Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

Rooftop Refuge

Lifescape Colorado.

Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with a potted garden and decking.

Parade of Homes 2019

Modern Landscape

This gorgeous custom outdoor water feature was featured in the 2019 Parade of Homes. With a poured concrete base, this fountain is completely self-contained, so you can enjoy the soothing sound of bubbling water without the maintenance of a pond.

Athens Building Company

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Dogwood Drive Project by Athems Building Company
This is an example of a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.

Ultra Modern Farmhouse in Altadore

Trickle Creek Designer Homes

Photo of a farmhouse courtyard patio in Calgary with a fireplace and a roof extension.

Collector's House

KuDa Photography

Photo by KuDa Photography
Victorian courtyard patio in Portland with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.

Arroyo Grande Modern Farmhouse

Gast Architects

Neil Donaldson
Rural courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a potted garden and concrete paving.

Coronet Ridge

Woodland’s Exterior Designs

After
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Houston with brick paving, a water feature and no cover.

Transitional Courtyard Garden

Jay Sifford Garden Design

We redesigned this walled courtyard space to reflect an updated sense of the clients' traditional aesthetic with some contemporary lines and accents. Stone planks create rhythm, draw the eye to the focal point, the fountain, and spread the eye out to make the space feel wider. Swaths of low perennials create a colorful and textural pattern while round boxwood provide structure, height and rhythm. Shrubs soften the brick wall, while espaliered magnolias frame the fountain. Tree-form hydrangeas placed in front of the magnolias will provide seasonal color. Photo taken just after installation, March, 2017 by Jay Sifford.

outdoor kitchen/bar

Dion City Landscapes, Inc

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in New York with no cover, tiled flooring and an outdoor kitchen.

守破離の家

SQOOL一級建築士事務所

８件の建物に囲まれていることを忘れるような中庭。屋根付きのBBQセットも設計し、雨の日も心配せずに外ご飯を楽しめる空間となりました。 This house is surrounded by 8 buildings. We designed a space where you can enjoy BBQ by cutting the eyes from the surroundings. In addition, because there is a roof, you can enjoy with confidence even if it rains.

Kenwood Residence

Petersen Design Associates, LLC

Photo of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Viñero En El Cañon Del Rio

Viaggio, Ltd.

Viñero En El Cañon Del Rio by Viaggio, Ltd. in Littleton, CO. Viaggio Homes is a premier custom home builder in Colorado.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Denver with a potted garden and gravel.

Small Patio Spaces

Marilyn's Garden Design

patio garden with urn water feature Designer and photographer Marilyn Guidroz
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, gravel and no cover.

Rancho Santa Fe

Butterbrodt Design Inc.

This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with natural stone paving, a pergola and a fireplace.

Transitional Living Room

Courtney H. Design LLC

GTDM Photo
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard patio in Houston with a water feature, no cover and gravel.

View with Cider Press & Benches

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

Teak benches on either side of the garden afford shady spots to enjoy the fountain. Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic courtyard patio in New York with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Dana Point, CA

Neolithic Design Stone and Tile

Neolithic Design is the ultimate source for rare reclaimed limestone architectural elements salvaged from across the Mediterranean. We stock a vast collection of newly hand carved and reclaimed fireplaces, fountains, pavers, flooring, enteryways, stone sinks, and much more in California for fast delivery. We also create custom tailored master pieces for our clients. For more information call (949) 955-0414 or (310) 289-0414

House in Historic Belle Meade, Nashville

Studio 511

Regency style home has a wonderful space off the kitchen, a walled courtyard with a fountain and brick floor. Flowering vines cover the pergola over the doorway to the kitchen.

Modern Courtyard

Unique Landscapes Ltd

Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in West Midlands with a water feature.

Unit Renovation on small budget- 2013

H and G Designs

Courtyard renovation. Deck was installed and privacy screens around. Vertical garden and built in bench seats. H and G Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Sunshine Coast with a living wall and decking.

Courtyard 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 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 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 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 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 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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