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Courtyard Patio with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Inner-City Seclusion
Inner-City Seclusion
Custom Home DesignsCustom Home Designs
Melissa Oivanki for Custom Home Designs, LLC
Expansive traditional courtyard patio in New Orleans with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
19th Century Creole Cottage w/Guest house & Pool
19th Century Creole Cottage w/Guest house & Pool
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Day dreaming of warmer weather & relaxing by a pool. Tour this historic Creole cottage on Curbed New Orleans to escape the cold! http://ow.ly/4TC530mWWYp Featured Lanterns: http://ow.ly/pcAu30mWWSO | http://ow.ly/SfPH30mWWVc | http://ow.ly/hp6f30mWWWJ
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
When I couldn’t find any wall fountains that met the weight limit and didn’t look like tombstones, My husband created this corner fountain out of copper tubing and two faux clamshells that he coated in pool paint. Photo © Bethany Nauert
Three-Courts Residence
Three-Courts Residence
Allison Burke Interior DesignAllison Burke Interior Design
Patio space between main home and guest quarters. Interior by Allison Burke Interior Design Architecture by A Parallel Paul Finkel Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Austin with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Northwest Woods
Northwest Woods
Hampton Fine ExteriorsHampton Fine Exteriors
Hampton Fine Exteriors
This is an example of a large rustic courtyard patio in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Pergola Screen Wall
Pergola Screen Wall
My Outdoor RoomsMy Outdoor Rooms
Burns Centruy
Photo of a large modern courtyard patio in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Palo Alto Mediterranean
Palo Alto Mediterranean
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Probert Patio
Probert Patio
HouseHomeHouseHome
I was invited to style this patio which has views of the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater! It is a home in a modern mediterranean neighborhood, so my client wanted to still keep a bit of that vibe while adding modern touches. We are both very happy with the results!
SeaThru
SeaThru
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
SeaThru is a new, waterfront, modern home. SeaThru was inspired by the mid-century modern homes from our area, known as the Sarasota School of Architecture. This homes designed to offer more than the standard, ubiquitous rear-yard waterfront outdoor space. A central courtyard offer the residents a respite from the heat that accompanies west sun, and creates a gorgeous intermediate view fro guest staying in the semi-attached guest suite, who can actually SEE THROUGH the main living space and enjoy the bay views. Noble materials such as stone cladding, oak floors, composite wood louver screens and generous amounts of glass lend to a relaxed, warm-contemporary feeling not typically common to these types of homes. Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography
Dry Creek in San Jose
Dry Creek in San Jose
DuBridge Landscape ArchitectureDuBridge Landscape Architecture
Large traditional courtyard patio in Boise with brick paving, a water feature and a pergola.
Casa samsó
Casa samsó
CAVAACAVAA
Filippo Polli
Design ideas for a medium sized courtyard patio in Barcelona with gravel and an awning.
Sun and shade
Sun and shade
BOTANIQ Garden & Landscape ArchitectureBOTANIQ Garden & Landscape Architecture
The fabrics of the simple steal pergola can be pulled out when shade is desired. Photo: ODM architecten
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Amsterdam with decking and a pergola.
Villa Bocelli
Villa Bocelli
Vogel Building GroupVogel Building Group
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
H. City Residence with Gardens
H. City Residence with Gardens
Hanson Fine BuildingHanson Fine Building
Photography by Jeffrey Totaro
Design ideas for an urban courtyard patio in Philadelphia with brick paving and a pergola.
Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Modern
Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a roof extension.
対の家
対の家
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Design ideas for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Tokyo with a vegetable patch, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Moorish-Inspired Hacienda Courtyard
Moorish-Inspired Hacienda Courtyard
Clemens & Associates Inc.Clemens & Associates Inc.
A carved fountain with blue tiles provides central interest in a front hacienda-style courtyard of a historic Santa Fe property. Outdoor pillows accent a built-in seating banco with a custom cushion. Photo Credit: Kirk Gittings
Lot 9
Lot 9
Haven Development Group, Inc.Haven Development Group, Inc.
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
2013 Best in Show
2013 Best in Show
Landscape-FusionLandscape-Fusion
Chibi Moku
Design ideas for a large traditional courtyard patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Tiny House en bois de 30m2 - Lacanau
Tiny House en bois de 30m2 - Lacanau
LoftNetsLoftNets
Très belle réalisation d'une Tiny House sur Lacanau fait par l’entreprise Ideal Tiny. A la demande du client, le logement a été aménagé avec plusieurs filets LoftNets afin de rentabiliser l’espace, sécuriser l’étage et créer un espace de relaxation suspendu permettant de converser un maximum de luminosité dans la pièce. Références : Deux filets d'habitation noirs en mailles tressées 15 mm pour la mezzanine et le garde-corps à l’étage et un filet d'habitation beige en mailles tressées 45 mm pour la terrasse extérieure.

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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