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Vibrant Hideaway
Vibrant Hideaway
Troy Silva Design Group Inc.Troy Silva Design Group Inc.
This is an example of an eclectic patio in San Diego with a fire feature.
Contemporary Family Retreat & Sport Court
Contemporary Family Retreat & Sport Court
Ground One Landscape Design + BuildGround One Landscape Design + Build
This visually simple, modern solution is unique within its suburban context, and gives this family the custom landscape of their dreams. The homeowners’ wish list included a modern design and clearly defined spaces: a larger dining patio, firepit patio, hot tub, and a 4-season sport court (which gets flooded for ice hockey in the winter). Circulation and screening were key in Ground One’s landscape design. A sport court could overwhelm the entire backyard, so it was raised three feet above the primary backyard to physically separate different spaces, and minimize its visual impact. Rectangular bluestone in a running bond pattern was used in all the gathering spaces (dining, firepit, hot tub). Bluestone walls reinforce a simple material palette. A larger dining patio was installed near the house for greater entertaining flexibility. Plank paver paths connect to a private hot tub area and allow kids to don hockey gear and enter the sport court without messing up the house. The firepit patio is at the back of the property, nestled into the existing hillside under a large oak and below the sport court terrace. Plantings reinforce the geometry of each gathering space, provide focal points, and create layers of screening and separation from any given vantage point. Hardy species were selected for their low-maintenance requirements and various seasons of interest. Landscape lighting was incorporated to provide way finding between the patios, accent various hardscape elements, and highlight the trees.
Outdoor Hip Roof Wood Fired Pizza Ovens
Outdoor Hip Roof Wood Fired Pizza Ovens
MugnainiMugnaini
Find the perfect outdoor oven for your backyard, garden, poolside or patio. Mugnaini outdoor pizza ovens are the ideal centerpiece for alfresco dining and entertaining. Pick from a variety of shapes and sizes, and create the ultimate open-air kitchen with a Mugnaini wood fired oven. www.mugnaini.com
Mid century House
Mid century House
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Photo by Maggie Cole Architectural Photography. The addition of the Privacy wall at the left of the new French doors provides a very tranquil retreat for the new patio area. The geometry is strong, here rectilinear shapes are seen in the openings at the top of the wall and in the muntins of the French doors, tying into the existing house window. The diagonal of the limestone paver pattern draws the visitor from the house to the pond.
Patio
Patio
Rachel Reider InteriorsRachel Reider Interiors
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio steps in Boston with no cover and concrete paving.
Elegant Townhome in Pasadena
Elegant Townhome in Pasadena
Charmean Neithart InteriorsCharmean Neithart Interiors
Erika Bierman Photography www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Photo of a classic back patio in Los Angeles with no cover.
Backyard landscape design
Backyard landscape design
Splendor Landscape Designs Ltd.Splendor Landscape Designs Ltd.
Design ideas for a classic back patio in New York with brick paving.
Milieu Design
Milieu Design
Milieu LandscapingMilieu Landscaping
Design ideas for a classic patio in Chicago with a gazebo.
Jardín Multiestancial
Jardín Multiestancial
UN JARDIN PARA MIUN JARDIN PARA MI
Roberto Román
Design ideas for a modern patio in Other.
Summer Kitchens
Summer Kitchens
Kent & Kent Residential DesignKent & Kent Residential Design
Terry Halsey Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Houston with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Bethesda Equinox Adjustable Louvered Roof, Patio and Grill Station
Bethesda Equinox Adjustable Louvered Roof, Patio and Grill Station
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
This built-in grill station lets these homeowners cookout rain-or shine, all year round!
Design ideas for a medium sized classic patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Rustic courtyard patio steps in San Francisco.
French Statement
French Statement
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
jeri koegel
Mediterranean patio in Orange County with natural stone paving and no cover.
Multi-Level Patio - Laurel, NE
Multi-Level Patio - Laurel, NE
Country Nursery, IncCountry Nursery, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.
Retaining walls Spalling Repair
Retaining walls Spalling Repair
XYZ'sXYZ's
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a potted garden, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Дом в Красногорске
Дом в Красногорске
Архитектурная мастерская АкантАрхитектурная мастерская Акант
Photo of a classic patio in Moscow with an outdoor kitchen.
Rue Group, Inc.
Rue Group, Inc.
Rue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape ArchitectRue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape Architect
A beautiful home was surrounded by an old and poorly laid out landscape before our firm was called in to evaluate ways to re-organize the spaces and pull the whole look together for the rich and refined tastes of this client. Today they are proud to entertain at poolside where there is now enough space to have over-flowing parties. A vine covered custom wood lattice arbor successfully hides the side of the garage while creating a stunning focal point at the shallow end of the pool. An intimate courtyard garden is just a step outside the Master Bedroom where the sounds of the central water fountain can be heard throughout the house and lush plantings, cobblestone paving and low iron rail accents transport you to New Orleans. The front yard and stone entry now truly reflect this home’s incredible interior and a charming rose garden, that was once an unused lawn area, leads to a secret garden.
Prideaux Design
Prideaux Design
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Inspiration for a modern patio in Phoenix.
Pope
Pope
Summerour ArchitectsSummerour Architects
5,400 Heated Square Foot home in St. Simons Island, GA
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Atlanta with a water feature.
2014 APLD International Landscape Designer of the Year- Colin Miller
2014 APLD International Landscape Designer of the Year- Colin Miller
Association of Professional Landscape DesignersAssociation of Professional Landscape Designers
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

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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