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Back and Side Patio Ideas and Designs

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Laurel Lakes Residence
Laurel Lakes Residence
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLCLionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Evanston Clearing
Evanston Clearing
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
This large side yard in the Lakeshore Historic District was redeveloped into a natural woodland clearing. Stormwater from the roof has been directed through a steel runnel into a native rain garden where it replenishes the cistern for a bubbling stone fountain. Weathered concrete slabs act as a thread from a firepit seating area, across the rain garden to the rear yard. This additional garden has a lawn parking pad, extensive kitchen gardens and a custom-built garden shower for visits to the beach. Darris Lee Harris Photography
Quail Hollow Residence - Moreland Hills
Quail Hollow Residence - Moreland Hills
Harmoni Designs + BuildHarmoni Designs + Build
Architecture & Construction by: Harmoni Designs + Build Photography: Harmoni Designs, LLC.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Cleveland with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Russian Hill view property
Russian Hill view property
EAG StudioEAG Studio
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Suburban Modern
Suburban Modern
American MasonryAmerican Masonry
This custom wood burning fireplace has a contemporary look, featuring a stucco finish over concrete block. It is the visual feature at the end of a cozy concrete paver patio.
Custom Residence | Siroma
Custom Residence | Siroma
Divco Custom HomesDivco Custom Homes
Traditional back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.
Modern Sunken Patio
Modern Sunken Patio
UnilockUnilock
These homeowners faced a significant challenge when designing the patio of their dreams. The yard sloped into a forest backing onto their home. This was resolved by building several steps that lead to a beautiful sunken patio with a surrounding U-Cara retaining wall that showcases their lush gardens. They chose to also add a U-Cara firepit as the focal point, so their family can relax in a cozy setting.
Project of the Month: February 2020
Project of the Month: February 2020
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This project covers 450 square feet and ties the house, garage and breezeway together seamlessly for one large outdoor living space! The wood tile flooring complements the custom T&G stained ceiling, making it beautiful from top to bottom. The custom fireplace with a wrap around stone hearth makes for a neat space that is open, yet cozy! We added a customized French drain system and black star gravel to seamlessly tie 2 areas together. TK Images
Mid-Century Ranch Reinvented
Mid-Century Ranch Reinvented
Knaak Design GroupKnaak Design Group
Design and Built and additional patio complete with automatic insect screen, and outdoor kitchen
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
2019 Gold Award - Residential less than 50m², ecodesign
2019 Gold Award - Residential less than 50m², ecodesign
LDI (Landscape Design Institute)LDI (Landscape Design Institute)
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Sydney with concrete slabs and no cover.
Backyard Design
Backyard Design
Daniel FrancisDaniel Francis
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen.
Oak Park
Oak Park
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
Traditional in style, modern in layout, the Oak Park exudes elegance in every space. The bluestone patio area sits adjacent to the built-in outdoor kitchen.
Stratford Hills
Stratford Hills
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Inspiration for a medium sized retro side patio in Austin with a fireplace and a pergola.
Drendel Project
Drendel Project
Lucy and CompanyLucy and Company
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Charlotte with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Colorful MId century Modern
Colorful MId century Modern
Jill Sorensen Lifestyle DesignJill Sorensen Lifestyle Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Modern Custom Home in The Ridges
Modern Custom Home in The Ridges
Unique Custom HomesUnique Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large modern back patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature, stamped concrete and no cover.
San Diego Mediterranean Outdoor Living
San Diego Mediterranean Outdoor Living
Sills Landscape DesignSills Landscape Design
Jim Brady, photographer
Photo of a small mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Kingstown 3
Kingstown 3
Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Louvered Pergolas & Motorized Screens
Louvered Pergolas & Motorized Screens
Fireplace Stone & PatioFireplace Stone & Patio
Need a break from the harsh summer sun? Close the louvers on our pergola to lounge in the shade!
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio with a pergola.
Farmhouse Backyard Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Backyard Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Long blooming perennials and flowering shrubs surround the patio. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Photo of a large classic back patio in Milwaukee with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Back and Side 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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