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Courtyard Patio with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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White Wing
White Wing
Kendle Design CollaborativeKendle Design Collaborative
Medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
My California Experiment
My California Experiment
Touch Interiors by Bronwyn PooleTouch Interiors by Bronwyn Poole
Inspiration for a coastal courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Shade Structures
Shade Structures
Archadeck of NashvilleArchadeck of Nashville
This cedar pergola with integrated privacy screen built in Franklin, TN, is even beautiful from the back!
Inspiration for a courtyard patio in Nashville with a pergola and stamped concrete.
Buffalo, Texas Ranch Living
Buffalo, Texas Ranch Living
Vining Design AssociatesVining Design Associates
Design ideas for an expansive courtyard patio in Houston with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Medium sized farmhouse courtyard patio in Chicago with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Intimate Courtyard for Entertaining
Intimate Courtyard for Entertaining
Greg Hebert Landscape ArchitectGreg Hebert Landscape Architect
Greg Hebert Landscape Architect
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Pergola Garden
Pergola Garden
Paul Maue Associates Landscape ArchitectsPaul Maue Associates Landscape Architects
The pergola has a bench on the far side that gives a layered view of the gardens that flank the gravel path, the stone landing at the edge of the pond and beyond across the lawn to the perimeter border garden. Photo: Paul Maue
Spanish Remodel
Spanish Remodel
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring, a pergola and a fireplace.
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
Butterbrodt Design Inc.Butterbrodt Design Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with natural stone paving, a pergola and a fireplace.
View with Cider Press & Benches
View with Cider Press & Benches
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & 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.
House in Historic Belle Meade, Nashville
House in Historic Belle Meade, Nashville
Studio 511Studio 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.
Vine Hill Road Straw Bale Residence
Vine Hill Road Straw Bale Residence
Arkin Tilt ArchitectsArkin Tilt Architects
Natural materials and landscape-based shading strategies give richness and texture to the simple passive solar volumes. © www.edwardcaldwellphoto.com
Modern Colonial
Modern Colonial
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
Outdoor patio odd the sunroom provides views of the pool and any approaching guests. The arched pass through is reminiscent of a horse farm.
Expansive traditional courtyard patio in Chicago with brick paving and a pergola.
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.
Perry Park Residence and Equestrian Facility - Patio Area
Perry Park Residence and Equestrian Facility - Patio Area
Vertical Arts ArchitectureVertical Arts Architecture
Patio area with hot tub and seating area.
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Toro Canyon Tuscan Style Pool and Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Toro Canyon Tuscan Style Pool and Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
Design | Tim Doles Landscape Design Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Los Altos
Los Altos
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
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.

Courtyard Patio with a Pergola 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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