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Rustic Glamour | Newport Beach, CA
Rustic Glamour | Newport Beach, CA
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Medium sized classic back patio in Orange County with natural stone paving and a pergola.
BEVOLO GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BEVOLO GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in New Orleans with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Caldera Springs
Caldera Springs
Sun Forest ConstructionSun Forest Construction
Ross Chandler
Inspiration for a rustic patio in Other.
Spanish Peaks Cabin
Spanish Peaks Cabin
Lohss ConstructionLohss Construction
Photo of a rustic patio in Other with a fire feature.
Hamilton Terrace, St Johns Wood, London NW8
Hamilton Terrace, St Johns Wood, London NW8
Ian Green ResidentialIan Green Residential
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in London with decking and no cover.
Saratoga Residence
Saratoga Residence
Viscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi ElsonViscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi Elson
Douglas Johnson Photography
Classic courtyard patio in San Francisco.
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Image by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product: 'Indoor Courtyard stone elements' Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Central Mediterranean courtyards within homes of all major South European design styles, featuring antique stone pavers, fountains, columns and more...
Beachside Residence
Beachside Residence
Dan Forer, PhotographerDan Forer, Photographer
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Design by Juan Montoya.
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Miami with a water feature.
Rancho Sante Fe Lakes Residence
Rancho Sante Fe Lakes Residence
LINEAR Landscape ArchitectureLINEAR Landscape Architecture
Patio in San Diego.
Formal patio
Formal patio
Mierop Design, FAPLDMierop Design, FAPLD
A formal patio mixes square cut bluestone with accents of brick in a diamond layout. Lisa Mierop
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio steps in New York with no cover and tiled flooring.
Amy & Bob's Home
Amy & Bob's Home
2e Architects2e Architects
Large traditional back patio in Baltimore with stamped concrete and no cover.
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain 108
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain 108
Dove Mountain HomesDove Mountain Homes
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Phoenix with a fire feature.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Melbourne.
Alameda East End Project
Alameda East End Project
Miller Landscape ArchitectureMiller Landscape Architecture
Adrienne Link Newton
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving, a fire feature and no cover.
Smith Residence
Smith Residence
Pinnacle Architectural StudioPinnacle Architectural Studio
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature.
eagle Lane
eagle Lane
Freestyle Architects P.C.Freestyle Architects P.C.
James Barney
Rustic patio in Denver with a fire feature and a gazebo.
Rear garden Landscaping
Rear garden Landscaping
Westend LandscapesWestend Landscapes
Adhesive design
Medium sized modern back patio in Other with concrete paving.
Outdoors
Outdoors
Cipher Imaging Architectural PhotographyCipher Imaging Architectural Photography
(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Upper East Side Carriage House
Upper East Side Carriage House
DHD Architecture and Interior DesignDHD Architecture and Interior Design
Originally designed by Delano and Aldrich in 1917, this building served as carriage house to the William and Dorothy Straight mansion several blocks away on the Upper East Side of New York. With practically no original detail, this relatively humble structure was reconfigured into something more befitting the client’s needs. To convert it for a single family, interior floor plates are carved away to form two elegant double height spaces. The front façade is modified to express the grandness of the new interior. A beautiful new rear garden is formed by the demolition of an overbuilt addition. The entire rear façade was removed and replaced. A full floor was added to the roof, and a newly configured stair core incorporated an elevator. Architecture: DHD Interior Designer: Eve Robinson Associates Photography by Peter Margonelli http://petermargonelli.com
Filter House
Filter House
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii with a gazebo.

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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