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Back Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Lik Remodel Kapalua
Lik Remodel Kapalua
Kasprzycki Designs, Inc. - Hawaii ArchitectsKasprzycki Designs, Inc. - Hawaii Architects
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower, decking and no cover.
Waterfront Cottage
Waterfront Cottage
b Architecture Studiob Architecture Studio
Red Cedar outdoor shower
Medium sized coastal back patio in Boston with an outdoor shower, decking and a pergola.
Granite Outdoor BBQ Countertop
Granite Outdoor BBQ Countertop
UserUser
To create this amazing outdoor kitchen, the client has chosen Pitaya Leather granite with waterfalls and custom mitered build up on the edge. The finished product looks stunning! Call First Class Granite at 973-575-0006 for a free estimate for your outdoor kitchen! Our team of professionals will help you pick the right material & edge profile to fit your requirements & unique design style.
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Modern San Jose Backyard
Modern San Jose Backyard
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
TimberTech composite decking, flush with the bluestone patio. The raised deck to the ADU makes sense of uneven elevation, while the fireplace acts as a focal point, anchoring the space with warmth.
Waterfront
Waterfront
Carolyn Thayer interiorsCarolyn Thayer interiors
Cary Hazlegrove Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back patio in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Gazebos
Gazebos
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a gazebo and decking.
Wood Fired Ovens - Alfresco
Wood Fired Ovens - Alfresco
Firehouse 865Firehouse 865
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Brisbane with a fire feature and decking.
Spa Plus Inc.
Spa Plus Inc.
Spa PlusSpa Plus
Passion Spas ECSTATIC The most deluxe of all our Signature Collection,The Ecstatic is a seven person ultra deluxe therapeutic oasis that incorporates all of the standard features in the Signature Collection, and more. In addition to five bench seats of varying depths and a spacious lounge, the Ecstatic incorporates our exclusive Levitation Bed, the most innovative spa feature available that allows you to lay face up, or face down for the most relaxing spa massage you can imagine. The shallow Levitation Bed has multi level leg supports as well as a wide upper body cavity that allows you to find the position most comfortable for you to receive a full body massage. One entire side of your body is completely enveloped in a soothing massage that can be adjusted for intensity and effect.The innovative Ecstatic incorporates multiple pumps,audio system, Aqua Rolling Massage, aroma therapy,UV and ozone sanitation, and as well as over 100 therapeutic massage jets. No other spa in the Passion Spa Collection or in the entire market place offers so many exciting and relaxing features as does the Ecstatic Spa, only from Passion Spas.
Landscape Remodel & Home Addition
Landscape Remodel & Home Addition
Outdoor SolutionsOutdoor Solutions
Medium sized classic back patio in Jackson with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Contemporary Water Feature in Irvine, CA
Contemporary Water Feature in Irvine, CA
Alan Dunn Landscape DesignAlan Dunn Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Project of the Month: March 2016
Project of the Month: March 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
We wanted to create a natural outdoor living space with elevation change and an open feel. The first time we met they wanted to add a small kitchen and a 200 square foot pergola to the existing concrete. This beautifully evolved into what we eventually built. By adding an elevated deck to the left of the structure it created the perfect opportunity to elevate the sitting walls. Whether you’re sitting on the deck or over by the travertine the sitting wall is the exact same distance off of the floor. By creating a seamless transition from one space to the other no matter where you are, you're always a part of the party. A 650 square foot cedar pergola, 92 feet of stone sitting walls, travertine flooring, composite decking and summer kitchen. With plenty of accent lighting this space lights up and highlights all of the natural materials. Appliances: Fire Magic Diamond Echelon series 660 Pergola: Solid Cedar Flooring: Travertine Flooring/ Composite decking Stone: Rattle Snake with 2.25” Cream limestone capping Photo Credit: TK Images
Wandsworth Common
Wandsworth Common
Ensoul LtdEnsoul Ltd
Rear extension which we designed with a glass encased staircase that leads to a brand new basement. Amazing indoor outdoor living from glass doors that fully open to sitting room and open plan kitchen. Lime green armchairs and brown sofas blend seamlessly with the outdoor colour scheme.
"The Peninsula" Custom Teak Deck, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchen & Firepit
"The Peninsula" Custom Teak Deck, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchen & Firepit
UserUser
Carolina Outdoor Concepts
Large traditional back patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a pergola.
Malibu Outdoor Kitchen
Malibu Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
The Kalamazoo K750 Hybrid Fire Built-in Grill, cooktop and weather-tight cabinetry.
Photo of a medium sized nautical back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Eclectic elegance
Eclectic elegance
Kitchen Architecture LtdKitchen Architecture Ltd
Kitchen Architecture’s bulthaup b3 furniture in kaolin laminate and grey aluminium with 10 mm and 90 mm stainless steel work surfaces.
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Cheshire with decking and no cover.
Private Residence North Beach - Miami
Private Residence North Beach - Miami
OpustoneOpustone
Coral Stone
Photo of a large modern back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Carriage House Great Room
Carriage House Great Room
TimberpegTimberpeg
Post and beam great room, timber frame carriage house
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in Boston with decking and a pergola.
Stanton Deck & Patio Remodel
Stanton Deck & Patio Remodel
Assured Accuracy, LLCAssured Accuracy, LLC
The old walkway to the side yard was replaced and a gate was built to give the home true privacy. The river rock was from a local river and helps continue the Midcentury aesthetic.
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
Photo of a large modern back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.

Back Patio with Decking 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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