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Affordable Large Patio Ideas and Designs

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Fireplaces and Fire Pits
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape
Large classic back patio in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Seating Wall Surrounds Gas Fire Pit in Franklin Tennessee
Seating Wall Surrounds Gas Fire Pit in Franklin Tennessee
Allin LandscapingAllin Landscaping
Contemporary Gas Fire Pit Creating a Warm Gathering Space for Family and Friends!
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Nashville with a fire feature and brick paving.
Taper Plastic Resin Planter, Set of 2, Anthracite by Keter
Taper Plastic Resin Planter, Set of 2, Anthracite by Keter
keterketer
Give flowers and plants the respect they deserve with the Taper Planter Set by Keter. Highlight their beauty while enhancing your indoor or outdoor decor with two color choices. Accent a warm-colored palette with rich Whiskey Brown or bring out the best in your cool-toned decor with Anthracite, an elegant grey.
Heard Project
Heard Project
Undercover Systems, LLCUndercover Systems, LLC
This project is a beautiful landscaped with a second level deck complete with aluminum railing with glass inlay and our patented under deck ceiling system.
Brentwood Interiors Refresh
Brentwood Interiors Refresh
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Another angle.
Large midcentury back patio in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Oasis in TMR
Outdoor Oasis in TMR
UserUser
Design ideas for a large back patio in Montreal with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Palmerston Lake Cottage
Palmerston Lake Cottage
Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.
Front Porch Photography
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Ottawa with natural stone paving and no cover.
Ashlar slate stamped concrete patio installation
Ashlar slate stamped concrete patio installation
TrulyHome ConcreteTrulyHome Concrete
Ashlar slate stamp patio design ideas
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Raleigh with stamped concrete and no cover.
Hope Ranch Bocce Ball Court and Tropical Gardens
Hope Ranch Bocce Ball Court and Tropical Gardens
Cornerstone LandscapesCornerstone Landscapes
Outdoor bocce ball court with outdoor fireplace, bistro lighting and succulents and gardens in Hope Ranch.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Santa Barbara with a fireplace, stamped concrete and no cover.
Eclectic Modern Farmhouse
Eclectic Modern Farmhouse
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large rural back patio in Houston with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Eclectic Modern Farmhouse
Eclectic Modern Farmhouse
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
This is an example of a large farmhouse back patio in Houston with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Réaménagement et extension de maison
Réaménagement et extension de maison
VERTIGO atelier d'architectureVERTIGO atelier d'architecture
Large contemporary back patio in Paris with a vegetable patch and decking.
Outdoor Makeover in Fairfax County
Outdoor Makeover in Fairfax County
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Michael Ventura
Photo of a large traditional back patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a pergola.
Outdoor Patios of Mount Vernon , Anacortes and Camano Is
Outdoor Patios of Mount Vernon , Anacortes and Camano Is
Northwestern Landscape & DesignNorthwestern Landscape & Design
Wonderful place to make memories around the fire. Patios and Fire Pits go well together.. nwlandscapedesign.com
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Curved to Perfection
Curved to Perfection
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Richmond with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Entertaining Luxury
Entertaining Luxury
Luxescapes, LLCLuxescapes, LLC
Stephen Himschoot
Large traditional back patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Large classic back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Drayton
Drayton
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspiration for a large country patio in Grand Rapids.
Sunrise-Sunset House
Sunrise-Sunset House
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
This is an example of a large retro patio in San Francisco.
Luxurious Deck Design with Two Custom Spas
Luxurious Deck Design with Two Custom Spas
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
The large deck, family area, and water features were designed for the family to enjoy the San Diego weather.
Design ideas for a large modern back patio in San Diego with decking and an awning.

Affordable Large 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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