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Folsom Lake Overlook
Folsom Lake Overlook
Wu-Way LandscapeWu-Way Landscape
photo by Jim Pyle
Expansive mediterranean patio in Sacramento.
Lanai Seating
Lanai Seating
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Photographer: Augie Salbosa Indoor-outdoor living with beautiful Hawaiian view.
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Hawaii with a roof extension.
Las Vegas House
Las Vegas House
Killefer Flammang ArchitectsKillefer Flammang Architects
Patio in Las Vegas.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
1512 Dolphin Terrace
1512 Dolphin Terrace
Spinnaker DevelopmentSpinnaker Development
Built, designed & furnished by Spinnaker Development, Newport Beach Interior Design by Details a Design Firm Photography by Bowman Group Photography
Outside Interests
Outside Interests
ZEN Associates, Inc.ZEN Associates, Inc.
Nat Rea Photography
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Boston.
Botanical Poolside Retreat
Botanical Poolside Retreat
Tranquility Pools Inc.Tranquility Pools Inc.
Multiple raised patio areas for outdoor dining and lounging
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Hanging plants and wind chimes
Hanging plants and wind chimes
Maine Porch & Pergola CompanyMaine Porch & Pergola Company
Photo of a small rustic back patio in Other with a pergola.
Natural Stone stairs and patio
Natural Stone stairs and patio
South Coast LandscapeSouth Coast Landscape
© 2015 South Coast Landscape
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Photo of a small eclectic side patio in Dallas with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Sippewissett Retreat
Sippewissett Retreat
Rapoza Landscape, Inc.Rapoza Landscape, Inc.
Natural stone patio and steps lead from the pool house to the pool. Climbing roses, hydrangea, and hosta. Patio and Plantings by Rapoza Landscape, Pool House and Pergola by Hampton & Blake Builders.
Alderwood Landscape
Alderwood Landscape
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Seattle with natural stone paving, a fire feature and no cover.
Prosise Project
Prosise Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
A cedar free-standing, gable style patio cover with beautiful landscaping and stone walkways that lead around the house. This project also has a day bed that is surrounded by landscaping and a water fountain.
Moroccan
Moroccan
Zoe SibleyZoe Sibley
Design ideas for a large mediterranean patio in Los Angeles.
Outdoor Stone Fireplace and entertaining space with seatwalls
Outdoor Stone Fireplace and entertaining space with seatwalls
Waitkus DesignWaitkus Design
Karen Waitkus
Medium sized country back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Green Oaks Atherton
Green Oaks Atherton
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Design ideas for a back patio in San Francisco with a water feature and an awning.
Terrace and pergola
Terrace and pergola
Bakken Design BuildBakken Design Build
Wood and glass doors leading on to a colored concrete terrace under a cedar pergola.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary patio in Seattle.
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
Chicago Landscape Lighting
Chicago Landscape Lighting
Accents LightingAccents Lighting
Exterior and Landscape Lighting of Chicago Urban Space.
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Chicago with fencing.
Olsen Property
Olsen Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
hardscaping, 1.4 minus gravel walkway, rock garden, water features, waterfall, pondless, outdoor living space, outdoor seating, concrete pavers, flagstone hardscaping

Green 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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