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Green Scape Lab（GSL）Green Scape Lab（GSL）
N HOUSE　ガーデン＆エクステリア工事（リノベーション）　Photo by Green Scape Lab（GSL）
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front patio in Other with no cover.
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
Bel Crest BuildersBel Crest Builders
Photo of a medium sized modern front patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Villa Moderno
Villa Moderno
Viaggio, Ltd.Viaggio, Ltd.
Villa Moderno by Viaggio, Ltd. in Littleton, CO. Viaggio is a premier custom home builder in Colorado. Visit us at www.viaggiohomes.com
Inspiration for a large modern front patio in Denver with a fire feature and no cover.
Ellis
Ellis
D.G. Anderson ConstructionD.G. Anderson Construction
Design ideas for a large classic front patio in Chicago with concrete paving 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.
Outdoor Work
Outdoor Work
Bluske Custom Builders, LLCBluske Custom Builders, LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic front patio in Other with concrete paving and an awning.
Cultured Veneer Stone
Cultured Veneer Stone
Sal's LandscapingSal's Landscaping
Inspiration for a classic front patio in Cleveland with a water feature, no cover and stamped concrete.
Paver Walkways
Paver Walkways
Kingdom LandscapingKingdom Landscaping
Design ideas for a small contemporary front patio in Baltimore with concrete paving.
Carolina Full Renovation and Addition
Carolina Full Renovation and Addition
Alair Homes CharlestonAlair Homes Charleston
This 1880’s Victorian style home was completely renovated and expanded with a kitchen addition. The charm of the old home was preserved with character features and fixtures throughout the renovation while updating and expanding the home to luxurious modern living.
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor Furniture
Country ConnectionsCountry Connections
Design ideas for a medium sized front patio in Other with a roof extension.
Our Work
Our Work
Ultimate Concept & Designs Ltd.Ultimate Concept & Designs Ltd.
Photo of a front patio in Toronto with concrete slabs.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Weller Brothers LandscapingWeller Brothers Landscaping
Rustic front patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and concrete paving.
2011 BIA Showcase
2011 BIA Showcase
Planted Earth ColumbusPlanted Earth Columbus
Artfully placed lighting will make your home a sight for sore eyes at the end of of a long day's work.
Inspiration for a large front patio in Columbus with natural stone paving.
Home Exterior Remodels
Home Exterior Remodels
AEH BuildersAEH Builders
We take great pride in our work and thoroughly vet all of our subcontractors to ensure that they comply with our high standards.
This is an example of a large classic front patio in Phoenix with a living wall, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Covered Entry
Covered Entry
Modulus DesignModulus Design
Modulus Design
This is an example of a small traditional front patio in Albuquerque with concrete slabs.
Simple Brick Walkway
Simple Brick Walkway
Gem Ponds Inc.Gem Ponds Inc.
Gem Ponds Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional front patio in Chicago with brick paving.
Green Island Design
Green Island Design
Green Island DesignGreen Island Design
Light Piers, Paver Driveway, Cultured Stone
This is an example of a medium sized classic front patio in New York with concrete paving.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
R&L Landscape, Inc.R&L Landscape, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic front patio in Seattle with brick paving and no cover.
Rejuvenated Frontyard in Dublin
Rejuvenated Frontyard in Dublin
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes by Terra
Natural Element Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic front patio in Columbus with natural stone paving and no cover.
Elegant Travertine Stairway
Elegant Travertine Stairway
BPI Outdoor LivingBPI Outdoor Living
This is an example of a large modern front patio in Indianapolis with natural stone paving.

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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