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Black Patio Ideas and Designs

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Resort Living in Bunker Hill Village
Resort Living in Bunker Hill Village
Illuminations Lighting DesignIlluminations Lighting Design
Medium sized traditional back patio in Houston with a pergola.
Harrison: 1x2
Harrison: 1x2
Studio 12 ArchitectureStudio 12 Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with concrete paving and no cover.
Swim Spa, Pergola, and Outdoor Living and Dining Areas
Swim Spa, Pergola, and Outdoor Living and Dining Areas
Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Toronto with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Urban courtyard garden
Urban courtyard garden
Caro Garden DesignCaro Garden Design
Caro Sanders
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London with concrete paving.
1905 NZ Villa Renovation
1905 NZ Villa Renovation
Morgan ZhenMorgan Zhen
The second outdoor seating area for a late night chat with friends and family. Light up a fire pit and enjoy. It's a corner bench with a planter. We design it and build it ourselves, another DIY project. We planted two Christmas tree in the planter, it'll be a holiday gathering spot next year with decorated trees. Once the trees grown taller, they will form a screen to provide privacy as it's the at the end of the drive way facing the street.
Courtyards
Courtyards
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Custom Luxury Courtyards for your Inspiration by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more inspiring photos!
Afton Heirloom
Afton Heirloom
AVID Audio Visual Installation & DesignAVID Audio Visual Installation & Design
Inspiration for a patio in Minneapolis.
Bryn Mawr Residence 2
Bryn Mawr Residence 2
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
A seating wall partially encloses the fire pit, creating a theatre-like space and keeping the other side open for chairs to be placed adjacent to it.
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Hillcrest Estate
Hillcrest Estate
Esswein Associates, Inc.Esswein Associates, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in New York with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Pelham Shingle Style for a Modern Family
Pelham Shingle Style for a Modern Family
Fivecat Studio | ArchitectureFivecat Studio | Architecture
Photos by Scott LePage Photography
Design ideas for a modern patio in New York.
Naturescape Landscape & Irrigation LLC
Naturescape Landscape & Irrigation LLC
Naturescape Landscape & Irrigation LLCNaturescape Landscape & Irrigation LLC
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
LandZen Landscape Design & ConstructionLandZen Landscape Design & Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
McArthur Furniture - Outdoor Spaces
McArthur Furniture - Outdoor Spaces
McArthur Fine FurnitureMcArthur Fine Furniture
McArthur Fine Furntiure
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Calgary with concrete paving.
Huntington Beach Finished Project
Huntington Beach Finished Project
3D Solutions3D Solutions
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Northland patio and Waterfall
Northland patio and Waterfall
High Prairie OutdoorsHigh Prairie Outdoors
Photo of a traditional patio in Kansas City.
Lighting Gallery
Lighting Gallery
Brose electricalBrose electrical
Inspiration for a back patio in Detroit with brick paving.
Bryn Mawr Transitional Home Renovation
Bryn Mawr Transitional Home Renovation
Dames DesignDames Design
Inspiration for a large country back patio in Philadelphia with tiled flooring and no cover.
Pond and Patio Space
Pond and Patio Space
Pacific Outdoor LivingPacific Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with fencing.
Gallery
Gallery
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with brick paving and no cover.
Hamilton Project
Hamilton Project
Outdoor SpacesOutdoor Spaces
Erik Moden
Inspiration for a traditional patio in DC Metro.

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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