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Custom Home in Scottsdale
Custom Home in Scottsdale
Wild Development Design & RenovationWild Development Design & Renovation
Voted as a 2016, 2015 and 2014 Best of Houzz winner, Wild Development is a team of residential design & build professionals specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We help our clients conceptualize their home improvement projects from design to completion. With Wild Development, your project will look and function the way you envisioned. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver your project on time and on budget. When you collaborate with Wild Development, your project will be a positive and rewarding experience and a wise investment for your home.
Roslyn Long island Blue stone Steps and porch
Roslyn Long island Blue stone Steps and porch
Design and Build landscapeDesign and Build landscape
Design and Build Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front patio in New York with natural stone paving.
Julia Starr Sanford - Amelia Island, FL
Julia Starr Sanford - Amelia Island, FL
Oasis Rug & Home / Pearl HomeOasis Rug & Home / Pearl Home
Furnishings and accents provided by Pearl Home (Jax Beach) among other resources www.pearlhome.biz Wally Sears (photographer) / Julia Starr Sanford (designer)
RSF Mediterranean
RSF Mediterranean
Scott Basile PhotographyScott Basile Photography
Scott Basile
Large mediterranean front patio in San Diego with a fire feature.
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.
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.
Unique Front Yard Sitting Space
Unique Front Yard Sitting Space
Parklane LandscapesParklane Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front patio in Toronto with brick paving.
Curb Appeal Paver Driveways
Curb Appeal Paver Driveways
Curb Appeal Hardscaping LLCCurb Appeal Hardscaping LLC
Paver Driveway in Tremron Mega Old Town.
Medium sized contemporary front patio in Orlando with concrete paving and no cover.
106 Monticello Lane, Bullard, TX, 7575
106 Monticello Lane, Bullard, TX, 7575
Solomon Rodgers PhotographySolomon Rodgers Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional front patio in Austin with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Hardscape & Outdoor Features
Hardscape & Outdoor Features
Hawkins PoolsHawkins Pools
Custom front entry path with stamped concrete leading to flagstone patio.
Photo of a large contemporary front patio in San Francisco with stamped concrete and an awning.
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.
Caviada at Lone Mountain
Caviada at Lone Mountain
HOMES BY TOWNEHOMES BY TOWNE
Caviada at Lone Mountain Cave Creek, Arizona
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front patio in Phoenix with a fire feature and brick paving.
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.
Front Yard Renovation - Deptford, NJ
Front Yard Renovation - Deptford, NJ
Lisk Landscape InnovationsLisk Landscape Innovations
This paved front patio and stairs adds character to the entrance way of this home.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front patio in Philadelphia with concrete paving.
CTN
CTN
Brengues Le Pavec architectesBrengues Le Pavec architectes
Marie-Caroline Lucat
Photo of a medium sized modern front patio in Montpellier with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Two Home Project with Grand Driveway Entry
Two Home Project with Grand Driveway Entry
Beall's Nursery & LandscapingBeall's Nursery & Landscaping
Photo of a large contemporary front patio in Other.
Zen-Style Fountain Makes a Statement
Zen-Style Fountain Makes a Statement
Silent Rivers Design+BuildSilent Rivers Design+Build
This sculpture appeared in the original front yard landscaping. It's the only element we preserved.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front patio in Other with a water feature and a pergola.
Stone, Travertine, Pavers
Stone, Travertine, Pavers
Pryors Better YardsPryors Better Yards
This is an example of a large front patio in Phoenix with brick paving.
Luberon
Luberon
Sabine ViardSabine Viard
Medium sized mediterranean front patio in Marseille with a living wall, gravel and a roof extension.
Custom Home in Scottsdale
Custom Home in Scottsdale
Wild Development Design & RenovationWild Development Design & Renovation
Voted as a 2016, 2015 and 2014 Best of Houzz winner, Wild Development is a team of residential design & build professionals specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We help our clients conceptualize their home improvement projects from design to completion. With Wild Development, your project will look and function the way you envisioned. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver your project on time and on budget. When you collaborate with Wild Development, your project will be a positive and rewarding experience and a wise investment for your home.

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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