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Green Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Stone Retaining Walls and Sitting Walls
Stone Retaining Walls and Sitting Walls
English StoneEnglish Stone
English Stone
Inspiration for a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
Outdoors
Outdoors
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Pergola
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
French Formal
French Formal
Elevate OutdoorElevate Outdoor
Inspiration for a courtyard patio in St Louis with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Venice Beach House
Venice Beach House
JENNIFER GIERSBROOK INTERIOR DESIGNJENNIFER GIERSBROOK INTERIOR DESIGN
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, decking and no cover.
Impressive Outdoor Garden Design That Everyone Should See
Impressive Outdoor Garden Design That Everyone Should See
UserUser
Courtyard patio in New York with tiled flooring and an awning.
Troon Residence 2
Troon Residence 2
Jay Baker ArchitectsJay Baker Architects
Frank White Photography
Photo of a large traditional courtyard patio in Houston with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Montecito Mountain Top
Montecito Mountain Top
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Lush grass serves as a living joint between flagstones creating a courtyard that overlooks the cozy patio just outside the french doors. Nestled in between is a jacuzzi spa.
our work
our work
Buena Vista LandscapingBuena Vista Landscaping
Photo of a large courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature.
Union street, Erskineville
Union street, Erskineville
Uplift InteriorsUplift Interiors
Inspiration for a classic courtyard patio in Sydney with natural stone paving and no cover.
French Country Home in the Pines
French Country Home in the Pines
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
The collections of containers are designed with the fundamental idea of encompassing a traditional French garden style and complimenting the existing landscape. Using a color palette of bright yellows, traditional whites, and deep purples aide in pulling depth into the rustic pottery to create an outdoor sanctuary. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer
Azalea - The New American Home
Azalea - The New American Home
UserUser
Azalea is The 2012 New American Home as commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders and was featured and shown at the International Builders Show and in Florida Design Magazine, Volume 22; No. 4; Issue 24-12. With 4,335 square foot of air conditioned space and a total under roof square footage of 5,643 this home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. It was designed and constructed to achieve the highest level of “green” certification while still including sophisticated technology such as retractable window shades, motorized glass doors and a high-tech surveillance system operable just by the touch of an iPad or iPhone. This showcase residence has been deemed an “urban-suburban” home and happily dwells among single family homes and condominiums. The two story home brings together the indoors and outdoors in a seamless blend with motorized doors opening from interior space to the outdoor space. Two separate second floor lounge terraces also flow seamlessly from the inside. The front door opens to an interior lanai, pool, and deck while floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal the indoor living space. An interior art gallery wall is an entertaining masterpiece and is completed by a wet bar at one end with a separate powder room. The open kitchen welcomes guests to gather and when the floor to ceiling retractable glass doors are open the great room and lanai flow together as one cohesive space. A summer kitchen takes the hospitality poolside. Awards: 2012 Golden Aurora Award – “Best of Show”, Southeast Building Conference – Grand Aurora Award – “Best of State” – Florida – Grand Aurora Award – Custom Home, One-of-a-Kind $2,000,001 – $3,000,000 – Grand Aurora Award – Green Construction Demonstration Model – Grand Aurora Award – Best Energy Efficient Home – Grand Aurora Award – Best Solar Energy Efficient House – Grand Aurora Award – Best Natural Gas Single Family Home – Aurora Award, Green Construction – New Construction over $2,000,001 – Aurora Award – Best Water-Wise Home – Aurora Award – Interior Detailing over $2,000,001 2012 Parade of Homes – “Grand Award Winner”, HBA of Metro Orlando – First Place – Custom Home 2012 Major Achievement Award, HBA of Metro Orlando – Best Interior Design 2012 Orlando Home & Leisure’s: – Outdoor Living Space of the Year – Specialty Room of the Year 2012 Gold Nugget Awards, Pacific Coast Builders Conference – Grand Award, Indoor/Outdoor Space – Merit Award, Best Custom Home 3,000 – 5,000 sq. ft. 2012 Design Excellence Awards, Residential Design & Build magazine – Best Custom Home 4,000 – 4,999 sq ft – Best Green Home – Best Outdoor Living – Best Specialty Room – Best Use of Technology 2012 Residential Coverings Award, Coverings Show 2012 AIA Orlando Design Awards – Residential Design, Award of Merit – Sustainable Design, Award of Merit 2012 American Residential Design Awards, AIBD – First Place – Custom Luxury Homes, 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft – Second Place – Green Design
Raft Island Studio
Raft Island Studio
BuildSenseBuildSense
Small contemporary courtyard patio in Seattle with concrete slabs.
Orchid Wall
Orchid Wall
Beth H. :Beth H. :
All of the wooden orchid boxes were built and painted by my husband and me.
Small world-inspired courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a living wall, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
American Colonial - Lake Forest Courtyard Entrance
American Colonial - Lake Forest Courtyard Entrance
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Design, installation, and photography by: Arrow Land + Structures
Medium sized classic courtyard patio in Chicago with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Island Estates Beach House
Island Estates Beach House
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Photos by Jon Canceling Photography
Photo of a coastal courtyard patio in Tampa with tiled flooring.
Garden Bridge
Garden Bridge
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Portland with an outdoor kitchen, a roof extension and concrete paving.
Mid-Town Penthouse
Mid-Town Penthouse
Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.
Kurt Johnson
Expansive contemporary courtyard patio in Omaha with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
Thigpen Residence
Thigpen Residence
Chris Corbett DesignChris Corbett Design
Neil Michael - Axiom Photography
This is an example of a small modern courtyard patio in Sacramento.
Reinterpreted Mid-Century
Reinterpreted Mid-Century
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
©Edward Butera / ibi designs / Boca Raton, Florida
This is an example of an expansive midcentury courtyard patio in Miami with a roof extension.
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.

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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