Back Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

Bob-O-Link | 2018

Coats Homes

Photo of a large classic back patio in Dallas with decking, an awning and a fire feature.

Peppermint Picket Porch

ARTO

Fat Tony
Medium sized farmhouse back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and an awning.

East Northport Brown Jordan Kitchen

Outdoorliving By Kenneth Reilly

Photo of a large contemporary back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and an awning.

Outdoor Living

Luxapatio

Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.

Milbank Remodel

Landmark Construction Crew

Patio of the remodeled house construction in Milbank which included installation of vinyl siding, concrete paves, wall mounted lamps and folding glass doors.

Private residence - Upstate New York

RetractableAwnings.com Inc.

This installation is a very large Siracusa model retractable patio cover system at 31 foot wide x 29'6" projection designed for Beaufort scale 9 winds (those up to 54mph) when fully extended. This system is completely waterPROOF, uses non-rusting Inox stainless steel components and aluminum extrusions.

Phantom Door Screens

Minnesota Screens

Photo of a large traditional back patio in Minneapolis with an awning.

Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Oakville

ShadeFX

ShadeFX manufactured and installed a 14’ x 10’ freestanding manual canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Silver canopy fabric. The new outdoor kitchen is fully equipped and functional with its new retractable shade.

Awnings

Screens of Kentucky, LLC

Medium sized nautical back patio in Orange County with an awning and natural stone paving.

Blinds

IllumiNation Window & Door Co.

Photo of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Phoenix with stamped concrete and an awning.

Custom Casual

Marylinda Ramos, Photography

Marylinda Ramos
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.

River's Edge

Fiorentino Group Architects

Photo Credit: Rixon Photography
Photo of an expansive modern back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.

Patio Cover Shed Style Over Concrete Patio

Decks & Patio Covers

Solar white acrylic panels with white powder coated aluminum frame patio cover over a 16' x 16' area. This was a semi free-standing project which required two sets of beams. All structural aluminum post where wood wrapped and painted to match house trim.

Pining for Prefab

Western Window Systems

This beautiful prefab home was designed and built by the celebrated firm Marmol Radziner Prefab. The bold lines and simple style make this a popular home amongst the design community, highlighted by the placement of the project on the cover of Dwell magazine's December 2011 Prefab Perfected issue.

RAD Structures

Randy Angell Designs

This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.

Charming Cedar Grill Shack

Ken Spears Construction

Inspiration for a small rustic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.

Outdoor Living Space - DeSoto

Schloegel Design Remodel

Elite Home Images
Large rustic back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.

Makilux Products

Suntanium Shading Products, LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with concrete paving and an awning.

Project 14

Gulf Coast Retractable Screens Inc

Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.

Nova Residence - 2016

Sterling Landscape Company

This side patio of Basalite pavers is a cozy living space covered by shade sails and features flower pots with colorful plants. Other features in the yard include an in-ground trampoline and rock garden with boulders.

Back 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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