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Estate Residence
Welcome Home Design GroupWelcome Home Design Group
Victor Coar
This is an example of a traditional patio in Other with a fire feature.
Mountain Modern in Martis Camp
Mountain Modern in Martis Camp
Heslin ConstructionHeslin Construction
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Sacramento.
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Inspiration for a large rural back patio in Cleveland with an outdoor kitchen, a roof extension and natural stone paving.
DAVIDSON - RENOVATION
DAVIDSON - RENOVATION
Robert A. McGraw ArchitectRobert A. McGraw Architect
Jon Encarnation Photography
Large mediterranean back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Downtown Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Downtown Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Guests can enjoy wonderful meals from the grill at this large picnic-style table
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Altamar - Courtyard
Altamar - Courtyard
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Legacy Custom Homes, Inc
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Orange County with natural stone paving and no cover.
Pergola and Patio
Pergola and Patio
UserUser
This is an example of a traditional patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
Modern courtyard patio in Kansas City.
South Blvd.
South Blvd.
Thompson Custom HomesThompson Custom Homes
Inspiration for a classic patio in Houston.
Motorized Retractable Screens for Patios & Porches - Phantom Executive Screens
Motorized Retractable Screens for Patios & Porches - Phantom Executive Screens
The Shade ShopThe Shade Shop
Motorized, retractable Phantom Executive screens transform patios and porches into comfortable and welcoming outdoor living spaces. These motorized screens from The Shade Shop retract to be out-of-sight and out-of-mind until you decide you want to utilize them. When the summer sun feels a little harsh, put your solar mesh screens down with the touch of a button to shield the UV rays. Alternately, choose the insect mesh to allow for natural ventilation, while still keeping those pesky mosquitoes from entering your outdoor oasis.
Danville
Danville
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Eads Residence
Eads Residence
James Glover Home, Inc.James Glover Home, Inc.
Mediterranean patio in Orange County with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Casa Turquoise
Casa Turquoise
Integrity Luxury HomesIntegrity Luxury Homes
This is an example of a mediterranean patio in Phoenix.
Roseville Pavilion
Roseville Pavilion
Michelle Walker architectsMichelle Walker architects
The Pavilion is a contemporary outdoor living addition to a Federation house in Roseville, NSW. The existing house sits on a 1550sqm block of land and is a substantial renovated two storey family home. The 900sqm north facing rear yard slopes gently down from the back of the house and is framed by mature deciduous trees. The client wanted to create something special “out the back”, to replace an old timber pergola and update the pebblecrete pool, surrounded by uneven brick paving and tubular pool fencing. After years living in Asia, the client’s vision was for a year round, comfortable outdoor living space; shaded from the hot Australian sun, protected from the rain, and warmed by an outdoor fireplace and heaters during the cooler Sydney months. The result is large outdoor living room, which provides generous space for year round outdoor living and entertaining and connects the house to both the pool and the deep back yard. The Pavilion at Roseville is a new in-between space, blurring the distinction between inside and out. It celebrates the contemporary culture of outdoor living, gathering friends & family outside, around the bbq, pool and hearth.
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired side patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and no cover.
Real Estate photography in he Bay Area SF
Real Estate photography in he Bay Area SF
mark pinkerton - vi360 photographymark pinkerton - vi360 photography
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in San Francisco with no cover.
Dartmouth Remodel
Dartmouth Remodel
The Victor Myers CompaniesThe Victor Myers Companies
Inspiration for a classic patio in Dallas with brick paving.
Preassembled Portable Wood Fired PIzza Ovens
Preassembled Portable Wood Fired PIzza Ovens
Pizza Ovens R UsPizza Ovens R Us
Authentic wood fired pizza ovens that are preassembled and portable with a metal stand and optional wheels. Superior quality refractory ovens for the ultimate heating and cooking results. Delivered anywhere in Australia.
Newport Coast, CA
Newport Coast, CA
PassionePassione
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a pergola and a bar area.
Coronet Ridge
Coronet Ridge
Woodland’s Exterior DesignsWoodland’s Exterior Designs
After
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Houston with brick paving, a water feature and no cover.

Brown 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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