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Green Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front patio steps in San Francisco with tiled flooring and no cover.
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Brick walkways and a brick patio work in concert with boxwood and yew hedges on this farmhouse landscape. A fire pit, Adirondack furniture and plenty of annual flowers are also woven into the fabric of this landscape design.
Powell Ohio Front Entry
Powell Ohio Front Entry
UserUser
Finished front walkway with new plantings and LED landscape lighting
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front patio in Columbus with concrete paving and no cover.
Rhododendron Tree
Rhododendron Tree
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A place to sit on a patio shared by 2 entries to this house. Old sidewalks were upcycled into retaining walls to set off the old rhododendron tree that provides privacy from the street. Design by Lora Price and Amy Whitworth Installed by J Walter Landscape & Irrigation Metal trellis and hanging sphere by Indio Metal Arts Photo by Amy Whitworth
Front Paver Patio & Gathering Space, with Pathway and LED Lighting
Front Paver Patio & Gathering Space, with Pathway and LED Lighting
J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.
Front sitting stone patio with step out and seat wall to create a unique gathering space for this Hyde Park home; sized to accommodate 3-4 people sitting, with minimal landscape, sodding and natural stone pathway leading to the drive; installation of LED landscape lighting and plantings for year-round impact and enjoyment
House of ArtFULL Living
House of ArtFULL Living
Baylis ArchitectsBaylis Architects
Photography by Ed Sozinho © Sozinho Imagery http://sozinhoimagery.com
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front patio in Seattle with concrete paving and no cover.
Belgard Patio
Belgard Patio
Hardwall Outdoor LivingHardwall Outdoor Living
A small, elegant front patio, in Charcoal, Holland stones by Belgard, with a small strip of Porous Pave, permeable surfacing for appropriate drainage that feeds directly into the flower bed below.
Ventana Canyon
Ventana Canyon
Terra Designs, IncTerra Designs, Inc
This is an example of a large contemporary front patio in Phoenix with a pergola.
Paver Walkways
Paver Walkways
Kingdom LandscapingKingdom Landscaping
Design ideas for a small contemporary front patio in Baltimore with concrete paving.
Kootenai Street Residence - xeriscape design
Kootenai Street Residence - xeriscape design
Chuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3DChuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3D
Coral Bells in bloom by the front yard sitting area
Medium sized front patio in Boise with concrete paving.
Front Entry Patio Beloit WI
Front Entry Patio Beloit WI
Terra Yard CreationsTerra Yard Creations
Front Entry Patio
Photo of a small classic front patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.
Curb Appeal Ideas
Curb Appeal Ideas
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Put up a good front. Paint, plants, and hardscaping make an entryway an irresistible destination.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in Charlotte with natural stone paving.
Entrance Landing and Steps
Entrance Landing and Steps
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a small bohemian front patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
Secluded Front Yard Patio
Secluded Front Yard Patio
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This delightfully private patio sits under expansive tree canopy in the front garden. Wrapped in dense, native foliage it is full of fragrance and wildlife. Natural stone with decomposed granite joints allows water to sink into the soil to feed the surrounding foliage. The homeowners enjoy taking their coffee and lunch under the vintage chandelier.
Walkways
Walkways
Stein Construction and Landscape Inc.Stein Construction and Landscape Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front patio in Boston with concrete paving.
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Oksana VladiOksana Vladi
Oksana Krichman
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
The front yard's entertaining and dining spaces, including a beautiful granite fire pit, are screened from the street by freestanding stone walls topped with custom-designed open-panel latitice work Designed by H. Paul Davis Landscape Architects. .©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Sunset Square
Sunset Square
Hommes and GardensHommes and Gardens
Design ideas for a contemporary front patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Bluestone Patio New Lenox
Bluestone Patio New Lenox
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
As they walk out the front door this is the colorful view that greets the client.
Small contemporary front patio in Chicago with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Indoor / outdoor living
Indoor / outdoor living
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
Fairy lights add night time sparkle to this terra-cotta paved terrace lined with olive trees and scrub oaks. Outdoor dining flows from the living area. Outdoor curtains in Sand Beige are from Sunbrella.

Green Front 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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