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Front Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Modern Deck - Racine
Modern Deck - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Narrow juniper chinensis 'Taylor' add a vertical element to what would otherwise be a blank wall. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Photo of a medium sized modern front patio in Milwaukee with decking and no cover.
Sherman Oaks Front Yard
Sherman Oaks Front Yard
So Cal Builders & DesignSo Cal Builders & Design
Front yard remodeling. Project is including: block wall with smooth stucco finish, wood fence from Ipe on top of the new block wall, slate tile, fire pit, build in BBQ, wood deck from Trex and drop in Jacuzzi.
Entry Patio
Entry Patio
Ware Architecture StudioWare Architecture Studio
Design ideas for a large modern front patio in Dallas with decking and an awning.
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.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Brothers PoolBrothers Pool
Photo of a small coastal front patio in Bridgeport with decking and a roof extension.
Tiny Houses in the Woods
Tiny Houses in the Woods
The Construction Group Montana, LLCThe Construction Group Montana, LLC
Spacious deck for taking in the clean air! Feel like you are in the middle of the wilderness while just outside your front door! Fir and larch decking feels like it was grown from the trees that create your canopy.
Our Work
Our Work
Clear Cut Building Solutions LLC.Clear Cut Building Solutions LLC.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front patio in Baltimore with decking and no cover.
MAISON CONTEMPORAINE BIOCLIMATIQUE
MAISON CONTEMPORAINE BIOCLIMATIQUE
JOSE MARCOS MAÎTRE D'OEUVREJOSE MARCOS MAÎTRE D'OEUVRE
TERRASSE
Inspiration for a large contemporary front patio in Montpellier with a pergola and decking.
Petit jardin de campagne
Petit jardin de campagne
Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardinNathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin
Ce petit jardin de campagne entouré de murs en pierre se devait d’accueillir une grande famille : Une grande terrasse en bois a été créée surélevée d’une marche pour se différencier des circulations. L’allée pour signifier la porte d’entrée de la maison a été réalisée en pavés. Un espace salon détente s’est invité naturellement. Quelques massifs aux abords de ces espaces de vie, un peu de pelouse vers la dépendance et nous voici dans un jardin accueillant et convivial.
La Sombra - Overall View
La Sombra - Overall View
Hush HouseHush House
Warm ipe wood deck to the softly-lit second floor patio, surrounded by vines and greenery. New doors and window open the interior to the new space Smash Design Build
Tiny Urban Planted Patio
Tiny Urban Planted Patio
Tiny Monster DesignTiny Monster Design
Tiny Urban Planted Patio
Photo of a small contemporary front patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Santa Clara II - Porch
Santa Clara II - Porch
MASH habitat InteriorsMASH habitat Interiors
Small rural front patio in Dallas with decking and a roof extension.
Mill Valley Lodge Style Residence
Mill Valley Lodge Style Residence
David Ludwig - ArchitectDavid Ludwig - Architect
Outdoor Rumford Fireplace is only wood burning fireplace allowed under current air quality control standards for SF Bay Area.
Photo of a large rustic front patio in San Francisco with decking, a pergola and a fireplace.
Retractable Shade, Napa Valley
Retractable Shade, Napa Valley
ShadeFXShadeFX
The Hartgrings knew they needed shade for the large West-facing deck on their Napa Valley home. After reviewing many options on the market, they decided to build a pergola and pair it with an 18’x16’ manual retractable shade from ShadeFX. The pergola and canopy harmoniously tie into the theme of the Blu Homes build – attractive yet functional; excitable yet tranquil.
Pergola en bois français Douglas
Pergola en bois français Douglas
WooDesignWooDesign
Sur la Côte d'Azur dans une sublime villa à l'architecture moderne, réalisation d'une pergola en bois Douglas issu de nos forêts françaises. La pergola bois apporte au jardin un coin convivial où partager des moments entre amis ou en famille autour d'une table ou détendus sur des transats autour de cette magnifique piscine à débordement. La terrasse en bois exotique aménagée avec du mobilier design donne un côté classieux au lieu. Un projet de pergola en bois ou de terrasse ? N'hésitez pas à nous contacter, nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous accompagner.
夜のデッキテラス
夜のデッキテラス
有限会社 季織苑有限会社 季織苑
デッキテラスのカフェテーブル。 緑に囲まれた席は夜になると森の中のよう。
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front patio with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
Kits Beach
Kits Beach
Form CollectiveForm Collective
Photo of a small classic front patio in Vancouver with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Seaside in Shell Beach
Seaside in Shell Beach
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
An unsafe entry and desire for more outdoor living space motivated the homeowners of this Mediterranean style ocean view home to hire Landwell to complete a front and backyard design and renovation. A new Azek composite deck with access steps and cable railing replaced an uneven tile patio in the front courtyard, the driveway was updated, and in the backyard a new powder-coated steel pergola with louvered slats was built to cover a new bbq island, outdoor dining and lounge area, and new concrete slabs were poured leading to a cozy deck space with a gas fire pit and seating. Raised vegetable beds, site appropriate planting, low-voltage lighting and Palomino gravel finished off the outdoor spaces of this beautiful Shell Beach home.
Napa Valley Farmhouse
Napa Valley Farmhouse
Carreiro BuildersCarreiro Builders
Photo of a large farmhouse front patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
W 19th Exterior
W 19th Exterior
Andrea McLean Design OfficeAndrea McLean Design Office
Luis Valdizon
Medium sized contemporary front patio in Vancouver with decking and no cover.

Front Patio with Decking 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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