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Country Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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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.
Blue Stallion Ranch
Blue Stallion Ranch
Zito Landscape Design, Inc.Zito Landscape Design, Inc.
New flagstone & pergola installation featuring a Tuscan farmhouse fountain
Medium sized rural back patio in Miami with a water feature and natural stone paving.
O'Neil Passive House
O'Neil Passive House
Signum ArchitectureSignum Architecture
This is an example of a large farmhouse courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Phoenix Patio
Phoenix Patio
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Before photo of back patio
Small farmhouse back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Living Area
Outdoor Living Area
Building ProsBuilding Pros
Large rural back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Limestone Paving Add's Finishing Touch to Stunning Cotswold House
Limestone Paving Add's Finishing Touch to Stunning Cotswold House
FlagstonesDirectFlagstonesDirect
Rixon Architects chose our Raj Beige Cotswold style limestone flagstones for the extensive enclosed patio of this large family home that they created from 2 holiday cottages near Cirencester. Photographed by Tony Mitchell, facestudios.net
Coatesville Residence
Coatesville Residence
Orb DesignOrb Design
This is an example of a large country courtyard patio in Auckland with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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.
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.
Sater Design Collection's 7051 "Bainbridge" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 7051 "Bainbridge" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Back Porch. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Farmhouse home plan "Bainbridge" (Plan #7051). saterdesign.com
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse back patio in Miami with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
American Farmhouse
American Farmhouse
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Medium sized country back patio in Portland with a water feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Stamped concrete pool deck
Stamped concrete pool deck
Signature Concrete DesignSignature Concrete Design
Gabelli Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse back patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, stamped concrete 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.
Craftsman Style Pergola
Craftsman Style Pergola
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners relocated to Indianapolis and wanted a traditional home in the Meridian Hills area that offered family living space off the kitchen. “It’s what we were used to, but we had trouble finding exactly what we were looking for.” They spent a lot of time thinking about the possibilities of a remodel. They had space both within and outside the house that were under-utilized and decided to embark on a significant renovation project. We endeavored to completely rework the current floor plan in hopes of addressing all their needs and wants. Plans included relocating the kitchen, moving the exterior walls by a couple of feet, raising the ceiling, and moving the office. The results of these changes were dramatic. Additionally the family now enjoys a larger and updated entrance with storage and closets that is perfect for their two active daughters and two often muddy labs, a beautiful kitchen with improved functionality that is filled with tons of natural light, as well as a cozy hearth room, ideal for relaxing together as a family. The once neglected screened porch is now a unique and inviting office with workspace for everyone. Once these improvements were made the view to the back of the house was now apparent, the couple decided to enhance their outdoor living space as well. We added a new patio, a custom pergola, water feature and a fire pit. “Now it’s a private spot to relax and connect with the outdoors. It really highlights the style of the house and we love it,” says the homeowner.
Valley Estate
Valley Estate
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
The home's many windows allow for plentiful natural light and magnificent views of the surrounding hills and mountains. The home's stream-like water feature flows forth from a trough.
River Run
River Run
CK ArchitectsCK Architects
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse courtyard patio in Bridgeport with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Outdoor Living Area
Outdoor Living Area
Building ProsBuilding Pros
Photo of a large rural back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Terraced Outdoor Living in Crownsville, MD
Terraced Outdoor Living in Crownsville, MD
Jams LandscapeJams Landscape
Spa house overlooking pond and lower patio
Large country back patio in Baltimore with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Bel Air Country Home
Bel Air Country Home
Alloi Architecture + ConstructionAlloi Architecture + Construction
Alloi
This is an example of a medium sized rural back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.

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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