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Courtyard Patio Steps Ideas and Designs

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Sunny Slope Remodel
Sunny Slope Remodel
Matt Garcia DesignMatt Garcia Design
Casey Dunn
Contemporary courtyard patio steps in Austin with gravel.
Antique Corsica Limestone
Antique Corsica Limestone
Neolithic Design Stone and TileNeolithic Design Stone and Tile
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Orange County with no cover.
Midvale Courtyard House
Midvale Courtyard House
Bruns ArchitectureBruns Architecture
Tricia Shay Photography
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio steps in Milwaukee with concrete slabs and no cover.
Make an entrance
Make an entrance
UserUser
Exterior chrome, wood and glass staircase leading delightful courtyard garden. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan Cadle
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio steps in Devon with a roof extension.
23 Downing Street
23 Downing Street
The Turett CollaborativeThe Turett Collaborative
Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio steps in New York.
CASAさかのうえ
CASAさかのうえ
岸本和彦　acaa岸本和彦　acaa
Photo by : 上田宏
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio steps in Yokohama.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
This is an example of a classic courtyard patio steps in Los Angeles with no cover.
Basement Patio
Basement Patio
Buchanan/Price, LCBuchanan/Price, LC
Classic courtyard patio steps in DC Metro with no cover.
Berkeley Hills House
Berkeley Hills House
Yama ArchitectureYama Architecture
entry from street through landscaped garden courtyard. photo bruce damonte
This is an example of a midcentury courtyard patio steps in San Francisco.
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
Paul Davis ArchitectsPaul Davis Architects
Photograph by Art Gray
Design ideas for a modern courtyard patio steps in Los Angeles.
Outdoor living
Outdoor living
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard patio steps in Austin.
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio steps in Melbourne.
Laurelbrooke
Laurelbrooke
Natchez Stone Company, LLC.Natchez Stone Company, LLC.
Canadian Stone Veneer
Design ideas for a small courtyard patio steps in Nashville.
Side entry to the mid terrace
Side entry to the mid terrace
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Steel planters work as cheek walls to the concrete stairs. Citrus pots frame the entry to the mid terrace.
Photo of an expansive midcentury courtyard patio steps with concrete paving and a pergola.
Saltillo Pavers
Saltillo Pavers
C.V. Tile and Stone Home CenterC.V. Tile and Stone Home Center
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Matrix DesignMatrix Design
Courtyard with poolside seating and outdoor barbecue.
Expansive contemporary courtyard patio steps in San Diego with concrete slabs and no cover.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
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
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
Design ideas for a modern courtyard patio steps in Los Angeles.
Montlake
Montlake
Hoedemaker PfeifferHoedemaker Pfeiffer
This remodel of an architect’s Seattle bungalow goes beyond simple renovation. It starts with the idea that, once completed, the house should look as if had been built that way originally. At the same time, it recognizes that the way a house was built in 1926 is not for the way we live today. Architectural pop-outs serve as window seats or garden windows. The living room and dinning room have been opened up to create a larger, more flexible space for living and entertaining. The ceiling in the central vestibule was lifted up through the roof and topped with a skylight that provides daylight to the middle of the house. The broken-down garage in the back was transformed into a light-filled office space that the owner-architect refers to as the “studiolo.” Bosworth raised the roof of the stuidiolo by three feet, making the volume more generous, ensuring that light from the north would not be blocked by the neighboring house and trees, and improving the relationship between the studiolo and the house and courtyard.

Courtyard Patio Steps 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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