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Bickford And CompanyBickford And Company
Built by Ashner Construction Photography by Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Kansas City.
Outdoor Living with Curved Bar, Fire Pits, and Custom Stools
Outdoor Living with Curved Bar, Fire Pits, and Custom Stools
Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.
Wood burning fire pit with gas log starter. The red banding in the pavers is carried through the bar and planter box. Seat wall and light pillars add seating with integral planter boxes on either side. Photo by Paul Nicol
Hamilton Project
Hamilton Project
Outdoor SpacesOutdoor Spaces
Erik Moden
Inspiration for a traditional patio in DC Metro.
North Scottsdale Home
North Scottsdale Home
Debra May Himes, ASID, IIDA, LEED APDebra May Himes, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP
Dino Tonn
Large contemporary back patio in Phoenix with concrete slabs and no cover.
600 Series Window Wall
600 Series Window Wall
Western Window SystemsWestern Window Systems
Patio in Phoenix with a fire feature.
Patio Designs with Faux Stone and Brick
Patio Designs with Faux Stone and Brick
Barron DesignsBarron Designs
Faux stone columns bring the classic appeal of drystack stone to a patio, creating an attractive landscaping detail.
Large traditional back patio in Charlotte with concrete slabs and no cover.
The Paramount
The Paramount
Holloway Company Inc.Holloway Company Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in DC Metro with decking and a gazebo.
Wessell
Wessell
Rescom Landscaping, Inc.Rescom Landscaping, Inc.
Business Photo Pro / Klee Van Hamersveld
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Orange County with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Gastonia Face Lift
Gastonia Face Lift
The Stone ManThe Stone Man
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter, Florida
SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIESSHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES
This is an example of a mediterranean patio in Miami with a water feature.
Cantabrica Estates
Cantabrica Estates
Hallmark Interior Design LLCHallmark Interior Design LLC
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Phoenix.
107 SMR
107 SMR
InfinityHomes of NMInfinityHomes of NM
Inspiration for a country patio in Albuquerque.
Catchot Ranch 2
Catchot Ranch 2
Doran DesignsDoran Designs
Michael Snyder
Photo of an expansive rustic side patio in Sacramento with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a gazebo.
Peterson Property
Peterson Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
ambient lighting, boulder steps, custom wood appliance fencing, dry creekbed, outdoor living view from patio, plantings, Privacy screen, raised garden beds, Slate Hardscape Island Patio, slate stepping stones, Step-over-pathway, Trees & Shrubs, water feature, trellis dining patio Photography: Be Burke
Lanai
Lanai
Naples Bay Builders, Inc.Naples Bay Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive nautical back patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
outdoor living
outdoor living
RowseyBrothers,LLCRowseyBrothers,LLC
This is an example of a classic patio in Richmond.
Pelican Lake Home Exterior
Pelican Lake Home Exterior
KC Companies Inc.KC Companies Inc.
This is an example of a rustic patio in Minneapolis.
Rustic Living Space
Rustic Living Space
The Bruce CompanyThe Bruce Company
Steven Swenson, Chris Sina
Medium sized rustic back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Arizona Landscapes & Pools
Arizona Landscapes & Pools
Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc.Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc.
Inspiration for a patio in Phoenix.
Coastal Del Mar
Coastal Del Mar
Nature Designs LandscapingNature Designs Landscaping
Large traditional back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, decking and no cover.

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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