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Budget Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Fijewski outdoor patio
Fijewski outdoor patio
Apartment 46 for the HomeApartment 46 for the Home
Busy professional with a small condominium garden wanted a Zen, clean space with easy-care plantings. The Asparagus ferns were baby-small at this point and have now grow tremendously to fill in the space. Photos: Melisa Bleasdale
La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla Blvd.
Jeanne Liem Architecture + DesignJeanne Liem Architecture + Design
Medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in San Diego with an outdoor shower and a roof extension.
Casa Patio en Artola. Cabopino. Marbella
Casa Patio en Artola. Cabopino. Marbella
Rocio Navarro ArquitecturaRocio Navarro Arquitectura
Medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Malaga with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Beverly Dr.
Beverly Dr.
Pasetta StudiosPasetta Studios
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring.
London 5m x 5m courtyard
London 5m x 5m courtyard
Melanie Hick Garden DesignMelanie Hick Garden Design
This is a 3D render of a courtyard garden design in London which provides shade and an area for entertaining.
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in London with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Summer Container Planting
Summer Container Planting
Lush Custom Gardening CompanyLush Custom Gardening Company
A dramatic, yet low maintenance shade container planting. It's also very budget-friendly as we literally used 4 plants to create this look. Lush Custom Gardening Company
ChiaroScuro
ChiaroScuro
Ectypos ArchitectureEctypos Architecture
Roof top deck off master suite, nestled behind greenroof planters. Photo by: Ben Benschneider
Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in Seattle with decking and no cover.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Acadia Landscape + DesignAcadia Landscape + Design
Inspiration for a small country courtyard patio in Other with natural stone paving.
Rockhouse exterior courtyard
Rockhouse exterior courtyard
Sandrin Leung Inc.Sandrin Leung Inc.
The courtyard is enclosed by the house creating a private outdoor space perfect for a nap on the hammock, BBQ's, or a mini-soccer game.
Photo of a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Vancouver with decking and no cover.
3 pièces - Rénovation partielle et ameublement
3 pièces - Rénovation partielle et ameublement
Jennifer DecauxJennifer Decaux
Sebastian Erras
Medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs
reimagined habitatreimagined habitat
Design ideas for a small retro courtyard patio in Canberra - Queanbeyan with tiled flooring and a pergola.
A Gardener's Courtyard
A Gardener's Courtyard
A. Gail Boorman, Landscape ArchitectA. Gail Boorman, Landscape Architect
A Garden for Orphaned Plants and Found Objects: The leftover space between the home's entry and detached garage has been transformed into an eclectic garden of plants and odd objects. Purposefully designed as a 'stage set' for the client's 'finds', it is not too perfect! It invites the client to experiment with plants and accommodates constant change without destroying the design.
South Tempe
South Tempe
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Natalie Aragon
Design ideas for a small bohemian courtyard patio in Phoenix with brick paving and no cover.
Mt Eden Modern Industrial Style Renovation
Mt Eden Modern Industrial Style Renovation
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
Jamie Cobel
Design ideas for a medium sized urban courtyard patio in Auckland with a fire feature, decking and no cover.
Walnut Creek Eichler Remodel
Walnut Creek Eichler Remodel
Destination Eichler, LLCDestination Eichler, LLC
John Shum, Destination Eichler
Photo of a small retro courtyard patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and no cover.
Patio Gardens
Patio Gardens
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
This small patio was reconfigured to hold the client's succulents collection and a bench for reading. We added several pots, including Talavera pots for color) with succulents and other drought tolerant plants.
Orchid Wall
Orchid Wall
Beth H. :Beth H. :
All of the wooden orchid boxes were built and painted by my husband and me.
Small world-inspired courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a living wall, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Chalet en Madrid
Chalet en Madrid
Pietan DesignPietan Design
Felipe Scheffel Bell
Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Madrid with a potted garden.
Williams Street Lennox Head
Williams Street Lennox Head
PRG ArchitectsPRG Architects
Elouise van riet gray
This is an example of a small modern courtyard patio in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
South Tempe
South Tempe
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Christine Courington
Photo of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with brick paving and no cover.

Budget 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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