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Brown Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Spanish/Mexican Colonial
Spanish/Mexican Colonial
Wendy Black Rodgers InteriorsWendy Black Rodgers Interiors
Design ideas for a patio in Phoenix with brick paving and a water feature.
Lion Water Fountain-Cast stone Lion Wall Fountain
Lion Water Fountain-Cast stone Lion Wall Fountain
Jacoviello Custom Builders, Inc.Jacoviello Custom Builders, Inc.
Cast stone Lion Wall Fountain. Focal point of this garden. Bring refined beauty and unique design to your swimming pool and spa with the drama of a spouting lion's head or the sophisticated elegance of Neptune.
Pool & Spa with Rainfall
Pool & Spa with Rainfall
Watters Aquatech Pools & SpasWatters Aquatech Pools & Spas
Las Vegas, NV custom swimming pools & spas by pool designers and builders: Watters Aquatech 17028762217
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in Las Vegas with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
Personal resort
Personal resort
Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESISFran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS
This is an example of an expansive contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Spa Retreat Casa California Showcase Home
Spa Retreat Casa California Showcase Home
Wesley Design Inc.Wesley Design Inc.
Zen Patio Garden with Tranquil Fountain just outside the massage area of gym Spa Retreat
Design ideas for a small classic courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Basalt Column Fountain
Basalt Column Fountain
Eileen G DesignsEileen G Designs
Small traditional patio in Miami with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Parade of Homes 2019
Parade of Homes 2019
Modern LandscapeModern Landscape
This gorgeous custom outdoor water feature was featured in the 2019 Parade of Homes. With a poured concrete base, this fountain is completely self-contained, so you can enjoy the soothing sound of bubbling water without the maintenance of a pond.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Salisbury & ManusSalisbury & Manus
This is an example of a medium sized victorian back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Patios
Patios
Interior & Exterior Environmental DesignsInterior & Exterior Environmental Designs
This is an example of a medium sized coastal back patio in San Diego with a water feature and no cover.
San Ramon
San Ramon
DSTscaping and RLC ConstructionDSTscaping and RLC Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Fountainscape in Saline, MI
Fountainscape in Saline, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
We turned this old mill stone into a water feature and bird bath for one of our customers. We placed it just outside their living room window so they can enjoy the noise of the water and watch the birds play in the water.
Riverside Hills – Geometric Pavers, Curving Walkways & Patios - View 7
Riverside Hills – Geometric Pavers, Curving Walkways & Patios - View 7
Go PaversGo Pavers
PHOTOGRAPHER: James Henderson
This is an example of a classic back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. creates a "House of Light."
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. creates a "House of Light."
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Society Hill Townhouse
Society Hill Townhouse
Phillip Johnson ConstructionPhillip Johnson Construction
Don Pearse Photographers
Design ideas for a large modern courtyard patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
EXTERIOR BBQ, FOUNTAIN AND PATIO
EXTERIOR BBQ, FOUNTAIN AND PATIO
M & J Star Construction, Inc.M & J Star Construction, Inc.
Backyard Remodeling by M&J Star Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Orange County with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Pinnacle Country Club
Pinnacle Country Club
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Photo of a classic back patio in Little Rock with a water feature.
The Vanberstarren
The Vanberstarren
So Green Canada (landscape design /build)So Green Canada (landscape design /build)
Bridge floating over a 48 linear feet long pond connecting main entrance to driveway
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Toronto with a water feature, gravel and a pergola.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Medium sized traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Hot Tub Enclosures
Hot Tub Enclosures
T & T Woodworks LTDT & T Woodworks LTD
hot tub with custom wooden enclosure
Photo of a back patio in Calgary with a water feature, gravel and a pergola.

Brown Patio with a Water Feature 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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