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Courtyard Patio with Fencing Ideas and Designs

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Bedford Gardens House
Bedford Gardens House
Nash Baker ArchitectsNash Baker Architects
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in London with no cover and fencing.
Tarrytown Residence
Tarrytown Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Photo Credit: Coles Hairston
Design ideas for a retro courtyard patio in Austin with a pergola and fencing.
Small Courtyard Garden, Wimbledon
Small Courtyard Garden, Wimbledon
Luxury Garden DesignLuxury Garden Design
The garden is overlooked from two directions, however the seclusion the space provides is increased with the venetian fence
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in London with fencing and natural stone paving.
Midvale Maniaci/Hoke residence
Midvale Maniaci/Hoke residence
MANI & CoMANI & Co
Exterior courtyard with view to upper level master suite, catwalk and spiral staircase Photo: Tricia Shay Architect: Stephen Bruns/Bruns Architecture Interior Design: MANI & Co
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Landscape lighting at courtyard
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.
Midvale Courtyard House
Midvale Courtyard House
Bruns ArchitectureBruns Architecture
Tricia Shay Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Milwaukee with concrete slabs, no cover and fencing.
Patio
Patio
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
In the evening the garden walls are dramatically lit and the low planting wall transitions into a stone plinth for a soothing stone fountain. Photo Credit: J. Michael Tucker
Appartement luxe Paris
Appartement luxe Paris
MEEROMEERO
Photo of a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Paris with no cover and fencing.
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry courtyard with glass door to courtyard kitchen. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical courtyard patio in Seattle with brick paving, a pergola and fencing.
Mulberry Walk
Mulberry Walk
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard patio in London with natural stone paving and fencing.
Iris Transitional
Iris Transitional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Chad Mellon
Traditional courtyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs, no cover and fencing.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Cochrane DesignCochrane Design
This grand fireplace inhabits a sleek walnut coloured outdoor seating area, with stone tile flooring. The topiary bushes are strategically placed for an elegant finish, and the roman sculpture bust and outdoor lighting add an extra layer of grandeur to this area.
Castellana | La Jolla
Castellana | La Jolla
The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real EstateThe Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real Estate
Cameron Acker
Mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with fencing.
Union3 Interior Design - Hs Sakwa
Union3 Interior Design - Hs Sakwa
Union3Union3
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard patio in Other with fencing.
Knott
Knott
Kaufman Homes, Inc.Kaufman Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard patio in Portland with fencing.
Chic Entertaining Courtyard, Little Baddow Essex
Chic Entertaining Courtyard, Little Baddow Essex
Cube 1994 LtdCube 1994 Ltd
Gap Photos
Traditional courtyard patio in Essex with brick paving, no cover and fencing.
4036 Hoosier Lawn Way, Yorba Linda CA 92886
4036 Hoosier Lawn Way, Yorba Linda CA 92886
The Boutique Real Estate GroupThe Boutique Real Estate Group
Classic courtyard patio in Orange County with no cover and fencing.
Prospect-Refuge
Prospect-Refuge
Denomy DesignsDenomy Designs
Large contemporary courtyard patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving and fencing.
Spencer Courtyard - Kennedy Twaddle
Spencer Courtyard - Kennedy Twaddle
Henry WoideHenry Woide
Photographer: Henry Woide - www.henrywoide.co.uk Architecture: Kennedy Twaddle
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio in London with fencing and brick paving.
New Build Contemporary Town House, Chelsea SW3
New Build Contemporary Town House, Chelsea SW3
Haines Phillips ArchitectsHaines Phillips Architects
Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio in London with natural stone paving, no cover and fencing.

Courtyard Patio with Fencing 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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