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Courtyard Patio with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Anderson Ridge
Anderson Ridge
House Design ArchitectsHouse Design Architects
Design ideas for a large rustic courtyard patio in San Diego with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Compact Concrete Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Compact Concrete Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Upright COR-TEN planters bloom brightly with Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef', bringing a bit of sunshine into this small courtyard.
Small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Elements of NatureElements of Nature
elementsofnature.net
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Seattle with concrete paving and a gazebo.
Indoor + Outdoor Dining Room
Indoor + Outdoor Dining Room
Matrix DesignMatrix Design
Indoor and outdoor family room and dining room.
Photo of an expansive contemporary courtyard patio in San Diego with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Black slate patio and red boulder side yard
Black slate patio and red boulder side yard
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
This Florida backyard patios is black slate from Virginia. The boulder fountain is called Red Saphire. All of the stone installation is by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. The Florida tropical bamboo plantings by Landco.
Shelley Street, Mornington
Shelley Street, Mornington
Louvretec MelbourneLouvretec Melbourne
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with decking and a pergola.
Summertime Ideas
Summertime Ideas
Coffey & Co. House of InteriorsCoffey & Co. House of Interiors
Lisza Coffey
This is an example of a large modern courtyard patio in Omaha with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
P Street Garden
P Street Garden
Overmyer ArchitectsOvermyer Architects
View of rear facade from garden Photo by Sean Shanahan
This is an example of a classic courtyard patio in DC Metro with a pergola.
Inner City Sanctuary
Inner City Sanctuary
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Lounging space
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Auckland with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a pergola.
rénovation complète d'une maison de village
rénovation complète d'une maison de village
LPASSE DESIGNLPASSE DESIGN
Pour l'entrée de cette maison , ce grand escalier a été remplacé par un bassin ancien avec une fonction décorative et rafraîchissante , étant monté avec filtre , il fait office de petite piscine . Terrasse aménagé et couverte donner de l'ombre a cet salle à manger d'extérieur . La porte d'entrée a changer aussi pour donner plus de lumière .
Patio scandinave, Vincennes
Patio scandinave, Vincennes
Paris TerrasseParis Terrasse
Medium sized scandi courtyard patio in Paris with a fireplace, decking and a pergola.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Linear Fire Feature Courtyard
Linear Fire Feature Courtyard
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Fountainscape in Saline, MI
Fountainscape in Saline, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
We turned this old mill stone into a water feature and bird bath for one of our customers. We placed it just outside their living room window so they can enjoy the noise of the water and watch the birds play in the water.
South End Townhouse
South End Townhouse
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in Boston with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Traditional Living Room
Traditional Living Room
Coleccion Alexandra UKColeccion Alexandra UK
World-inspired courtyard patio in Other with a gazebo.
Santiam Fire Pit
Santiam Fire Pit
Kaufman Homes, Inc.Kaufman Homes, Inc.
Photo by: Rick Keating
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Portland with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Cole
Cole
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Internal North facing courtyard for Williamstown project. View of stairs and preliminary garden design to internal courtyards. Windows and doors are aluminum and floors are off white travertine marble. A similar treatment to the first floor provides for the stack effect and cross ventilation.
Folsom Lake Overlook
Folsom Lake Overlook
Wu-Way LandscapeWu-Way Landscape
photo by Jim Pyle
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Sacramento with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Courtyard Patio with All Types of Cover 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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