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Budget Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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Middle Street Home, Newburyport, MA
Middle Street Home, Newburyport, MA
Keery DesignKeery Design
Medium sized traditional back patio in Boston with brick paving and no cover.
Firepit and patio
Firepit and patio
GreenscapesGreenscapes
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.
Firepits
Firepits
Greensward LLCGreensward LLC
Andrew Cutright
Small traditional back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Fossil Mint Sandstone Paving
Fossil Mint Sandstone Paving
NustoneNustone
Fossil Mint Sandstone Paving predominantly features a range of buff and orange tones, as well as varying purple and darker colours, to offer beautiful natural variations between each slab. The occasional plant fossil details add an extra level of interest and make this a popular style of Indian sandstone paving to transform any garden or patio! ✅ Low Maintenance ✅ Natural Riven Surface Texture ✅ Hand Dressed Edges ✅ Looks Great Wet & Dry ✅ Stunning Natural Fossil Details If you have any questions or would like a quote, one of our experts would be happy to help! Speak to a member of our team on 01206 700 599, or email us at support@nustone.co.uk.
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Sardone Construction, Dallas, Texas, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000
Design ideas for a classic back patio in Dallas with concrete paving.
Patio
Patio
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Salt Lake City with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Concrete Elegance Inc.Concrete Elegance Inc.
Medium sized classic back patio in Toronto with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Small Patio
Small Patio
Landscape By DesignLandscape By Design
Design ideas for a small traditional side patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.
Outdoor Fireplaces/Firepits
Outdoor Fireplaces/Firepits
Carolina Scape Artists, LLCCarolina Scape Artists, LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Picket Railing
Picket Railing
Best Price RailingBest Price Railing
This is an example of a classic back patio in Other.
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
Not every fire pit project has to break the bank. Unit pavers are a great cost- effective material. They are long lasting, and look great.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Forest Lake Residence
Forest Lake Residence
Villa LandscapesVilla Landscapes
A Willow Creek Circlestone patio and fire pit kit are some of the most popular hardscaping features that Villa Landscapes designers install for their clients.
Crossroads Farm House
Crossroads Farm House
The Gaines Group ArchitectsThe Gaines Group Architects
Exterior patio / kitchen with gas see through fireplace
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in St Louis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Backyard Revamp
Backyard Revamp
UserUser
Campbell Landscape Bay Area's Landscape Design, Custom Construction & Management
Medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Walls Residence
Walls Residence
Catherine ArensbergCatherine Arensberg
Photo of a small traditional courtyard patio in Miami with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Backyard Patio
Backyard Patio
Austin Living LandscapesAustin Living Landscapes
Flagstone patio in Austin
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Austin with natural stone paving and no cover.
Small Patio
Small Patio
Landscape By DesignLandscape By Design
Small traditional side patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.
1650 Staging
1650 Staging
Trust the Vision DecorTrust the Vision Decor
Sean Dooley Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
2019 Parade of Homes
2019 Parade of Homes
Dancing Horse InteriorsDancing Horse Interiors
Covered patio with fire pit
Medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Budget Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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