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Country Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Private Chicago Yard
Private Chicago Yard
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
Medium sized country back patio in Chicago with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Bethesda Turret
Bethesda Turret
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse side patio in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Santa Clara Residence
Santa Clara Residence
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Design ideas for a country patio in Dallas with a water feature.
Marbled Infinity Oasis
Marbled Infinity Oasis
Oasis PoolsOasis Pools
Picture of marble back pool wall and custom paver and turf combination.
Inspiration for an expansive rural back patio in St Louis with a water feature, decking and no cover.
California Cottage
California Cottage
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Patio and exterior.
Design ideas for a farmhouse back patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature.
Cape Cod Pool House with Sliding Barn Doors, Orleans, MA
Cape Cod Pool House with Sliding Barn Doors, Orleans, MA
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
Large cedar barn doors with craftsman style hardware opens onto the backyard to reveal the pool, bluestone patio with creeping thyme joints, with mid-century modern outdoor furniture. The pool has a hidden automatic pool cover. In the distance is a ground level Ipe deck and sling back chaise lounge chairs with reclaimed lumber tables. The floor of the pool house is poured concrete with a resin finish.
Urban Oasis, Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.
Urban Oasis, Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.
Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.
There is perhaps nothing more charming than an elegant old home in historic southern neighborhood. Our mission was to make this one modern-day livable while keeping the home's historic personality. It was in many ways a blank slate, as it was being completely renovated. It was small inside, but instead of adding indoor space, the client wanted outdoor spaces where he could live, relax, and entertain. The design played off the old world limestone and included connecting the garage to the home by creating a covered living area. Limestone walls and an Alabama blue fireplace gives the space structure while the reflecting pool and gravel patio added a subtle touch of glamor. The boxwoods create clean lines, while the hydrangeas contrasted those with structured chaos. The entry courtyard and front porch offer additional spots where the client unwinds at the end of the day in his lush, personal urban oasis.
Carneros
Carneros
Alexis PersingerAlexis Persinger
This is an example of a farmhouse back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and an awning.
New
New
Kim WoodsKim Woods
Inspiration for a country back patio in Orange County with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Glen Ellen Whole Home Transformation
Glen Ellen Whole Home Transformation
Leff Construction Design/BuildLeff Construction Design/Build
This is an example of a medium sized country courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Valley Estate
Valley Estate
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
A view from the home's main patio, with a clear view of the silo stairwell. There's a stepping stone bridge over the creek-like water feature, and multiple spaces for gathering.
American Farmhouse
American Farmhouse
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Medium sized country back patio in Portland with a water feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
New Orleans Charm with a Private Courtyard
New Orleans Charm with a Private Courtyard
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
New Orleans Inspired Front Porch and Private Courtyard for great outdoor living.
Design ideas for a country patio in New Orleans with a water feature.
O'Neil Passive House
O'Neil Passive House
Signum ArchitectureSignum Architecture
Design ideas for a large country courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
My Houzz: An Abundant Rural Retreat in the Barossa Valley.
My Houzz: An Abundant Rural Retreat in the Barossa Valley.
Jeni LeeJeni Lee
Photo: Jeni Lee © 2014 Houzz
This is an example of a country patio in Adelaide with a water feature and a pergola.
Arbors and Pergolas
Arbors and Pergolas
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Design ideas for a large rural back patio in Houston with a water feature, a pergola and brick paving.
Limestone Paving Add's Finishing Touch to Stunning Cotswold House
Limestone Paving Add's Finishing Touch to Stunning Cotswold House
FlagstonesDirectFlagstonesDirect
The natural stone flooring used for the kitchen and dining room of this large country style home in the Cotswolds is perfectly complimented by the Raj Beige Cotswold style limestone flagstones used for the extensive enclosed patio. We love the way that the architects, Rixon, have used floor to ceiling glazing which seems to allow the patio to flow into the dining room. Photographed by Tony Mitchell, facestudios.net
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Photo of an expansive farmhouse back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
West Chester Residence
West Chester Residence
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
This outdoor water feature, a combination of a formal pond and waterfall provides a relaxing element for this outdoor living space. This water feature has blue stone caps and is finished with a combination of stone veneer and bricks.
Woodside French Farmhouse rehab and preservation
Woodside French Farmhouse rehab and preservation
HPS Palo Alto-Home Preservation StewardshipHPS Palo Alto-Home Preservation Stewardship
Sitting area at the main home Photo: Steve Spratt
This is an example of a large rural front patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.

Country Patio with a Water Feature 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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