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Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Ideal Outdoor Living Spaces
Ideal Outdoor Living Spaces
Trinity Homes of Las CrucesTrinity Homes of Las Cruces
Mediterranean courtyard patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Courtyard
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Courtyard
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Scott Sandler
Altamar - Courtyard
Altamar - Courtyard
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Legacy Custom Homes, Inc
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Orange County with natural stone paving and no cover.
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
Modern courtyard patio in Kansas City.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Landscape lighting at courtyard
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.
Coronet Ridge
Coronet Ridge
Woodland’s Exterior DesignsWoodland’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.
Dana Point, CA
Dana Point, CA
Neolithic Design Stone and TileNeolithic 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
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.
The old Mexico feel of the front patio is enhanced by this wall fountain mounted on a painted tile wall. The large stone table with heavy wooden base is an import from Mexico, as are nearly all other design items in the home.
The Carriage House
The Carriage House
Colin Grey VoigtColin Grey Voigt
Colin Grey Voigt
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Charleston with concrete slabs and no cover.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Heliotrope II
Heliotrope II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a coastal courtyard patio in Orange County with concrete slabs, no cover and a bbq area.
custom windows
custom windows
Gaulhofer WindowsGaulhofer Windows
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Vancouver.
Al Fresco Dining
Al Fresco Dining
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
As with the lounge, the outdoor dining room is defined by the shift in ground-level materials from the precast pavers with joints to saltillo tile. Table by KS Designs
The Helenas 1
The Helenas 1
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Karyn Millet Photography
Inspiration for a classic courtyard patio in Los Angeles.
Moorish-Inspired Hacienda Courtyard
Moorish-Inspired Hacienda Courtyard
Clemens & Associates Inc.Clemens & Associates Inc.
Entrance to a Mediterranean style courtyard with Moorish influence. Rustic wood antique gates open into a lush, brick-paved courtyard with plush outdoor furnishing and a carved fountain with hand-painted tiles. Photo Credit: Kirk Gittings
Room Outdoors
Room Outdoors
Rosemary Coldstream Garden Design LimitedRosemary Coldstream Garden Design Limited
Room Outdoors designed and photographed by: Rosemary Coldstream Copyright 2014 ©Rosemary Coldstream. All Rights Reserved.
Contemporary courtyard patio in London with tiled flooring.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a pergola and a bbq area.
Tehama Grasshopper
Tehama Grasshopper
Fougeron Architecture FAIAFougeron Architecture FAIA
Medium sized industrial courtyard patio in San Francisco.
Outdoor Living Space - Stone Fireplace From Coronado Stone Products
Outdoor Living Space - Stone Fireplace From Coronado Stone Products
Coronado Stone ProductsCoronado Stone Products
This beautiful home features a spacious indoor-outdoor living area with a gorgeous gas fireplace adorned with Coronado Stone Products Valley Cobble Stone / Wind River. This space features a great area for family and friends to gather and relax. This home was built by Rosewood Homes

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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