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Expansive Patio Steps Ideas and Designs

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Dry Stone Walled Garden
Dry Stone Walled Garden
Llama ArchitectsLlama Architects
A once over grown area, boggy part of the curtilage of this replacement dwelling development. Implementing extensive drainage, tree planting and dry stone walling, the walled garden is now maturing into a beautiful private garden area of this soon to be stunning home development. With sunken dry stone walled private seating area, Box hedging, pleached Hornbeam, oak cleft gates, dry stone walling and wild life loving planting and views over rolling hills and countryside, this garden is a beautiful addition to this developments Landscape Architecture design.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Cochrane DesignCochrane Design
This sleek walnut coloured outdoor seating area sits within a stone courtyard/ patio that steps onto the lawn. The grand outdoor fireplace in the distance becomes the vocal point and the topiary bushes are strategically placed for an elegant finish.
The Eagle
The Eagle
Ruebl Builders LLCRuebl Builders LLC
Photo of an expansive rustic back patio steps in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Photo of an expansive modern back patio steps in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Photo of an expansive classic front patio steps in Other with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photography by Trent Bell
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio steps in Las Vegas with a roof extension.
Side entry to the mid terrace
Side entry to the mid terrace
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Steel planters work as cheek walls to the concrete stairs. Citrus pots frame the entry to the mid terrace.
Photo of an expansive midcentury courtyard patio steps with concrete paving and a pergola.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Matrix DesignMatrix Design
Courtyard with poolside seating and outdoor barbecue.
Expansive contemporary courtyard patio steps in San Diego with concrete slabs and no cover.
Formal patio
Formal patio
Mierop Design, FAPLDMierop Design, FAPLD
A formal patio mixes square cut bluestone with accents of brick in a diamond layout. Lisa Mierop
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio steps in New York with no cover and tiled flooring.
Backyard Resort
Backyard Resort
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive classic patio steps in St Louis with natural stone paving and no cover.
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS
© photo Yasunori Shimomura
Inspiration for an expansive modern courtyard patio steps in Other with tiled flooring and an awning.
Grandview Drive Hollywood Hills modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Grandview Drive Hollywood Hills modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Grandview Drive Hollywood Hills modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio steps in Los Angeles with no cover.
Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury home with sliding glass walls that open to the ba
Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury home with sliding glass walls that open to the ba
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury home with sliding glass walls that open to the backyard pool terrace. Photo by Jason Speth.
This is an example of an expansive modern back patio steps in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
Front entry ipe veranda transition to concrete stairs
Front entry ipe veranda transition to concrete stairs
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Simple powder coated steel hand rails tie into steel planters below and match front entry driveway gate (in background). Citrus pots on mid terrace frame the entry to courtyard. Espalier apples, citrus trees, and Bougainville work with the Modern Mediterranean Farmhouse vernacular. Expansive pastoral views of west Sonoma County are showcased throughout the site.
Inviting entrance from guest parking area
Inviting entrance from guest parking area
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Expansive rural courtyard patio steps with concrete paving and a pergola.
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS
This is an example of an expansive modern courtyard patio steps in Other with tiled flooring and an awning.
Sunset viewing
Sunset viewing
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Panoramic views can be enjoyed in this comfortable courtyard. Overhead ipe and steel trellis provides a dramatic frame to view the setting sun. Downlights, that are simple yet attractive are barely noticeable in daylight hours, bring this area to life after dark.

Expansive Patio Steps 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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