skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Patio
  3. Hard Landscaping: Decking

Blue Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 1,065 photos
Item 1 of 3
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
Inspiration for a large modern back patio steps in Kansas City with decking and a roof extension.
Branford Waterfront Patio
Branford Waterfront Patio
TRP Construction LLCTRP Construction LLC
For this homeowner, we created a custom cedar pergola for their waterfront deck.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with decking and a pergola.
Modern Napa
Modern Napa
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
A bright and spacious floor plan mixed with custom woodwork, artisan lighting, and natural stone accent walls offers a warm and inviting yet incredibly modern design. The organic elements merge well with the undeniably beautiful scenery, creating a cohesive interior design from the inside out. Four metal lounge chairs surround the large outdoor firepit. Designed by Design Directives, LLC., based in Scottsdale, Arizona and serving throughout Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Sedona. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/modern-napa/
Pergolas, Patio Covers, Gazebos
Pergolas, Patio Covers, Gazebos
Shade And Shutter Systems, IncShade And Shutter Systems, Inc
This Louvered Awning System is motorized and controlled via wall switch from inside the home. The pergola is pitched to allow for water runoff. Additional bracing was used to reduce potential for sway on windy days.
Patio Awnings & Shades
Patio Awnings & Shades
Texas Sun & ShadeTexas Sun & Shade
Exterior solar shades and awning systems are the most efficient solution to protect your windows and patio areas from the sun's damaging heat and UV rays. Blocking up to 99% of UV, motorized retractable shading systems allow you to block the sun and heat or reverse the strategy to allow in natural light and heat as desired.
Glass Railing
Glass Railing
Designed Roofing & Essential ExteriorsDesigned Roofing & Essential Exteriors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Toronto with decking and a roof extension.
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Studio H2OStudio H2O
Amy J Smith
Medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
流山中庭を囲む家テラステラス
流山中庭を囲む家テラステラス
高野量平アーキテクツ 一級建築士事務所　Ryohei Takano Architects高野量平アーキテクツ 一級建築士事務所　Ryohei Takano Architects
Photo by:沼田俊之
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard patio in Other with decking and no cover.
Louver Opening & Closing Roof Verandah w/- Screens, Deck
Louver Opening & Closing Roof Verandah w/- Screens, Deck
Totally OutdoorsTotally Outdoors
Louver Verandah - open & closing roof to a wrap around deck providing with colorbond screen to enhance privacy to the raised deck. Stainless steel handrails looking over rear backyard area
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.
Terrapin Villa
Terrapin Villa
LKIDLKID
Terrapin Residence Turks and Caicos Photography Credit : Steve Passmore www.provopics.com
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio steps in New York with decking.
Palo Alto Green Point Rated House
Palo Alto Green Point Rated House
Cathy Schwabe ArchitectureCathy Schwabe Architecture
2nd floor deck garden, Built in outdoor tub, planters and operable shade screen. Architect: Cathy Schwabe Architecture Interior Design: John Lum Architecture Landscape Architect: Arterra LLP, Vera Gates Lighting Design: Alice Prussin Photograph : David Wakely
Rockridge Redux - Extending an Elegant Home Outdoors
Rockridge Redux - Extending an Elegant Home Outdoors
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
The hot tub patio is designed to provide flexible furnishing options. When open or unfurnished the ground plane details and lighting bring the space alive. This area can also accommodate chaise lounge chairs or larger dining assemblies. The plantings envelop and calm the space.
Orinda
Orinda
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, decking and no cover.
Contemporary Custom New Home Build
Contemporary Custom New Home Build
Multi Construction LLCMulti Construction LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with decking and no cover.
Arcadia Custom Home
Arcadia Custom Home
Creative Concrete and MasonryCreative Concrete and Masonry
Modern custom home nestled in quiet Arcadia neighborhood. The expansive glass window wall has stunning views of Camelback Mountain and natural light helps keep energy usage to a minimum. CIP concrete walls also help to reduce the homes carbon footprint while keeping a beautiful, architecturally pleasing finished look to both inside and outside. The artfully blended look of metal, concrete, block and glass bring a natural, raw product to life in both visual and functional way
Barton Creek TWO
Barton Creek TWO
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
Photographed by David De Gendt
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Austin with a fire feature, decking and no cover.
Serota Home (For South Bay Magazine HOME Edition
Serota Home (For South Bay Magazine HOME Edition
JDS OUTDOOR DESIGNSJDS OUTDOOR DESIGNS
Dominik Wroblewski
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with decking and a pergola.
Umatilla
Umatilla
Realarchitecture LtdRealarchitecture Ltd
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
All Photos
All Photos
JC Wagner & Associates, Inc.JC Wagner & Associates, Inc.
Medium sized traditional back patio in Sacramento with decking and a gazebo.

Blue Patio with Decking 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.
1
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.