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Courtyard Patio with Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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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.
Fernleaf II
Fernleaf II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Photo of a beach style courtyard patio in Orange County with concrete paving, no cover and a bbq area.
Spanish Courtyard
Spanish Courtyard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Studio H Landscape Architecture
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature and concrete paving.
De Haro in San Francisco Ca
De Haro in San Francisco Ca
Stepstone, Inc.Stepstone, Inc.
Using our Lightweight Roof Pavers, this project was able to bring beauty and accessibility to the roof top of this apartment building. Light weight Roof Pavers (12 psf) were invented for applications where an existing roof or new roof requires a lighter load. Cast with 1” of concrete laminated to 1½” of expanded polystyrene foam, these pavers have the look of a full weight roof paver but weigh in at roughly half the load.
Exterior Fireplace
Exterior Fireplace
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This exterior fireplace is the perfect addition to the courtyard with wrought iron detail on the wall, custom outdoor furniture, and turf stone pavers.
Country House in the City
Country House in the City
Pattersons Associates ArchitectsPattersons Associates Architects
Photography by David Straight.
Inspiration for a large courtyard patio in Auckland with concrete paving.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Photo of a large traditional courtyard patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.
Mill Valley Traditional
Mill Valley Traditional
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Arroyo Grande Modern Farmhouse
Arroyo Grande Modern Farmhouse
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Neil Donaldson
Rural courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a potted garden and concrete paving.
守破離の家
守破離の家
SQOOL一級建築士事務所SQOOL一級建築士事務所
８件の建物に囲まれていることを忘れるような中庭。 屋根付きのBBQセットも設計し、雨の日も心配せずに外ご飯を楽しめる空間となりました。 This house is surrounded by 8 buildings. We designed a space where you can enjoy BBQ by cutting the eyes from the surroundings. In addition, because there is a roof, you can enjoy with confidence even if it rains.
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
GardenWiseGardenWise
Michael K. Wilkinson
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in DC Metro with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
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 Mercer Island Home with Large Windows
Modern Mercer Island Home with Large Windows
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Seating Area in modern home with large sliding doors to the patio.
Photo of a large coastal courtyard patio in Seattle with concrete paving and no cover.
Private Courtyard Addition
Private Courtyard Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Private courtyard - Master suite deck
Design ideas for a large classic courtyard patio in Columbus with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
The slightly raised Koi pond directs guests to the front entrance door beneath the overhanging balcony above.
Photo of a large traditional courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Beaverton Mid Century Modern
Beaverton Mid Century Modern
Chinick Landscaping & NurseryChinick Landscaping & Nursery
Design by Candace Chinick. This entry courtyard provides a dining space, uplighting on the wall, an herb container by the kitchen, two insets in the courtyard wall--one to screen the barbecue and one for the bins, furthest away.
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.
Lennox Gardens
Lennox Gardens
ClarisfordClarisford
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in London with a living wall and concrete paving.
Small Space Courtyard
Small Space Courtyard
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
This new construction home was a blank slate. Our clients wanted a seating area to enjoy with their family or friends. As the space is quite tiny, we designed a built-in bench with storage below and a fire pit that converts to a table on warmer days. We planted succulents at the base of the fire pit to soften the paving and planted low water but lush planting along the adjacent wall.
Red Hawk
Red Hawk
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Imbue Design
Photo of a large modern courtyard patio in Salt Lake City with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.

Courtyard Patio with Concrete Paving 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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