Blue Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

Shade sails over a pool deck. These sails are constructed of commercial 95 shade cloth and mounted to custom aluminum poles.
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Miami with an awning.

Gorgeous Outdoor Living with Lighted Water Features

Power Concrete Construction & Design Center

Large contemporary back patio in Cedar Rapids with a fire feature, stamped concrete and an awning.

Outdoor Awning - Greenport, NY

Wallace Home Design Center

Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in New York with brick paving and an awning.

Yerger Residence

Chen + Suchart Studio

A small covered area adjacent to the pool, offers a casual space to gather. Shade sails provide a contrast to the rigid concrete walls and the linearity of the house. Bill Timmerman - Timmerman Photography

Wright Rd Residence by Tim Davies Landscaping

Landscape Industries Association Western Australia

FINALIST of the Awards of Excellence 2014 - Sustainable Landscapes - Residential
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Perth with decking and an awning.

Cortile - Golden Oak

Derrick Builders Inc

Photography by Michael Lowry Photography
Mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with a water feature, tiled flooring and an awning.

Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Glick Home

41 West

Inspiration for a rustic back patio in Miami with concrete slabs and an awning.

Liferoom

Northwest Exteriors, Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Sacramento with concrete slabs and an awning.

ShadeLab Motorized Awnings

Texas Windows

With its rounded shape, this awning perfectly suits any architectural context. Fitted to shade big surfaces, it can be equipped with LED lighting systems: all of this makes Feng the latest design object in the sun awning world. Something never seen before.

Attached Lattice Patio Cover

Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)

Attached lattice patio cover to add more much needed shade from the Hot Arizona sun!
This is an example of a back patio in Phoenix with an awning.

River's Edge

Fiorentino Group Architects

Photo Credit: Rixon Photography
This is an example of an expansive modern back patio in Boston with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.

A Modernist Oasis

Distinctive Landscaping

This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Burlington with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.

Awnings & Shading Systems

Suntanium Shading Products, LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with decking and an awning.

West Crooked Lake

Ventures Design

Multi-level lakeside terrace with hot tub, custom fire features, covered patio, sea wall and multiple lounge areas.
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Detroit with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.

Complete Home Rebuild

Joyce Clark Design

This is an example of a contemporary back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.

Stationary Canopies

Kreider's Canvas Service, Inc.

Stationary canopies otherwise known as awnings or patio covers create an outdoor living space that you will love! It's like adding another room to your home, outside. Protect your furniture and carpets from rain, dew and sun. The canopy extends the livability and enjoyment of your home.

The Glen Ellen House (Glen Ellen, CA)

PassivWorks, Inc. - Better Buildings

Photo of a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and an awning.

Hillside Landscape and Outdoor Living

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Contemporary back patio in Seattle with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.

Liferoom

Northwest Exteriors, Inc.

Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Sacramento with concrete slabs and an awning.

Oohla Bean Modern B&B

Foursquare Builders

This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Austin with concrete paving and an awning.

Blue Patio with an Awning 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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