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Guest House Exterior
Guest House Exterior
Paragon Custom BuildersParagon Custom Builders
The Guest House has pocketing lift and slide steel doors to provide an indoor/outdoor living space. The gravel patio connects the area to the rest of the landscape.
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Small spaces can provide big challenges. These homeowners wanted to include a lot in their tiny backyard! There were also numerous city restrictions to comply with, and elevations to contend with. The design includes several seating areas, a fire feature that can be seen from the home's front entry, a water wall, and retractable screens. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos copyright Cascade Outdoor Design, LLC
Seat Wall and Fire Pit, Glen Rock, NJ
Seat Wall and Fire Pit, Glen Rock, NJ
Jacobsen Landscape Design & ConstructionJacobsen Landscape Design & Construction
Large traditional back patio in New York with a fire feature, no cover and tiled flooring.
Lake Lanier Infinity Edge
Lake Lanier Infinity Edge
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This custom pool and spa features an infinity edge with a tile spillover and beautiful cascading water feature. The open air gable roof cabana houses an outdoor kitchen with stainless steel appliances, raised bar area and a large custom stacked stone fireplace and seating area making it the ideal place for relaxing or entertaining.
Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation
Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Garden Design By Kim Rooney Landscape architect, Client designed planting in containers, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.
Dry Stone Walled Garden
Dry Stone Walled Garden
Llama ArchitectsLlama Architects
A once over grown area, boggy part of the curtilage of this replacement dwelling development. Implementing extensive drainage, tree planting and dry stone walling, the walled garden is now maturing into a beautiful private garden area of this soon to be stunning home development. With sunken dry stone walled private seating area, Box hedging, pleached Hornbeam, oak cleft gates, dry stone walling and wild life loving planting and views over rolling hills and countryside, this garden is a beautiful addition to this developments Landscape Architecture design.
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it! Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we! Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt
Decks & Pergolas
Decks & Pergolas
McMorrow ConstructionMcMorrow Construction
Photo of a large classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, a pergola and brick paving.
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Diversified Contractors / DC PatioDiversified Contractors / DC Patio
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and no cover.
Appartement luxe Paris
Appartement luxe Paris
MEEROMEERO
Photo of a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Paris with no cover and fencing.
Eclectic Modern Appeal
Eclectic Modern Appeal
Stonewater Architecture & Interior DesignStonewater Architecture & Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian back patio in New York with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
OutdoraOutdora
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a pergola.
Northern Dutchess Farm
Northern Dutchess Farm
Structure Works Construction Inc.Structure Works Construction Inc.
rob karosis
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Sydney with a bar area.
Bohemian Eclectic Backyard in The Hills
Bohemian Eclectic Backyard in The Hills
Jared Frank StudioJared Frank Studio
Landscape, hardscape and furniture selection by Topsy Design. We are a full service studio that can transform the inside and outside of your home.
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and no cover.
Backyard Pond and Waterfall Projects in York PA - Splash Supply Co
Backyard Pond and Waterfall Projects in York PA - Splash Supply Co
Splash Supply Company IncSplash Supply Company Inc
Splash Supply Co
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Baltimore with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Grilling Station
Outdoor Grilling Station
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
With a grill like that, why wouldn't you want to spend all your time outdoors. Great space to host guests. Make the most of your backyard with a personalized grilling area, seating area, and patio. We used earth tones and plenty of flowers to create an open and inviting outdoor area. Stainless steel appliances complete the look, and make this outdoor area the place to be each summer.
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.
Sussex Pool House
Sussex Pool House
Kurber Construction LLCKurber Construction LLC
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Milwaukee with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Landscaping done by Annapolis Landscaping ( www.annapolislandscaping.com) Patio done by Beautylandscaping (www.beautylandscaping.com)
Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.

Affordable, Premium 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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