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Expansive Patio Ideas and Designs

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tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
Silverleaf Residence - Cocktail Courtyard
Silverleaf Residence - Cocktail Courtyard
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
The Cocktail Courtyard is accessed via sliding doors which retract into the exterior walls of the dining room. The courtyard features a stone corner fireplace, antique french limestone fountain basin, and chicago common brick in a traditional basketweave pattern. A stone stairway leads to guest suites on the second floor of the residence, and the courtyard benefits from a wonderfully intimate view out into the native desert, looking out to the Reatta Wash, and McDowell Mountains beyond. Design Principal: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects; General Contractor: Eric Linthicum, Linthicum Custom Builders
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Expansive mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
Bel Air, MSH Design
Bel Air, MSH Design
MSH Design, Inc.MSH Design, Inc.
California Homes
Expansive mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Courtyard lounge and outdoor seating in Naples Florida vacation home
Courtyard lounge and outdoor seating in Naples Florida vacation home
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
Courtyard with blue and white pillows in Naples Florida home. This mediterranean style home has curved arches and exposed wood beams that create a cozy atmosphere for outdoor lounging to escape the sun while listening to the courtyard fountain. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interiors & Styling by Summer Thornton. Imagery by Brantley Photography.
Woodsy Modern
Woodsy Modern
IS ArchitectureIS Architecture
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
BEVOLO GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BEVOLO GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Photo of an expansive classic back patio in New Orleans with natural stone paving and a gazebo.
An Enchanted Evening
An Enchanted Evening
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
Expansive classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Between The Oaks
Between The Oaks
Jeffrey Doherty DesignerJeffrey Doherty Designer
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
The North Shore, Illinois
The North Shore, Illinois
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Expansive classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen.
Patio Projects
Patio Projects
Marmiro Stones, IncMarmiro Stones, Inc
This Terra® travertine backyard is ready for guests and family get-togethers.
Design ideas for an expansive back patio in New York with natural stone paving.
Villa Patio
Villa Patio
Pacific Dimensions, Inc.Pacific Dimensions, Inc.
AG Photography
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge
CRC Builders Inc.CRC Builders Inc.
Photo of an expansive farmhouse side patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Folsom Lake Overlook
Folsom Lake Overlook
Wu-Way LandscapeWu-Way Landscape
photo by Jim Pyle
Expansive mediterranean patio in Sacramento.
Potted Plants
Potted Plants
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Inspiring Home Decor ideas for using potted plants by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more home decor tips!!
Outdoor Living Addition
Outdoor Living Addition
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Johan Roetz
Expansive contemporary back patio in Tampa with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped Concrete Patio
Topeka Landscape, Inc.Topeka Landscape, Inc.
Stamped and colored concrete patio with tumbled Versa-lok block retaining walls.
Expansive classic back patio in Other.
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired side patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and no cover.
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Courtyard
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Courtyard
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Scott Sandler
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Photo of an expansive traditional patio in Other with an outdoor shower and stamped concrete.

Expansive Patio 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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