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Front Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Villa avec vue
Villa avec vue
VdinterieurdesignVdinterieurdesign
Medium sized contemporary front patio in Corsica with a potted garden, decking and an awning.
Restaurant Patio Planters & Metal Tubing Fence
Restaurant Patio Planters & Metal Tubing Fence
PearhutPearhut
Don Schulte Photography http://notablegreetings.blogspot.com
Bolder Entry
Bolder Entry
Vertu StudioVertu Studio
Three pieces of colored, tempered glass form a sculpture/awning/water feature that floats above the front door of this Boulder home. Imagine water cascading from sheet to sheet, away from the porch when it rains. Daniel O'Connor Photography
Hardscape & Outdoor Features
Hardscape & Outdoor Features
Hawkins PoolsHawkins Pools
Custom front entry path with stamped concrete leading to flagstone patio.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front patio in San Francisco with stamped concrete and an awning.
Rose City Fence & Patio Construction
Rose City Fence & Patio Construction
Rolling Hills Remodeling LLCRolling Hills Remodeling LLC
Adding the ledger and rafters to this patio cover. The tops were notched to allow the gutter to sit tight to the framing, per customer request
Small classic front patio in Portland with an awning.
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.
Placita Lindura
Placita Lindura
CP O'Brien Architect, LLCCP O'Brien Architect, LLC
Photo of a modern front patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Boulder City Exterior
Boulder City Exterior
Paintworks by Swenson LLCPaintworks by Swenson LLC
Design ideas for a large front patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
神奈川県大和市梅澤英一様邸外構工事
神奈川県大和市梅澤英一様邸外構工事
デザインアース エクステリア&ガーデンデザインアース エクステリア&ガーデン
オリジナルベンチと袖机を作りました。ガーデンファニチャーやパラソルを置くと、使用方法の幅が広がります。
Inspiration for an expansive modern front patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, an awning and tiled flooring.
杉並の石庭
杉並の石庭
田邉淳司一級建築士事務所　　　　田邉淳司一級建築士事務所　　　　
Photo of a large mediterranean front patio in Tokyo with tiled flooring and an awning.
Une villa raffinée
Une villa raffinée
MAS PROVENCEMAS PROVENCE
Sylvie Villeger
Inspiration for a front patio in Marseille with a potted garden, tiled flooring and an awning.
1819 Cherry St.
1819 Cherry St.
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
Design ideas for a modern front patio in Denver with concrete slabs and an awning.
Front Yard with Playground| Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
Front Yard with Playground| Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
This front yard is enclosed and private, with lots of space for the kids to play. The front of the house maintains it's original 1949 California traditional yet modern look of stacked stone walls with wood siding, along with the addition of new french doors and windows.
Mike Yanez Solara Cover
Mike Yanez Solara Cover
The Patio Cover Deck and Fence Co.The Patio Cover Deck and Fence Co.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in San Luis Obispo with an awning.
High-End Residential
High-End Residential
Louder Enterprises, Inc.Louder Enterprises, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic front patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and an awning.
Marchiato Villa & Relais
Marchiato Villa & Relais
Maurizio EspositoMaurizio Esposito
Maurizio Esposito
Photo of a mediterranean front patio in Naples with an awning.
1819 Cherry St.
1819 Cherry St.
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
Photo of a modern front patio in Denver with concrete slabs and an awning.
Il Patio di Borgo Aratico
Il Patio di Borgo Aratico
Floriana ErricoFloriana Errico
Photo of a contemporary front patio in Bari with natural stone paving and an awning.
Snowmass Ranch
Snowmass Ranch
Regan ConstructionRegan Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in Denver with decking and an awning.
Bryn Mawr Residence 2
Bryn Mawr Residence 2
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
The front of the house has steps and a landing to match the paving on the back and side yards.
Design ideas for a small traditional front patio in Philadelphia with natural stone paving, an outdoor kitchen and an awning.

Front Patio with an Awning 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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