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Budget Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Brick Pizza Oven, Wood Fired
Outdoor Brick Pizza Oven, Wood Fired
Grills'n Ovens LLCGrills'n Ovens LLC
Outdoor brick pizza oven, enclosed in tiles. Though most of it is hidden this is our Lisboa brick pizza oven from Portugal. Handmade from bricks, amazing cooking and baking, pizza, bread, rotisserie, slow roasts, lasagna.
Cabana, Pool and Entertainment
Cabana, Pool and Entertainment
Synergy Systems GroupSynergy Systems Group
This is an example of a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Toronto with concrete paving and a gazebo.
simi valley pergola
simi valley pergola
Megorden ConstructionMegorden Construction
This is an example of a small classic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Acoustic Landscape Designs
Acoustic Landscape Designs
Acoustic Landscape DesignsAcoustic Landscape Designs
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
tejado urbano
tejado urbano
Aube studiosAube studios
This is an example of a small rustic courtyard patio in Barcelona with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Outdoor Planters
Outdoor Planters
Liliblue Interior DesignLiliblue Interior Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature and no cover.
Patio Garden III
Patio Garden III
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
Contemporary planters with simple planting layouts soften the hard edges of this patio. This unused fire pit was re-purposed into a succulent planter.
john
john
Rutta interieursRutta interieurs
Small industrial courtyard patio in Nantes with decking.
Villa B - La Farlède
Villa B - La Farlède
UserUser
aSeed Photographe - Nice - http://photo.aseed.fr/
Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Marseille with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.
Jardin éphémère
Jardin éphémère
Jardin JaponaisJardin Japonais
Bassin traditionnel et fontaine en bambou Sandrine MILIC
Design ideas for a small world-inspired courtyard patio in Paris with a water feature and no cover.
Kensington Residence
Kensington Residence
Tribe ArchitectureTribe Architecture
Photo from living room looking through to studio/ pond area
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Newcastle - Maitland with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
M House (interior)
M House (interior)
MLA Design ArchitectureMLA Design Architecture
MLA
Small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden.
In situ - outdoor cushions
In situ - outdoor cushions
MoteefMoteef
Moteef outdoor cushions are a unique and cost effective way to invigorate your outdoor living space.
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with concrete paving and a roof extension.
simi valley pergola
simi valley pergola
Megorden ConstructionMegorden Construction
Photo of a small traditional courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Wild Jinja
Wild Jinja
Sanctuary New HomesSanctuary New Homes
Large Undercover Alfresco opens to low maintenance garden with synthetic grass. Low Maintenance.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Newcastle - Maitland with concrete paving and a roof extension.
CASA DE HUESPEDES SANTA MARIA
CASA DE HUESPEDES SANTA MARIA
CuatroparedesCuatroparedes
Raul Perez Pellicer
Design ideas for a large vintage courtyard patio in Other with natural stone paving and no cover.
Patio Garden III
Patio Garden III
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
Contemporary planters with simple planting layouts.
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden.
Azalea Drive Project
Azalea Drive Project
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
CLFrank Photography Kids Patio Lemonade Stand
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
A Gardener's Courtyard
A Gardener's Courtyard
A. Gail Boorman, Landscape ArchitectA. Gail Boorman, Landscape Architect
Transformation of a Blank Wall: The view from the Master Bedroom is peaceful yet engaging, expanding the interior space. The tracery of vines creates a textural background for attaching a wide variety of orchids and air plants. Each plant was brought in from the client's former residence or 'adopted' from friends who were moving. Other found objects such as the driftwood and garden fairies have been given new homes in the tableau.
Wolfgang Trost- Exteriors
Wolfgang Trost- Exteriors
Wolfgang Trost ArchitectsWolfgang Trost Architects
Wolfgang Trost Architects: Designer Photo by Wolfgang Trost
Design ideas for a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Kansas City with a roof extension.

Budget Courtyard 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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