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Expansive Patio with a Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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CHER HOUSECHER HOUSE
Expansive modern back patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Great Family Spaces, Patios, and Walkways
Great Family Spaces, Patios, and Walkways
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in Chicago with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Modern Mediterranean Showplace
Modern Mediterranean Showplace
Brian Ross Luxury Real Estate Broker AssociateBrian Ross Luxury Real Estate Broker Associate
Architectural photography by ibi designs
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back patio in Miami with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
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#510
Dutchies Stone Works LLCDutchies Stone Works LLC
Outdoor post and beam pergola with standing seam, stone fireplace, flat screen television, lights, custom ceiling fan, accompanied by a flagstone patio and stone sitting walls.
Spanish Oaks Art House
Spanish Oaks Art House
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio in Austin with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Stone Exterior
Stone Exterior
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Covered patio with hanging couches, and a stone fireplace mantel.
Design ideas for an expansive back patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Retreat with Large Pool House
Outdoor Retreat with Large Pool House
Iris Design AssociatesIris Design Associates
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in DC Metro with a fireplace, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Covered patio featuring an outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ and an exterior fireplace.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with concrete paving, no cover and a fireplace.
Memorial Riad
Memorial Riad
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean back patio in Houston with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Bace Transitional by Unika
Bace Transitional by Unika
Unika HomesUnika Homes
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in Houston with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Beautiful Lodge Custom Home
Beautiful Lodge Custom Home
Design Inspirations by JulieDesign Inspirations by Julie
This is an example of an expansive classic back patio in Portland with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Edina Colonial
Edina Colonial
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
Photo of an expansive classic back patio in Minneapolis with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Harvest at Queen Creek ‘The Grange’
Harvest at Queen Creek ‘The Grange’
Tate Studio ArchitectsTate Studio Architects
Exterior of The Grange at Queen Creek - Architect - Tate Studio Architects Interiors - Tate Studio Architects Planning and Landscape - RVi Planning + LA Builder - Chasse Building Team Photography - Len Catalanotto Photography
Cypress Staycation
Cypress Staycation
Wamhoff Design | BuildWamhoff Design | Build
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in Houston with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Expansive contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete paving and no cover.
Carmichael Modern Custom Home
Carmichael Modern Custom Home
Core ConstructionCore Construction
Covered Patio, Folding Doors, Patio Fireplace
This is an example of an expansive modern back patio in Sacramento with a fireplace, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
ECO 30
ECO 30
ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACESECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES
Portable Ecofireplace with weathering Corten steel encasing. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.
Expansive side patio in Miami with a fireplace and concrete paving.
Bel Air Contemporary
Bel Air Contemporary
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Expansive contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Monterra Oaks
Monterra Oaks
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
Our French Normandy-style estate nestled in the hills high above Monterey is complete. Featuring a separate one bedroom one bath carriage house and two garages for 5 cars. Multiple French doors connect to the outdoor spaces which feature a covered patio with a wood-burning fireplace and a generous tile deck!
Work
Work
Artistic Design & EntertainmentArtistic Design & Entertainment
Photo of an expansive contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fireplace and no cover.

Expansive Patio with a Fireplace 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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