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Brown Side Patio Ideas and Designs

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Urban Outdoor Living
Urban Outdoor Living
Trevor Fulmer DesignTrevor Fulmer Design
To create a colonial outdoor living space, we gut renovated this patio, incorporating heated bluestones, a custom traditional fireplace and bespoke furniture. The space was divided into three distinct zones for cooking, dining, and lounging. Firing up the built-in gas grill or a relaxing by the fireplace, this space brings the inside out.
Pool Cabana
Pool Cabana
Nyhus Design GroupNyhus Design Group
Designed to compliment the existing single story home in a densely wooded setting, this Pool Cabana serves as outdoor kitchen, dining, bar, bathroom/changing room, and storage. Photos by Ross Pushinaitus.
Porch with Fireplace / Guest House / Outdoor Living / Personal Getaway
Porch with Fireplace / Guest House / Outdoor Living / Personal Getaway
Bryhn Design/BuildBryhn Design/Build
A relaxing place, with a mountain escape feel, but without the commute.This is a perfect place to spend your Friday evening after a hectic week.
Design ideas for a large classic side patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Charles Rose Architects Inc.Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Exterior; Photo Credit: Bruce Martin
This is an example of a small contemporary side patio in Boston with decking, an outdoor shower and a roof extension.
Custom Ranch Lodge
Custom Ranch Lodge
Outland Hill Country LLCOutland Hill Country LLC
Photo of a medium sized rustic side patio in Austin with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Pentavia Custom Homes
Pentavia Custom Homes
H. Customs Audio VideoH. Customs Audio Video
Outdoor covered patio with built in grill and overhead lighting
Medium sized scandi side patio in Dallas with a roof extension.
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
Architecture ParadigmArchitecture Paradigm
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side patio in Bengaluru with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Drought Tolerant Landscapes
UserUser
This yard was installed at a condominium where the homeowners did not want to do a lot of yard maintenance but wanted to be able to enjoy their outdoor space. The yard was installed with a mind towards conserving water and minimizing maintenance time.
Morgan Creek Estate
Morgan Creek Estate
Herlong ArchitectsHerlong Architects
This is an example of a large coastal side patio in Charleston with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
2016 Spanish Revival
2016 Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean side patio in San Diego with a pergola and tiled flooring.
Bella Royale Rustic Contemporary Home
Bella Royale Rustic Contemporary Home
Vistal Homes, LLCVistal Homes, LLC
This is an example of a large classic side patio in Detroit with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Fountain
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Fountain
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired side patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
West Coast Contemporary Waterfront Home
West Coast Contemporary Waterfront Home
UserUser
Artez Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional side patio in Vancouver with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Eclectic Modern Farmhouse
Eclectic Modern Farmhouse
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large farmhouse side patio in Houston with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and no cover.
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Moss Custom HomesMoss Custom Homes
This is an example of a small side patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Design ideas for a mediterranean side patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Moss Custom HomesMoss Custom Homes
Inspiration for a small side patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
ROCKSLPIT
ROCKSLPIT
COMETA ARCHITECTSCOMETA ARCHITECTS
Dimitris Kleanthis, Betty Tsaousi, Nikos Zoulamopoulos, Vasislios Vakis, Eftratios Komis
This is an example of a mediterranean side patio in Barcelona with a pergola.

Brown Side 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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