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Courtyard Patio with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Royal Palm County Club
Royal Palm County Club
Brenner Architecture GroupBrenner Architecture Group
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Miami with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Kraker Patio
Kraker Patio
Tim Disalvo & Co.Tim Disalvo & Co.
Tim Disalvo created this stunning and comfortable 'New Orleans Courtyard' in East Memphis, Tennessee. This airy and intimate space hosts graceful columns and elegant ironwork reminiscent of the French Quarter's lush urban gardens. http://timdisalvo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Fix-ChangingSpaces-AUG13_b.pdf
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Next Generation Custom BlindsNext Generation Custom Blinds
These home owners used Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters to create privacy in their outdoor pavilion. The wood grain powder coat complements their rustic design scheme, and the operable louvers allow them to regulate the airflow.
Arbors, Gates & Pergolas
Arbors, Gates & Pergolas
DPL & AssociatesDPL & Associates
Courtyard patio in Atlanta with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Design ideas for a rustic courtyard patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a fire feature.
Intimate Courtyard for Entertaining
Intimate Courtyard for Entertaining
Greg Hebert Landscape ArchitectGreg Hebert Landscape Architect
Greg Hebert Landscape Architect
Medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
McNICHOLS ECO-MESH®
McNICHOLS ECO-MESH®
McNICHOLS CO.McNICHOLS CO.
ECO-MESH® Modular Facade & Trellis System frames this outdoor garden. The free-standing system allows vegetation to grow along its framed body. It was formed in a circle to cover a column. All hardware was included, as well as installation instructions.
Old World Courtyard
Old World Courtyard
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Lindgren Landscape
Photo of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Garden House
Garden House
Wyant ArchitectureWyant Architecture
A wedge-shaped garden, enclosed within walls of an old industrial building, is the defining feature of the site. Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Design ideas for a classic courtyard patio in Philadelphia with a living wall, brick paving and a pergola.
Lake Washington residence
Lake Washington residence
BAAN designBAAN design
New construction over existing foundation
Modern courtyard patio in Seattle with a pergola.
Windermere Private Residence
Windermere Private Residence
J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.
Lawrence Taylor Photography
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Space and Veggie Garden
Outdoor Living Space and Veggie Garden
2STIX Landscape Architecture2STIX Landscape Architecture
Design and Install For Pergola, Outdoor Patio, Vegetable Gardens
Medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.
Perth Display Garden
Perth Display Garden
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
John Barnett, Janine Mendel
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with a pergola.
Cortijo El Aguilon, Tarifa, Spain
Cortijo El Aguilon, Tarifa, Spain
Belinda BraithwaiteBelinda Braithwaite
Photo: Fernando Briones
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a roof extension.
Entrance to Napa Valley Home with Fountain (3)
Entrance to Napa Valley Home with Fountain (3)
Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.
This beautiful courtyard was designed around a pergola and fountain. A collection of containers and flowering plants accentuate this tranquil entrance to this Napa Valley home.
Chalk Rock 4
Chalk Rock 4
Butterfield Custom HomesButterfield Custom Homes
Built by Butterfield Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Austin with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fire feature.
Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece
Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
The home features several quiet nooks, which the owner has filled with art and furniture collected from around the world.
Photo of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Dos Vientos Ranch
Dos Vientos Ranch
Costello Residential DesignCostello Residential Design
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
tejado urbano
tejado urbano
Aube studiosAube studios
Photo of a small rustic courtyard patio in Barcelona with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Wanaka Gable House
Wanaka Gable House
Chaney & Norman ArchitectsChaney & Norman Architects
Outdoor Living area, with view towards Lake Wanaka. Photo by Larkin Design
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Other with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.

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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