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Blue Patio Ideas and Designs

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Spanish Colonial Revival Extreme Remodel- 07389
Spanish Colonial Revival Extreme Remodel- 07389
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Ellis A. Schoichet AIA
Photo of a mediterranean patio in San Francisco.
Balcony Railings With Stainle-02
Balcony Railings With Stainle-02
Stainless Cable RailingStainless Cable Railing
Happy Customer in San Francisco California.
Design ideas for a modern patio in Portland.
Malibu on the beach
Malibu on the beach
Susan Cohen DesignSusan Cohen Design
This Malibu deck is covered in Teak , very durable at the beach. The iron furniture by Michael Taylor has a powder coated finish which is the only finish to use outdoors on the beach. All the cushions are upholstered in Sunbrella fabric. photographer: Mark Lohman
Lloyd's Lane
Lloyd's Lane
CAHILL LAND DESIGNCAHILL LAND DESIGN
Botanical Decorators - Lloyd's Lane
Modern patio in DC Metro.
Del Oro
Del Oro
Lori Smyth DesignLori Smyth Design
Ciro Coelho Photography
This is an example of a classic patio in Santa Barbara with no cover.
Adrianna Lopez Long Beach House
Adrianna Lopez Long Beach House
Granada TileGranada Tile
Adrianna Lopez let her imagination run wild to create a tropical bathroom paradise with a Fez cement tile theme. Marcia Prentice, Apartment Therapy
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor shower.
Rancho Nuevo
Rancho Nuevo
Bianchi DesignBianchi Design
Visible from the kitchen and guest bed rooms, the third primary exterior space is a “morning patio” located on the east side of the house. Broad and finished in the ubiquitous concrete grid pattern, this private area repeats the motif seen throughout the exterior of large bowls placed on trapezoidal pedestals and planted with agaves. It’s another space in which the landscape rises above a series of low walls,but in this case, the sweep of those walls offers a curvilinear geometry that contrasts with the deck’s grid pattern. The star of this space is a curved and ascending rusted-steel wall in the form of a half spiral. Its presence discretely divides the space, lending the guest room patio a sense of privacy from the public breakfast patio. On the guest patio side, the steel wall encompasses a small waterfeature in which a delicate plume of water rises just a couple of inches above the water’s surface to provide a tranquil, trickling sound that conjures feelings of serenity in the calm, quiet space. The sweeping wall of corten steel also has a continuous six inch wide vertical cleft that allows an axial glimpse of the plume from the public side and, from the opposite angle, a sliver view through to the public space beyond. A cantilevered steel sluice spills from the cleft into a pebble filled reflecting bowl that overflows yet again into a final pebble filled basin set only one inch below deck level. At night, the plume, lower basin and impact zone of the sluiceway are all lit from beneath the water's surface, projecting a dancing light onto the graceful arch of the corten steel room divider. michaelwoodall.com
Point Dume Residence
Point Dume Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
View from the multi-leveled terrace to front yard.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean patio in Los Angeles.
River Bank
River Bank
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
© Steve Keating Photography
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Seattle.
Winnetka Residence
Winnetka Residence
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA. Landscape Architect -- Construction/Craftsmanship by: www.thearrowshop.com
This is an example of a traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Fire pit, BBQ, and Arbor a Heater
Fire pit, BBQ, and Arbor a Heater
Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.
Alder was invovled in Alamo, Ca. Created this beautiful outdoor BBQ and outdoor fire pit. Alder's landscape design and construction design created this beautiful outdoor family area. Landscape architect in Alamo, Ca Landscape design in Alamo, Ca Landscape contractor in Alamo, Ca Swimming pool contractor in Alamo, Ca
Parkland Residence, Beverly Hills
Parkland Residence, Beverly Hills
MGS ArchitectureMGS Architecture
Photography by Matthew Momberger
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio in Los Angeles.
Oshry Residence
Oshry Residence
spfaspfa
Expansive contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and no cover.
Orinda, CA Outdoor Kitchen
Orinda, CA Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
This U-shaped outdoor kitchen in Orinda, CA overlooks the rolling hillsides.
Photo of a classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Chico Poolside Pavillion
Chico Poolside Pavillion
Airehart Construction, Inc.Airehart Construction, Inc.
Photo of a large modern back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, a gazebo and stamped concrete.
Channel Islands Home
Channel Islands Home
Tom St. Aubyn Photography LtdTom St. Aubyn Photography Ltd
Photo of a modern patio in London.
RENSON Das ORGINAL Lamellendach
RENSON Das ORGINAL Lamellendach
Queen of GardensQueen of Gardens
Design ideas for a contemporary patio steps in Dresden.
Fire Features
Fire Features
Water StudioWater Studio
This custom water and fire feature creates a welcoming patio space for Metro Crossing, a master-planned community in Fremont, CA. Two reflecting pools flank a fire pit covered with pebbles creating a contrast in surface texture. Each module is clad in granite and surrounded by Mexican Beach Pebbles with hidden LED lighting to illuminate the feature at night.

Blue 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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