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Affordable Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Boyle Residence
Boyle Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Photo of a medium sized courtyard patio in Orange County with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Integrity Sliding French Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors
Integrity Sliding French Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors
AVI Windows & DoorsAVI Windows & Doors
Integrity Sliding French Patio Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors are made from Ultrex, a patented pultruded fiberglass, a material that is 8 times stronger then vinyl. Integrity doors are made with Ultrex®, a pultruded fiberglass Marvin patented that outperforms and outlasts vinyl, roll-form aluminum and other fiberglass composites. Ultrex and the Integrity proprietary pultrusion process delivers high-demand doors that endure all elements without showing age or wear. With a strong Ultrex Fiberglass exterior paired with a rich wood interior, Integrity Wood-Ultrex doors have both strength and beauty. Constructed with Ultrex from the inside out, Integrity All Ultrex doors offer outstanding strength and durability.
Spanish Courtyard with fire pit
Spanish Courtyard with fire pit
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Studio H Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County.
Bargello Residence
Bargello Residence
The Design Team, Inc.The Design Team, Inc.
Complete renovation of the kitchen, dining room and adjacent courtyard to improve circulation of air, light and people for a couple that loves to entertain.
Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Fig LandscapesFig Landscapes
Design ideas for a small country courtyard patio in Sydney with natural stone paving and a pergola.
partially-covered interior courtyard
partially-covered interior courtyard
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
view from entry toward cedar courtyard enclosure and pivot gate myd studio, inc
Design ideas for a small courtyard patio in Orange County with a pergola and concrete slabs.
Loft Poétique
Loft Poétique
Murs et MerveillesMurs et Merveilles
Design ideas for a medium sized industrial courtyard patio in Paris with a potted garden.
Win's Tree / Arbre de Win
Win's Tree / Arbre de Win
Zoe Mosaics, Life in GlassZoe Mosaics, Life in Glass
A stained glass and wood original custom mosaic on the patio wall of a Pasadena home. Created in collaboration with Caroline Sieux
Inspiration for an expansive bohemian courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen, NJ
CST Design Group LLCCST Design Group LLC
A small space was transformed into an outdoor oasis, developing the projected into a 2 tier patio with a spa, outdoor fire pit and cozy seating. The pillars allow the user to recognize there is a transition between the upper and lower patio space. The proximity to the fireplace and the home allows for extended use of the spa throughout the year.
Modernist Courtyard
Modernist Courtyard
terraneo landscape designterraneo landscape design
Small spaces can be even harder to design for. Balance between hard and soft elements is super important and more green is better than not enough. Every plant here is in a pot or a planter that have become features themselves.
Perspective sur le patio Bleu Klein et laurier rose
Perspective sur le patio Bleu Klein et laurier rose
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
création d'un patio bleu klein par l'atelier Duval&Bossennec
Small mediterranean courtyard patio in Nantes with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
St. Lucia
St. Lucia
Utopia Landscape DesignUtopia Landscape Design
Darren Kerr
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Brisbane with natural stone paving.
2016 Spanish Revival
2016 Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Bargello Residence
Bargello Residence
The Design Team, Inc.The Design Team, Inc.
The existing entrance to the basement of the house, a rarity in S. Florida, is concealed with steel grates by the new french doors. Bricks on sand, over progressive sizes of rock were installed to allow for water drainage after heavy downpours.
Marina Del Rey Jewelbox
Marina Del Rey Jewelbox
Sacred Space Garden Design IncSacred Space Garden Design Inc
This is an example of a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, a water feature and no cover.
Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis
Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis
BAT & COBAT & CO
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Paris with tiled flooring, no cover and a potted garden.
Cardiff Montgomery Modern
Cardiff Montgomery Modern
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
Courtyard patio near alley and garage.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Hollywood Hills Remodel
Hollywood Hills Remodel
SweisKlossSweisKloss
Chang Kyun Kim
Medium sized contemporary courtyard patio with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Spanish Courtyard
Spanish Courtyard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Studio H Landscape Architecture
Medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Varios
Varios
Centro de Jardinería Viveros MurciaCentro de Jardinería Viveros Murcia
Medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Other.

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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