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Affordable Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Laguna Beach Mini Mansion
Laguna Beach Mini Mansion
Design InterventionDesign Intervention
685 sq. foot pocket mansion in Laguna Beach VIllage.
Small classic courtyard patio in Orange County with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Rokosz
Rokosz
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Photos by BruceSaundersPhotography.com
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard patio in Charlotte with concrete paving and no cover.
Compact Concrete Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Compact Concrete Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Upright COR-TEN planters bloom brightly with Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef', bringing a bit of sunshine into this small courtyard.
Small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
South End Townhouse
South End Townhouse
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Boston with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Small Patio Spaces
Small Patio Spaces
Marilyn's Garden DesignMarilyn's Garden Design
small patio garden entry Design and Photography Marilyn Guidroz
Inspiration for a small courtyard patio in San Diego with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Camperdown courtyard - built-in seating
Camperdown courtyard - built-in seating
Quercus GardensQuercus Gardens
Ashleigh Lane
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen, no cover and decking.
Landscape Containers, Planters and Pottery
Landscape Containers, Planters and Pottery
Architectural PotteryArchitectural Pottery
Small contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
WATERERI SCOTS PINE
WATERERI SCOTS PINE
Shin-boku NurseryShin-boku Nursery
ORANGE-BARKED PINUS SYLVESTRIS WATERERI, FOCAL POINT OF THE GARDEN.
Medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Manchester with natural stone paving and no cover.
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and no cover.
Дом на Карповом пруде
Дом на Карповом пруде
Студия дизайна и архитектуры Ольги ВавиловойСтудия дизайна и архитектуры Ольги Вавиловой
Photo of a scandinavian courtyard patio in Other with a gazebo.
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
French Retreat
French Retreat
Rosie Browne-Clayton DesignsRosie Browne-Clayton Designs
Large mediterranean courtyard patio in Oxfordshire with no cover.
'Lifestyle' Feature Panels
'Lifestyle' Feature Panels
EntanglementsEntanglements
'Xanthoria' laser cut wall art (by Entanglements metal art) creates a background eye catching feature for Metricon Homes.
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Melbourne with gravel.
Marzo
Marzo
Alejandro C. - Fotografia de InterioresAlejandro C. - Fotografia de Interiores
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Malaga with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Elegant Outdoor Living
Elegant Outdoor Living
Liliblue Interior DesignLiliblue Interior Design
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature and no cover.
Huntington Beach Courtyard
Huntington Beach Courtyard
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized coastal courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Naturlig havestil med romantisk touch i have på landet
Naturlig havestil med romantisk touch i have på landet
Havearkitektgruppen.dkHavearkitektgruppen.dk
Havearkitektgruppen.dk
Photo of a traditional courtyard patio in Aalborg.
Modern Rustic Home
Modern Rustic Home
UserUser
Photo of a large courtyard patio in Denver with a fire feature and gravel.
Zoya & Jody 's Residence
Zoya & Jody 's Residence
So Green Canada (landscape design /build)So Green Canada (landscape design /build)
terraced small area back yard with living space at the lower level , and another living space at the top
Photo of a small classic courtyard patio in Toronto with brick paving 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
Photo of a small traditional courtyard patio in Sydney 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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