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Affordable Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Brooklyn backyard patio design in Prospect Heights for a young, professional couple who loves to both entertain and relax! This space includes a West Elm outdoor sectional and round concrete outdoor coffee table.
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
Shading the Tropical Patio
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Miami with an awning.
Lively Planted Border with Custom COR-TEN Pots
Lively Planted Border with Custom COR-TEN Pots
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Custom designed COR-TEN pots sit in a planted border of Sedum 'Coral Reef', Dianthus 'Firewitch', and Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry).
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Vanguard Blinds SydneyVanguard Blinds Sydney
Folding arm awning - Fully retracts - Several product options to choose from - Cover up to 14m wide x 4m projection - Wide range of fabrics available
Morgan Residence
Morgan Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This project provides the perfect mix of lights and darks. Our mason team did an outstanding job at blending the stonework of the patio and bar, with the stonework of the house! The lounge area is made up of Arizona Flagstone, paired with a Carmel buff wood-plank border in order to add character as well as accentuate the different areas. Topped off with a trendy natural gas firepit done in Champlain Grey, this space creates a warm and inviting feel for those chilly evenings! Sleek and simple, the main patio area is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. Finished off with a pergola-covered bar and grill, this project is ready for hosting!
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Coastal MasonryCoastal Masonry
This Unilock paver patio was designed and installed by Coastal Masonry. Large Beacon Hill Flagstone pavers were used for the field (a mixture of two colors) and Hollandstone rustic red brick pavers were installed as an accent border.
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
Corten planter with ornamental grasses and bamboo
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side patio in Toronto with a living wall and an awning.
Whittier Retreat
Whittier Retreat
Sitio Landscape ArchitectureSitio Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a small modern side patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
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.
Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Hawaii with decking and an awning.
New Orleans Reimagined
New Orleans Reimagined
Swallowtail ArchitectureSwallowtail Architecture
Tripp Smith
Photo of a large classic courtyard patio in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.
Large Shed Style Patio Cover w/ Glass Wind Walls on the Farm
Large Shed Style Patio Cover w/ Glass Wind Walls on the Farm
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
This project created a great outdoor living space that had been previously unusable. This ranch style farm house was in a valley that had a lot of sun and the wind would blow every afternoon. We installed our solar white cover to knock down the heat of the afternoon sun and the wind wall created a great place to peacefully relax and dine. The dogs love it too. Photo by Doug Woodside, Decks and Patio Covers
Southwest Austin Patio & Cover
Southwest Austin Patio & Cover
Hill Country Outdoor LivingHill Country Outdoor Living
Hill Country Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio in Austin with natural stone paving and an awning.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Shade And Shutter Systems, IncShade And Shutter Systems, Inc
These Retractable Awnings are motorized and operated via remote control.
Medium sized back patio in Boston with decking and an awning.
Tucson Tortoises in the Shade
Tucson Tortoises in the Shade
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
This was a unique remodel project of a crowded backyard. The customers requested shade, screening from the uphill neighbors and a usable entertaining space all while working to integrate a suitable habitat for their desert tortoises. Unique elements include extensive shade sails, a waterfall with integrated tortoise beach, tortoise caves, tortoise friendly plantings, and a complete integrated landscape sound system. Roni Ziemba, www.ziembaphoto.com
Mission Bay
Mission Bay
Pacific Paradise PoolsPacific Paradise Pools
Contemporary outdoor dining area with.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
Concord Duplex
Concord Duplex
Zenith HomesZenith Homes
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.
Residential Awnings
Residential Awnings
Coastal Canvas ProductsCoastal Canvas Products
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Atlanta with concrete slabs and an awning.
Colorful Pots
Colorful Pots
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
I love using pots because they can achieve so many things. Here we used pots to cleverly cover trip hazards and hide wiring from the BBQ. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
La Sombra - Overall View
La Sombra - Overall View
Hush HouseHush House
Warm ipe wood deck to the softly-lit second floor patio, surrounded by vines and greenery. New doors and window open the interior to the new space Smash Design Build

Affordable Patio with an Awning 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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