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Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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ABBOTT
ABBOTT
DDLA Design Landscape ArchitectureDDLA Design Landscape Architecture
Located in Highland Park, Texas just off the Katy Trail, is this outdoor patio project that took a stale, harsh exterior space and turned it into an inviting and private space for the owner to enjoy. The project featured custom planters, led lighting, privacy screen plantings, ipe wood deck and an outdoor fire pit with comfortable exterior furniture for relaxing and entertaining.
Chelan South Shore Kitchen
Chelan South Shore Kitchen
Distinctive KitchensDistinctive Kitchens
Inspiration for a nautical patio in Seattle with decking and no cover.
Spanish Revival House
Spanish Revival House
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Outdoor living space in backyard features a fire pit and a cement tile fountain.
Photo of a mediterranean back patio in Sacramento with a fire feature, decking and no cover.
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Photo of a large classic back patio in Dallas with decking, an awning and a fire feature.
Wine Country Charm
Wine Country Charm
Douglah DesignsDouglah Designs
From architecture to finishing touches, this Napa Valley home exudes elegance, sophistication and rustic charm. A serene loggia overlooks breathtaking views and is equipped with a built-in BBQ, cabinetry, heaters, and cable railings for unobstructed vistas. --- Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, see here: http://douglahdesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://douglahdesigns.com/featured-portfolio/napa-valley-wine-country-home-design/
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
This beautiful outdoor living space flows out from both the kitchen and the interior living space. Spacious dining adjacent to a full outdoor kitchen with gas grill, beer tap, under mount sink, refrigeration and storage cabinetry.
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Outdoor Kitchens by Challenger Designs, LLC
Outdoor Kitchens by Challenger Designs, LLC
Challenger DesignsChallenger Designs
Stephen Long Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Entertaining garden in Blackheath
Entertaining garden in Blackheath
Simon Orchard Garden DesignSimon Orchard Garden Design
Simon Orchard
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Hampshire with decking and a pergola.
Mountain Town Dwelling
Mountain Town Dwelling
Northworks Architects + PlannersNorthworks Architects + Planners
This is an example of a traditional back patio steps in Chicago with decking and no cover.
Karori Renovation
Karori Renovation
Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.
Paul McCredie
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Wellington with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a pergola.
Fountains
Fountains
M. M. Moore Construction Company, Inc.M. M. Moore Construction Company, Inc.
Many years ago we designed and constructed the swimming pool for the previous homeowners at this Highland Park home. The current homeowner was interested in remodeling their side yard to create a new outdoor living area including a custom water feature. Based on their feedback, we were able to design and construct the custom limestone fountain you see here.
Claude Road, Manchetser
Claude Road, Manchetser
Butterfield ArchitectureButterfield Architecture
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Manchester with decking and a roof extension.
Custom Patio Cover Built In With The Deck
Custom Patio Cover Built In With The Deck
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with decking and a pergola.
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Greater Pacific ConstructionGreater Pacific Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Waterfront Deck Living - the Grotto - Retaining Wall with a Purpose
Waterfront Deck Living - the Grotto - Retaining Wall with a Purpose
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
This space (called the Grotto) below the upper deck provides a place to relax and entertain friends. Move the table under the cover for a waterfront dining experience. The lumber is tight knot cedar with a Penofin finish.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Medium sized classic back patio in San Francisco with decking and a pergola.
Gert's Way
Gert's Way
D.Best Construction, Inc.D.Best Construction, Inc.
pergola, deck
Large beach style back patio in Boston with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.
Seating area with privacy screen
Seating area with privacy screen
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
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Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Palms Residence
Palms Residence
Electric BoweryElectric Bowery
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.

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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