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Courtyard Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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SW Hills Residence
SW Hills Residence
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
New construction family home in the forest, All rooms look onto the pool, Heated pool and spa, low maintenance finishes,
Design ideas for a retro courtyard patio in Portland with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Chelsea Courtyard Garden
Chelsea Courtyard Garden
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design. The new high-spec kitchen with limestone flooring opens out seamlessly on to the courtyard. Around the water rill are raised beds and bench seating, playing with the change in levels, all clad in the same pale limestone.
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Calais Custom HomesCalais Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Dallas with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Seashell
Seashell
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Fairhaven
Fairhaven
Byrne ArchitectsByrne Architects
Scandi courtyard patio in Geelong with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
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.
MOUNT HAWTHORN COURTYARDS
MOUNT HAWTHORN COURTYARDS
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with concrete slabs.
Modern Home in Chapel Hill
Modern Home in Chapel Hill
Anderson PaintingAnderson Painting
Inspiration for a large modern courtyard patio in Raleigh with an awning and concrete slabs.
Calvin Street
Calvin Street
Chris Dyson ArchitectsChris Dyson Architects
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in London with a living wall and concrete slabs.
theSage
theSage
Arbor South ArchitectureArbor South Architecture
Mike Dean
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.
Fireside Lounge
Fireside Lounge
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Midvale Courtyard House
Midvale Courtyard House
Bruns ArchitectureBruns Architecture
Tricia Shay Photography
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio steps in Milwaukee with concrete slabs and no cover.
Preserve
Preserve
Strandemo & Associates, IncStrandemo & Associates, Inc
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with concrete slabs and no cover.
Aryaman
Aryaman
Design BoxDesign Box
Photo of a world-inspired courtyard patio in Ahmedabad with concrete slabs.
La casa in Salento dei miei amici
La casa in Salento dei miei amici
Architetto Gabriella StefanelliArchitetto Gabriella Stefanelli
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with no cover and concrete slabs.
Wilder Custom Home
Wilder Custom Home
SDG ArchitectsSDG Architects
Tuscan Custom Home in East Bay. Courtyard. Photos by Maria Zichil
Medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Montecito
Montecito
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Photography: Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a midcentury courtyard patio in Phoenix with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Madison Park Mid-Century Modern
Madison Park Mid-Century Modern
Darren Patt ConstructionDarren Patt Construction
Photo of a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
Two over-scaled window boxes cantilever over a private outdoor courtyard.
This is an example of a small modern courtyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Courtyard Patio with Concrete Slabs 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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