESIGN
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian courtyard patio in London.
Small Courtyard Garden, Wimbledon
Small Courtyard Garden, Wimbledon
Luxury Garden DesignLuxury Garden Design
This courtyard garden is perfect for adults and provides an escape from everyday life with luxury finishes, such as the bespoke kitchen and planters.
Fireside Lounge
Fireside Lounge
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Small modern courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Nottingham
Nottingham
Fischer SchallesFischer Schalles
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Houston with brick paving and no cover.
My Houzz: A Northwest Home Honors Its Midcentury Roots
My Houzz: A Northwest Home Honors Its Midcentury Roots
Ellie Lillstrom PhotographyEllie Lillstrom Photography
Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Seattle with brick paving and no cover.
Gallery
Gallery
Smith, Thomas & Smith, Inc.Smith, Thomas & Smith, Inc.
The patio on the exterior of this custom home is a wonderful spot to plant a garden! Share with your buddies if you enjoy a patio garden. | Bethesda, MD | Smith, Thomas & Smith, Inc.
Oak Bluff
Oak Bluff
Parker HomesParker Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Lafayette
Lafayette
HALLETT & Co.HALLETT & Co.
This tranquil area in the garden offers a retreat away from the cares of the day. Bamboo and elephant ears provide shade and privacy, while the decorative, open fencing visually connects the space to the home's adjacent courtyard. | Photography by Atlantic Archives
Retirement Garden Renovation
Retirement Garden Renovation
Dimension GardenscapeDimension Gardenscape
Courtyard makeover to bring it up to date
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
Lewis Merlo Inc.Lewis Merlo Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature, stamped concrete and no cover.
Sugarloaf Alley
Sugarloaf Alley
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Nashville with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Fig LandscapesFig Landscapes
Design ideas for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Sydney with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Olive Trees in the Courtyard
Olive Trees in the Courtyard
Henry WoideHenry Woide
Photographer: Henry William Woide Godfrey - Assistant: Marco Cesare
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Catania-Palermo.
Best Redwood Pergolas
Best Redwood Pergolas
Best RedwoodBest Redwood
Experience the natural beauty of Best Redwood Super Deck Pergola. Create the perfect spot for lounging, dining, and relaxation in your outdoor patio. Make this Redwood Deck Pergola your own! 100% solid wood. Your choice from Douglas Fir or Redwood. Features plenty long term benefits, such as reliability, strength, and resistance to decay, rot, and weather elements. Post sizes are built at 6 in. x 6 in. and rafters at 2 in. x 6 in. Custom combinations that are smaller than 10ft. x 10ft. Post sizes will be built at 4 in. x 4 in. and rafters at 2 in. x 4 in. Standard height of pergola is 8ft. (If you are looking for a higher roof, contact us for a custom request). Standard separation between rafters is 18" approximately. (looking for more shade? contact us and we can accomodate your needs). Assembly instructions and hardware are included. Anchors are not included. Your choice of premium sealant applied. Your choice of end rafter design. Please contact us to choose rafter design. Includes 4 bottom of posts trim boxes. Excellent craftsmanship and quality. Home Delivery.
Hydeaway Pool House
Hydeaway Pool House
Schwartz and ArchitectureSchwartz and Architecture
Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Point Dume Residence
Point Dume Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
Inner courtyard with gravel patio.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Lindfield
Lindfield
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Photo by Brigid Arnott Pots and stone cladding supplied by Gather Co Furniture by Eco Outdoor Plants supplied by Exotic Nurseries
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard patio in Sydney with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Patios
Patios
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Colorado Buff flagstone was used to create a beautiful patio within this courtyard.
Expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Denver with a fireplace and natural stone paving.

Affordable Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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