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Landscape Lighting: Lake House 2
Landscape Lighting: Lake House 2
McKay Landscape LightingMcKay Landscape Lighting
This is an example of a classic patio in Omaha with a fire feature.
Emerson Street - Palo Alto
Emerson Street - Palo Alto
Drew Maran ConstructionDrew Maran Construction
Contemporary patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and no cover.
Gresham Project
Gresham Project
beautiful bones and purple stonesbeautiful bones and purple stones
Photo by Brian Lincoln
Photo of a classic patio in Portland with a fire feature and a pergola.
Marko Residence
Marko Residence
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
Eric Taylor
Design ideas for a rustic patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Boise Residence
Boise Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Board formed concrete firepit at dusk. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Patio and Fire Pit - Summer 2011
Patio and Fire Pit - Summer 2011
Sun Valley LandscapingSun Valley Landscaping
Relax with family on friends on this beautiful patio overlooking the lake. Design by Sun Valley Landscaping. - Photos by Colin Conces
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Omaha with fencing.
Patio Doors
Patio Doors
Window WorldWindow World
Combine the best of the nature with the comfort of your home with a Window World hinged patio door. With a variety of styles and colors, our hinged patio doors give any room an open-air feel.
Irvine Terrace
Irvine Terrace
Spinnaker DevelopmentSpinnaker Development
Built by Spinnaker Development of Newport Beach Interior Design by Kevin Smith of Details a Design Firm
This is an example of a classic patio in Orange County with a fire feature.
Myrtle Mid-Century Residence
Myrtle Mid-Century Residence
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
David Papazian
This is an example of a retro back patio in Portland with a fire feature and no cover.
Shorclift Beach House
Shorclift Beach House
DLK Design StudioDLK Design Studio
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Seattle with a gazebo.
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
Rustic patio steps in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
The Courtyard House
The Courtyard House
Hiren Patel ArchitectsHiren Patel Architects
Photo of a rustic patio in Ahmedabad.
Mid-Century Bungalow
Mid-Century Bungalow
Christopher Gaona Design StudioChristopher Gaona Design Studio
Bohemian patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Michael & Gae
Michael & Gae
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Sarah Greenman © 2012 Houzz
Photo of a midcentury patio in Dallas.
Newport Beach Custom Home 02
Newport Beach Custom Home 02
Sennikoff Architects, Inc.Sennikoff Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Orange County.
Summer Kitchen Alaqua Lakes
Summer Kitchen Alaqua Lakes
Ayers Homes, Inc.Ayers Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Orlando.
Tuscan in the Pines
Tuscan in the Pines
Homeland Design, llcHomeland Design, llc
Chandler Photography
Mediterranean patio in Portland with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Living in Style ....... With a Toddler
Living in Style ....... With a Toddler
Margot Hartford PhotographyMargot Hartford Photography
Photo: Margot Hartford Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Jennifer Jones, Niche Interiors
Inspiration for a classic patio in San Francisco.
Villa J
Villa J
UserUser
Markus Linderoth
Modern patio in Malmo.
Gipsy DC 2
Gipsy DC 2
daslagerhaus GmbH Viernheimdaslagerhaus GmbH Viernheim
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean patio in Frankfurt.

Black 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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