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Green Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Engine Co. No. 23
Engine Co. No. 23
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Paul Dyer Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Oceanfront small Courtyard
Oceanfront small Courtyard
Wild Works of Whimsy, LLCWild Works of Whimsy, LLC
This homeowner wanted a "Charleston courtyard" feel. We pulled in lots of texture with a calming green and white palette.
Photo of a small traditional courtyard patio in Other with brick paving.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Concrete Elegance Inc.Concrete Elegance Inc.
Custom curved bench on the rooftop patio of a Toronto condominium building.
Photo of a medium sized urban courtyard patio in Toronto with concrete paving and no cover.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of a classic courtyard patio in London with tiled flooring.
Beneath Starry Skies
Beneath Starry Skies
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
The outdoor lighting placed behind the Japanese maple trees light up the canopy creating what feels like a ceiling made from green leaves. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
Multilevel Ipe Deck w/stone inlay Randolph NJ
Multilevel Ipe Deck w/stone inlay Randolph NJ
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Gorgeous multilevel Ipe hardwood deck with stone inlay in sunken lounge area for fire bowl, Custom Ipe rails with Deckorator balusters, Our signature plinth block profile fascias. Our own privacy wall with faux pergola over eating area. Built in Ipe planters transition from upper to lower decks and bring a burst of color. The skirting around the base of the deck is all done in mahogany lattice and trimmed with Ipe. The lighting is all Timbertech. Give us a call today @ 973.729.2125 to discuss your project. Sean McAleer
Pebble Beach Landscapes
Pebble Beach Landscapes
Anthony Brancato Landscape ContractorAnthony Brancato Landscape Contractor
Courtyard Patio Sculpture by Richard McDonald
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Other.
Kitchen courtyard
Kitchen courtyard
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Sheltered from strong southerly winds, the glass breezeway opens to embrace the working fields to the south. The paver patio is bound by a stone wall and arbor and was carefully sited around and under a 50 year old ornamental cherry. This farmstead is located in the Northwest corner of Washington State. Photos by Ian Gleadle
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes Courtyard adjoins casita/guest house and main house
Large mediterranean courtyard patio in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
Highland Park Residence
Highland Park Residence
Wernerfield ArchitectureWernerfield Architecture
Charles Davis Smith
Inspiration for a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Dallas with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Traditional Charm
Traditional Charm
Carolina Landscape, Inc.Carolina Landscape, Inc.
Small classic courtyard patio in Charleston with a water feature and brick paving.
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Next Generation Custom BlindsNext Generation Custom Blinds
These home owners used Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters to create privacy in their outdoor pavilion. The wood grain powder coat complements their rustic design scheme, and the operable louvers allow them to regulate the airflow.
Coastal Gray Granite - Pool and Patio - West Vancouver
Coastal Gray Granite - Pool and Patio - West Vancouver
Stone EventStone Event
©Andrea Sirois
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in Vancouver with a roof extension.
Contemporary Roof Garden, Armory District, Vancouver
Contemporary Roof Garden, Armory District, Vancouver
CYAN HorticultureCYAN Horticulture
Atop the roof of a condo building this patio space offers fine views onto the downtown core and a string of snow-capped mountains further afield. Keeping all interventions minimal, CYAN Horticulture introduced a long bar table to accommodate informal gatherings. Moreover six tall planters each exhibit one of four celestial shades and are dressed with either severe boxwood or supple arctic willows.
Paradise Valley Custom Home
Paradise Valley Custom Home
Laura Kehoe DesignLaura Kehoe Design
Courtyard patio in Phoenix with tiled flooring and no cover.
Ranch Hacienda
Ranch Hacienda
Argue Custom HomesArgue Custom Homes
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature and no cover.
Windermere Private Residence
Windermere Private Residence
J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.
Lawrence Taylor Photography
Medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with brick paving and no cover.
Hammersmith Home
Hammersmith Home
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Traditional courtyard patio in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
A French Courtyard
A French Courtyard
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A city courtyard reminiscent of the French countryside, an oasis right in the middle of the city. A harmony of details combine to perfect the space, a dramatic change making this space inviting. The character of the home is carried into the courtyard design, the tones of the clay pavers complementing the stone and brick surrounding the courtyard, offering a natural and weathered atmosphere. Around the edge of the pavers is a french drain for functionality, without taking anything away from the design. The arbor over the middle doorway is a custom built addition and it serves more than one purpose; it will be home to climbing vines, it frames the doorway with its placement, and it balances the space with its size and color. A significant addition that integrates and unifies the space. The plantings are all shade lovers, chosen to thrive in this space. There are evergreens and perennials that give the gardens structure throughout the year, and annuals added for seasonal color.
Encino Ranch
Encino Ranch
Von Fitz DesignVon Fitz Design
Inspiration for a classic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with gravel.

Green Courtyard 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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