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Budget Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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Kingston Arbor and Rothbury Fence (Vinyl)
Kingston Arbor and Rothbury Fence (Vinyl)
Hoover Fence CompanyHoover Fence Company
Hoover Fence Company
This is an example of a medium sized classic side patio in Denver with brick paving.
Stone Mailbox
Stone Mailbox
UserUser
Stonecraft Masonry
Inspiration for a small classic patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Staining Services
Staining Services
ProscapeProscape
Cedar privacy screen entrance sanded and stained 2 coats of semi transparent stain
Photo of a small classic back patio in Montreal with no cover and brick paving.
Sugar Grove, IL Hot Tub and Pergola
Sugar Grove, IL Hot Tub and Pergola
Platinum PoolcarePlatinum Poolcare
Request Free Quote This lovely hot tub in Sugar Grove, IL measures 8'0" x 8'0" and is raised 18" above the deck. Featuring a 4'0" sheer waterfall feature, automatic safety cover with custom stone lid, LED lights and custom stone coping and fascia. The custom Pergola provides a stunning architectural element for this tub. Photos by Rockit Project.
Fireplace
Fireplace
Dandy Landscape ConstructionDandy Landscape Construction
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Dining and Grilling Patio
Dining and Grilling Patio
Second Nature Outdoor Living & LandscapingSecond Nature Outdoor Living & Landscaping
Keeping it simple, this homeowner wanted a small area for grilling and socializing while leaving the rest of his yard open for activity.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Kansas City with concrete paving and no cover.
Lake Forest Fire Bowl
Lake Forest Fire Bowl
Chicago Gas LinesChicago Gas Lines
Ran propane gas line underground to location of freestanding fire bowl
Medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Most Recent Outdoor Projects
Most Recent Outdoor Projects
Classic Construction Services, Inc.Classic Construction Services, Inc.
Photo of a large classic back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Pergola for Outside Dining - Glenview
Pergola for Outside Dining - Glenview
Glenbrook RemodelingGlenbrook Remodeling
A cost effective pergola was quickly installed to help shade the hot midday sun and create a cozy outside dining area. Photo by: Peter Bradica
Photo of a traditional back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Patio Covers
Patio Covers
Sunset Construction & DesignSunset Construction & Design
Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, give us a call today! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours.
Sampling of Exterior Projects
Sampling of Exterior Projects
Lightwell Landscaping and WoodworkLightwell Landscaping and Woodwork
Small classic back patio in New York with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Paver Patio, Bluestone Walkway, Exterior Home Painting, Steps
Paver Patio, Bluestone Walkway, Exterior Home Painting, Steps
Prime Construction & Remodeling LLCPrime Construction & Remodeling LLC
For these clients in Summit, the goal was to give their existing space a facelift while also enlarging the usable area. By removing the deck and installing a large paver patio, both goals were accomplished. We also installed a bluestone walkway in their front yard, replaced their vinyl siding with cedar shake and repainted the entire exterior of their home. We couldn't ask for better people to work for. #GreatWorkForGreatPeople
Gates/Arbours
Gates/Arbours
Nature's Right HandNature's Right Hand
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Ottawa with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Detail of custom wall and fire, lighting and fire pit
Detail of custom wall and fire, lighting and fire pit
MSI - Michael Stimson InternationalMSI - Michael Stimson International
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Shotgun Style
Shotgun Style
Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in New Orleans with natural stone paving and no cover.
Patio in Gainesville, Virginia
Patio in Gainesville, Virginia
Designer Decks & Patios by ArmorDesigner Decks & Patios by Armor
Shane Heath
Photo of a small traditional back patio in DC Metro with brick paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
All Under One Roof, Inc.All Under One Roof, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Kansas City with decking and a pergola.
Small Paver Patio on a Winfield New Home Construction
Small Paver Patio on a Winfield New Home Construction
Best Way LandscapingBest Way Landscaping
Small paver patio is the foundation for custom landscaping.
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Chicago with brick paving and no cover.
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
BrickWood OvensBrickWood Ovens
This Bay Area Wood Fired Pizza Oven is the Pride of San Francisco! A Beautiful Oven with a clean stucco finish and nice, tight corners. Excellent Job!!! To see more pictures of this oven (and many more ovens), please visit – BrickWoodOvens.com
Sample work
Sample work
Cutting Edge Landscape DesignCutting Edge Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.

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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