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Country Patio Ideas and Designs

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Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Design ideas for an expansive country back patio in Salt Lake City with concrete paving, a pergola and fencing.
De Soto, KS Patio
De Soto, KS Patio
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
Medium sized country back patio in Kansas City with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bbq area.
Portola Valley Residence
Portola Valley Residence
Vetter StoneVetter Stone
Architect: HSK Landscape Designer: Charles Seha Photo Credit: Blake Marvin
Farmhouse courtyard patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
31 Lake Country Rd Meredith
31 Lake Country Rd Meredith
Brie Stephens - Lake Life RealtyBrie Stephens - Lake Life Realty
Design ideas for a country back patio in Boston with brick paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Photo of an expansive country patio in San Francisco with a roof extension.
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
Kingston HomesKingston Homes
Design ideas for a country patio in Portland.
Steel Upright Fireplace with Concrete and Steel Counter
Steel Upright Fireplace with Concrete and Steel Counter
Anvil & OakAnvil & Oak
Made of steel panels that are lovingly hand rusted to give a rustic and yet modern appeal. May be attached to house gas/propane lines or space for a propane canister behind bottom panel. Flames may be adjusted for a little or a lot of heat. Includes smooth fire rocks.
Зона отдыха - террасса загородной беседки
Зона отдыха - террасса загородной беседки
Архитектурное бюро ГлушковаАрхитектурное бюро Глушкова
Зона отдыха - террасса загородной беседки с мебелью, гамаком и камином и паленицей. Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков Фёдор Селенин фото: Андрей Лысиков
Oyster Harbors
Oyster Harbors
Cataldo Custom Builders, Inc.Cataldo Custom Builders, Inc.
Dan Cutrona
This is an example of a rural patio in Boston with a roof extension.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
DMC ContractingDMC Contracting
Large country front patio in Vancouver with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Outdoor living
Outdoor living
Heatstrip USAHeatstrip USA
This is an example of a medium sized country patio in San Diego with decking and a roof extension.
12th. street porch
12th. street porch
Fischer Homes, Ltd.Fischer Homes, Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized rural back patio in Chicago with decking and a roof extension.
ティンバーフレームショーホーム（カナダ）
ティンバーフレームショーホーム（カナダ）
有限会社ケーズファクトリー有限会社ケーズファクトリー
Design ideas for a country patio in Calgary.
Great Pond Summer House
Great Pond Summer House
UserUser
This is an example of a rural patio in Boston.
Garden rooms, Sunrooms & Patios
Garden rooms, Sunrooms & Patios
Susan Mackenzie InteriorsSusan Mackenzie Interiors
Drapery design & Fabrication: Susan Mackenzie Photo: Susan Mackenzie
This is an example of a large country back patio in Other with brick paving and a gazebo.
Salt Bush
Salt Bush
Crest Builders, Inc.Crest Builders, Inc.
Photo of a rural courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Addition with Exterior Living Space
Addition with Exterior Living Space
Penn Contractors IncPenn Contractors Inc
Hub Willson Photography
Farmhouse back patio in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Pools
Pools
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
This is an example of a rural back patio in Minneapolis with brick paving.
Barn Renovation Pittsburgh, PA
Barn Renovation Pittsburgh, PA
Sylvan Stoltzfus BuildersSylvan Stoltzfus Builders
Mike Sabol
Inspiration for a rural back patio in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Terrazza di collina
Terrazza di collina
Au dehors StudioAu dehors Studio
Photo of a farmhouse patio in Rome.

Country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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