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M+S: Jacuzzy
M+S: Jacuzzy
Studio 84 InteriorsStudio 84 Interiors
This family-friendly pergola with a Jacuzzi has been designed to reward the senses and bring a relaxed atmosphere. Being in the garden is the favourite activity of our client - a landscape designer - so we have created this special corner where he can appreciate the beauty of his garden while enjoying a warm bath.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front patio steps in San Francisco with tiled flooring and no cover.
Uptown Upscale
Uptown Upscale
TerraVista Landscape and DesignTerraVista Landscape and Design
Design ideas for a large modern front patio in Minneapolis with a gazebo and concrete paving.
Raised Terrace Bluestone Patio in Edina
Raised Terrace Bluestone Patio in Edina
English StoneEnglish Stone
Raised, full color bluestone patio on Fondulac stone walls. With front entry stone steps. By English Stone
Inspiration for a large traditional front patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The informal seating area in the front yard invites the gardener to rest in vibrant Blu Dot 'Hot Mesh' furniture amidst lush columnar apple trees, ceramic pots, and custom sculptural Corten steel beds hosting vegetables and dwarf blueberry shrubs. A seatwall clad in 'Mt. Moriah' ledge stone contains the space, punctuated by a large 'Windsor' boulder with native Polypodium californicum ferns at its feet. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
The view from inside which leads directly out onto the garden
The view from inside which leads directly out onto the garden
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
The bifold doors open directly onto this seating area creating a seamless flow from interior to exterior. Photographed by Nathalie Priem
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in London.
Mill Valley Addition and Remodel
Mill Valley Addition and Remodel
Sarah Zimmerman ArchitectSarah Zimmerman Architect
Addition and renovation of this property included completely reworking the exterior entry and points of arrival, new shingles and paint, new exterior stair case and landscape retaining walls as well as a dining room addition, custom kitchen and bath renovations.
Skagit Bay Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Skagit Bay Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Pacific Northwest beach house. Patio.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal front patio in Seattle with natural stone paving and no cover.
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a sitting area outside the front entry provides for gathering spaces alongside the private courtyard pool
Photo of a small midcentury front patio in Orange County with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Classic Residence
Classic Residence
Robert Dean ArchitectsRobert Dean Architects
Photographer Georg Mueller-Nicholson
Inspiration for a large classic front patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
South Courtyard View
South Courtyard View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Ulimited Style Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern front patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, tiled flooring and an awning.
Our Work - Exteriors
Our Work - Exteriors
ING ConstructionING Construction
Patio/Porch area for a Complete ADU Build
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Front Porch Farmhouse
Front Porch Farmhouse
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Design ideas for a large country front patio in Dallas with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Complete Model Home Customization
Complete Model Home Customization
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
The first step to creating your outdoor paradise is to get your dreams on paper. Let Creative Environments professional landscape designers listen to your needs, visions, and experiences to convert them to a visually stunning landscape design! Our ability to produce architectural drawings, colorful presentations, 3D visuals, and construction– build documents will assure your project comes out the way you want it! And with 60 years of design– build experience, several landscape designers on staff, and a full CAD/3D studio at our disposal, you will get a level of professionalism unmatched by other firms.
Our Work
Our Work
MAPLE LEAF LANDSCAPINGMAPLE LEAF LANDSCAPING
Medium sized traditional front patio in Burlington with natural stone paving and no cover.
Knepper Residence
Knepper Residence
Evolution Design Build GroupEvolution Design Build Group
This is an example of a large rustic front patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Oksana VladiOksana Vladi
Oksana Krichman
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
Debreceni Residence
Debreceni Residence
Outdoor EnterpriseOutdoor Enterprise
This is an example of a large classic front patio in Other with a water feature and concrete paving.
Villa des Cimes
Villa des Cimes
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
Large mediterranean front patio in Other with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Alcott Rectangular Gas Fire Pit Table
Alcott Rectangular Gas Fire Pit Table
The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyThe Outdoor GreatRoom Company
The Alcott Gas Fire Pit Table has a modern farmhouse aesthetic that features an Antique Timber Supercast™ concrete top and a White Washed shiplap base. With a 12x24" Dora Brown burner, the Alcott delivers a warm glow that is relaxing and enjoyable. This gas fire table brings together a rustic and contemporary look that will have you in love with your outdoor space for years to come.

Premium Front 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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