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Back Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Patio & Deck in Hilliard, OH
Contemporary Patio & Deck in Hilliard, OH
Third Space Builders, LLC.Third Space Builders, LLC.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Columbus with a gazebo, a fire feature and decking.
Modern Outdoor Kitchens
Modern Outdoor Kitchens
Dandy Landscape ConstructionDandy Landscape Construction
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio
Monroe FireplaceMonroe Fireplace
Medium sized classic back patio in Seattle with decking and no cover.
Wonderland
Wonderland
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with decking and no cover.
WS54 Outdoor gas fireplace
WS54 Outdoor gas fireplace
Hearth Manor Design GroupHearth Manor Design Group
Town & Country sets the benchmark fireplace design. Built to face the elements, the Wide Screen54 Outdoor gas fireplace can withstand temperatures up to -40C while disappearing ceramic glass ensures Town & Country's signature bold flames are always protected from wind.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.
Low Maintenance Backyard Reno
Low Maintenance Backyard Reno
Ever After Custom HomesEver After Custom Homes
Low maintenance backyard with the wooden deck taking up the whole backyard. Very Zen. Trees planted to give color and contrast. Step down leads to the dining area
The Woodlands Heritage Hills Home
The Woodlands Heritage Hills Home
Vining Design AssociatesVining Design Associates
Large classic back patio in Houston with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch Model Homes
Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch Model Homes
Nick GageNick Gage
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Gazebos
Gazebos
Cornerstone BuildersCornerstone Builders
Inspiration for a classic back patio in Other with decking and a gazebo.
Gazebo
Gazebo
Paradise Aquatics LlcParadise Aquatics Llc
Custom gazebo.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with decking and a gazebo.
Duplex sur le toit
Duplex sur le toit
Agence LVHAgence LVH
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Lyon with decking and a pergola.
Custom Garden Decks, Patios, Pergolas & Gazebos
Custom Garden Decks, Patios, Pergolas & Gazebos
Designscapes of Long IslandDesignscapes of Long Island
Clients from Deer Park, Patchogue, Belpport Village, Brookhaven Hamlet, Water Mill & all of Long Island turn to Designscapes to build trellises, sunrooms, garden houses and more into one of kind outdoor living rooms. If you are looking for that one of a kind creative design, give us a call today and our carpentry designers will get started working with you!
Homeowner's Deck in Germantown, Maryland.
Homeowner's Deck in Germantown, Maryland.
Offenbachers Home EscapesOffenbachers Home Escapes
Featured here are the curved Malibu sectional by Cape May, the San Simeon fire-pit table by California Outdoor Concepts, and the Cantabria hot tub by Caldera Spas.
Backyard Deck
Backyard Deck
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
2019--Brand new construction of a 2,500 square foot house with 4 bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths located in Menlo Park, Ca. This home was designed by Arch Studio, Inc., David Eichler Photography
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.

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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