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Blue Patio Ideas and Designs

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Stearns Residence
Stearns Residence
Inchoate Architecture, LLCInchoate Architecture, LLC
Designed by Inchoate, Photos by Anthony DeSantis
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.
Casa CH
Casa CH
GLR Arquitectos / Gilberto L. RodriguezGLR Arquitectos / Gilberto L. Rodriguez
Jorge Taboada
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Other with a roof extension.
Custom Belle Park Home
Custom Belle Park Home
Mitchell Barnett Architect, PCMitchell Barnett Architect, PC
Reed Brown Photography
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Nashville.
Diamond Avenue
Diamond Avenue
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Jeri Koegel
Photo of a classic patio in Orange County.
Trousdale
Trousdale
Studio William HefnerStudio William Hefner
James Ray Spahn
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
Atlantic Drive Double Gable
Atlantic Drive Double Gable
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
This is an example of an expansive beach style back patio in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Taylor
Taylor
Bluestone Building, LLCBluestone Building, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional patio in Birmingham with natural stone paving.
Outdoor Living Rooms
Outdoor Living Rooms
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
This stamped, decorative concrete patio in O'Fallon is partially covered. The ceiling is whitewashed cedar and has recessed lights and a fan. There is seating and dining space and a stone surrounded cooking area with a granite counter top, built-in Napoleon grill, Firemagic cabinet and drawers. There is bar seating at the counter on the opposite side which backs up to the open patio and wood burning firepit.
El Cid
El Cid
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Marc Julien Homes latest custom estate is located in the heart of West Palm Beach’s Historic, El Cid District. This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath, Mediterranean custom estate features architectural details of a half-century old home with all of the luxuries of modern living. A custom Mahogany front door waits to welcome you to the home through the palm lined walkway. Stepping through the entrance you are greeted with a spacious, open floor plan overlooking the luscious backyard and outdoor living area. Transitioning seamlessly through the home are entertainment focused living, kitchen and dining rooms. The Mediterranean loggia features a one-of-a-kind fireplace, expansive covered seating, and exceptional view of the luxury pool.
House of Light: Chevy Chase, Maryland Home inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen
House of Light: Chevy Chase, Maryland Home inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Featured in Home & Design Magazine, this Chevy Chase home was inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen and built/designed by Anthony Wilder's team of architects and designers.
French Courtyard
French Courtyard
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
Mediterranean patio in San Francisco.
Los Angeles Home Staging | Wade St., Mar Vista
Los Angeles Home Staging | Wade St., Mar Vista
Modern Mecca™ | Los Angeles Home StagingModern Mecca™ | Los Angeles Home Staging
photos by Everett Fenton Gidley
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with no cover.
Sagaponack Estate Exterior Fasad
Sagaponack Estate Exterior Fasad
Sofia Joelsson DesignSofia Joelsson Design
Sofia Joelsson Design
Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Estuary At Grey Oaks "The Charleston"
Estuary At Grey Oaks "The Charleston"
Beasley & Henley Interior DesignBeasley & Henley Interior Design
A spectacular outdoor living area includes a fireplace, outdoor bar and kitchen, and automated screens and shutters. “The indoor and outdoor spaces are coordinated,” Beasley concluded, “for true resort-style living.
Mill Valley Hillside Garden
Mill Valley Hillside Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
823 South Peytonville, Southlake, Texas
823 South Peytonville, Southlake, Texas
Realty Pro ShotsRealty Pro Shots
J. Ryan Caruthers
Classic patio in Dallas with natural stone paving, no cover and a fireplace.
Hope Ranch Spanish Revival
Hope Ranch Spanish Revival
Joanna Hallmark Interior DesignJoanna Hallmark Interior Design
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara.
White Cave House
White Cave House
山本卓郎建築設計事務所　TAKURO YAMAMOTO ARCHITECTS山本卓郎建築設計事務所　TAKURO YAMAMOTO ARCHITECTS
Ken'ichi Suzuki Photo Office
Modern patio in Tokyo Suburbs.
Afton Heirloom
Afton Heirloom
AVID Audio Visual Installation & DesignAVID Audio Visual Installation & Design
Inspiration for a patio in Minneapolis.
Walkways
Walkways
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
This is an example of a scandinavian back patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a pergola.

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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