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Expansive Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Modern Fence in Greenwich, CT
Modern Fence in Greenwich, CT
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio in New York with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Rockpoint Ridge Home
Rockpoint Ridge Home
Dove Mountain HomesDove Mountain Homes
The spa and flagstone steps leading up to the pergola.
Design ideas for an expansive back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Sater Design Collection's 6923 "Del Toro" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6923 "Del Toro" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean house plan "Del Toro" (Plan #6923). http://saterdesign.com/product/del-toro/
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Fountain
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Fountain
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired side patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
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
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Moss Custom HomesMoss Custom Homes
Expansive courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Montecito, George Washington Smiths Design Studio
Montecito, George Washington Smiths Design Studio
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Garden and hardscape Transformed
Expansive mediterranean back patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
The Dicenzo Project
The Dicenzo Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
We transformed this backyard into a garden oasis. Whether gathering around the fire pit feature or relaxing under the pergola with the sounds of a garden waterfall, you'll always find a way to relax in a place like this.
Cave Creek
Cave Creek
UserUser
Expansive patio in Phoenix with a water feature and stamped concrete.
NARI Showcase 2015
NARI Showcase 2015
Planted Earth ColumbusPlanted Earth Columbus
Phase 1 really started to bring the hardscape of the property together in harmony with the aesthetics of the house.
Expansive front patio in Columbus with a water feature and concrete paving.
California Spanish Revival
California Spanish Revival
UserUser
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
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.
Fairfax Station Luxury Estate in Virginia
Fairfax Station Luxury Estate in Virginia
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Our client lives on nine acres in Fairfax Station, VA, he requested our firm to create a master plan to include the following: Custom 3 car garage with apartment above, custom paver motor court for easier egress and ingress, more inviting front door entrance with additional smaller motor court with accent stone walls, the backyard was transformed into the ultimate outdoor living and entertaining area, which includes a large custom swimming pool with 4 gas fire bowl/water feature combo on stone stone pedestals, custom spa with Ipe pavilion, rain curtain water feature, wood burning stone fireplace as focal point. One of the most impressive features is the pool/guest house with an underground garage to store equipment, two custom Ipe pergolas flank both sides of the pool house, one side with an outdoor shower, and other side bar area. With six feet of grade change we incorporated multiple Fieldstone retaining walls, stairs, outdoor lighting, sprinkler irrigation, and a full landscape plan.
Spanish Villa
Spanish Villa
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
S-D
S-D
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
PA flagstone around the pool completed and this project was over 2000ft over flagstone with concrete under.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back patio in Other with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Natural Swimming Pool in Alamo, Ca
Natural Swimming Pool in Alamo, Ca
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Enjoy your own outdoor paradise and escape from the heat under these freestanding pergolas complete with BBQ and wet bar...not to mention the fire place and TV
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Soul SpaceSoul Space
Short-listed for the Grand Designs Australia TV Show, this sub-tropical farmhouse captures the essence of the orient mixed with the Australian outback. Designed as a series of pavilions around lush landscaped courtyards with a focus onto the 25m lap pool and the green rolling hills beyond.
Outdoor Water Feature - The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch
Outdoor Water Feature - The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Backdrop - SW 7025 Trim Color - Worldly Gray - SW 7043 Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Stacked Stone in Nantucket Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Garage Doors by NW Door LAP Siding by James Hardie USA Construction Supplies via PROBuild Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Inner-City Seclusion
Inner-City Seclusion
Custom Home DesignsCustom Home Designs
Melissa Oivanki for Custom Home Designs, LLC
Expansive traditional courtyard patio in New Orleans with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.

Expansive Patio with a Water Feature 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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