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Blue Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving, no cover and fencing.
Curved to Perfection
Curved to Perfection
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Barn Residences
Barn Residences
Linda McManus ImagesLinda McManus Images
Linda McManus
Photo of a large country back patio in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and no cover.
Del Oro
Del Oro
Lori Smyth DesignLori Smyth Design
Ciro Coelho Photography
This is an example of a classic patio in Santa Barbara with no cover.
Brighton Road Residence
Brighton Road Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Realtor: Casey Lesher, Contractor: Robert McCarthy, Interior Designer: White Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Ettore Masonry Inc.Ettore Masonry Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Philadelphia with concrete paving, no cover and a bar area.
Highland Park
Highland Park
Integrated Home ImprovementIntegrated Home Improvement
Another shot of the custom porch we built.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front patio with tiled flooring and no cover.
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete paving and no cover.
Kentfield Home
Kentfield Home
Marcela D'Aprile InteriorsMarcela D'Aprile Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and no cover.
El Madroñal Vila 1
El Madroñal Vila 1
FOC DesignFOC Design
Large modern back patio in Other with a fire feature and no cover.
Boulder Firepit
Boulder Firepit
Anderson LandscapeAnderson Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Portland Maine with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs
Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs
UserUser
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Tampa with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Outdoor Stone Fireplace and entertaining space with seatwalls
Outdoor Stone Fireplace and entertaining space with seatwalls
Waitkus DesignWaitkus Design
Stone, brick and bluestone fireplace anchoring bluestone patio and seating walls to enjoy outdoor fires yearround! Karen Waitkus
Inspiration for a medium sized country back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Landscape
Landscape
7Designs+Development7Designs+Development
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Orange County with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
BLACKSTONE AT VISTANCIA - The Aracena
BLACKSTONE AT VISTANCIA - The Aracena
BSB DesignBSB Design
INCKS Photography
Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio in Phoenix with no cover and a fireplace.
western exposure
western exposure
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Modern Courtyard integrated with home style, view corridors and flow patterns. Concrete has sand finish, artificial turf is installed between the pavers, IPE deck tiles used for dining area and restoration hardware fire pit was used.
Sanctuary House on Fidalgo Island
Sanctuary House on Fidalgo Island
MusaDesign Interior DesignMusaDesign Interior Design
Walls of windows are aluminum frames to the bay. Inside, in the living room, is a sculpture by Seattle artist Joe McDonnell. Outside is a firepit, inside a gas fireplace. (Benjamin Benschneider)
Santa Barbara Beach/Marshland Estate Project (publication pending)
Santa Barbara Beach/Marshland Estate Project (publication pending)
Lafia/Arvin, A Design CorporationLafia/Arvin, A Design Corporation
This is an example of a nautical back patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Elena
Elena
Christopher DesignChristopher Design
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.
Our Work - Capital Hill, Seattle
Our Work - Capital Hill, Seattle
Xavier PaversXavier Pavers
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.

Blue Patio with No Cover 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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