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House Doctor Projects
House Doctor Projects
The House DoctorThe House Doctor
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front patio in Atlanta with brick paving and no cover.
New Orleans Project
New Orleans Project
Pickard Design StudioPickard Design Studio
This is an example of a large classic front patio in Dallas with no cover, tiled flooring and fencing.
Entrance Drive
Entrance Drive
Kane Landscapes IncKane Landscapes Inc
A variety of hardscape materials, shown here in a mix of natural stone, edging, and pavers, can add visual interest to small spaces by creating contrast and adding texture. *Photograph by Emily Inglis
Modern Mediterranean
Modern Mediterranean
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Corey Gaffer Photography
Photo of a classic front patio in Minneapolis with concrete slabs and no cover.
Patio with Italianate Lantern
Patio with Italianate Lantern
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Characterized by a stunning iron scroll bracket and an elongated lantern, the Bevolo Italianate Lantern adds European charm to any home. It is available in natural gas, liquid propane, and electric. Standard Lantern Sizes Height Width Depth 20.0" 9.75" 9.75" 27.0" 12.5" 12.5" 33.0" 15.25" 15.25"
Private Estate in the Hamptons
Private Estate in the Hamptons
UserUser
Edmund Hollander Landscape Architect Charles Mayer Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
New Castle Indiana Front Yard Design
New Castle Indiana Front Yard Design
Fiano LandscapesFiano Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front patio in Indianapolis with brick paving and no cover.
Gracat Farm | Horsham, PA
Gracat Farm | Horsham, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a traditional front patio in Philadelphia with brick paving and no cover.
Multi Level Patio Cover
Multi Level Patio Cover
PETKUS BROTHERSPETKUS BROTHERS
Trex Decking
Medium sized classic front patio in Sacramento with concrete slabs and a pergola.
French Provence Farmhouse
French Provence Farmhouse
Avalon Architectural, Inc.Avalon Architectural, Inc.
Architect Fleetwood joiner actually hand-distressed the stone around this entryway, to ensure regional accuracy in attention to detail.
Inspiration for a rural front patio in Orange County with natural stone paving.
GREENWICH CARRIAGE HOUSE
GREENWICH CARRIAGE HOUSE
David D Harlan Architects LLCDavid D Harlan Architects LLC
Entry at Porch, Middle Terrace “2011 Innovation in Design”, Architecture Finalist, Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, “The 2008 Historic Preservation Award”, ASID Connecticut.
Silverleaf Home 10
Silverleaf Home 10
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Christopher Vialpando, http://chrisvialpando.com
Design ideas for a medium sized front patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Maple Grove Front Entry
Maple Grove Front Entry
Signature Patio & Landscape Co.Signature Patio & Landscape Co.
Clay paver walk and natural stone sitting wall by Signature Patio & Landscape Co.
Classic front patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
Grand Entrance: Warwick, NY
Grand Entrance: Warwick, NY
Landworx of New YorkLandworx of New York
This stone walkway with outdoor lighting perfectly complements the home and naturalistic plantings for an incredibly welcoming entrance for a Warwick, NY home. From the sun-soaked, winding entranceway to the welcoming backyard patio, guests and residents of this Warwick, NY home find solace in the newly balanced landscape. By utilizing a variety of naturally toned pavers and curated stonework, the Landworx team added a sense of harmony between structure and the property's rural surroundings. A variety of locally selected plants and a complete outdoor lighting design guide visitors throughout the day and evening hours.
Cozy Retreat
Cozy Retreat
GARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTDGARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTD
Gary Duff Designs was called on to this Long Island home to maximize and transform a small space. Building on the existing features, including a pool and patio, the team added a new outdoor kitchen to increase the functionality and livability. In order to increase privacy, a slat wall was built from colored PVC fence material. This installation provides a new sense of seclusion during winter months, when thinning plants can’t provide the same level of protection. An interesting Techo Bloc Antika apron detail was also used to connect the driveway with the front walkway, welcoming visitors all the way from the street to the first step inside.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Castlewood Doors & MillworkCastlewood Doors & Millwork
This is an example of a medium sized classic front patio in Denver with an awning.
Fairbanks Highlands
Fairbanks Highlands
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Front entryway
Large mediterranean front patio in San Diego with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Blustone Walkway & Fieldstone Wall Sherborn MA
Blustone Walkway & Fieldstone Wall Sherborn MA
Stonewalls 2 Patios IncStonewalls 2 Patios Inc
Chris Kelley
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front patio in Boston with natural stone paving.
Maison S.
Maison S.
Marie PARENTEMarie PARENTE
Medium sized contemporary front patio in Marseille with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Equestrian & Cattle Facility
Equestrian & Cattle Facility
Axial Arts ArchitectureAxial Arts Architecture
This project was designed to accommodate the client’s wish to have a traditional and functional barn that could also serve as a backdrop for social and corporate functions. Several years after it’s completion, this has become just the case as the clients routinely host everything from fundraisers to cooking demonstrations to political functions in the barn and outdoor spaces. In addition to the barn, Axial Arts designed an indoor arena, cattle & hay barn, and a professional grade equipment workshop with living quarters above it. The indoor arena includes a 100′ x 200′ riding arena as well as a side space that includes bleacher space for clinics and several open rail stalls. The hay & cattle barn is split level with 3 bays on the top level that accommodates tractors and front loaders as well as a significant tonnage of hay. The lower level opens to grade below with cattle pens and equipment for breeding and calving. The cattle handling systems and stocks both outside and inside were designed by Temple Grandin- renowned bestselling author, autism activist, and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. This project was recently featured in Cowboy & Indians Magazine. As the case with most of our projects, Axial Arts received this commission after being recommended by a past client.

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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