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Waukesha Residence
Waukesha Residence
Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal ServicesBret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services
Samantha Carlson
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Lake Shore Arts and Crafts Garden
Lake Shore Arts and Crafts Garden
Calafia DesignCalafia Design
Katy Sheppard
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and a pergola.
A Summer Vacation at Home
A Summer Vacation at Home
Autumn Leaf Landscape DesignAutumn Leaf Landscape Design
Autumn Leaf Landscape Design
This is an example of a classic back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen and concrete paving.
Outdoor Living Area
Outdoor Living Area
Chaffey Building GroupChaffey Building Group
Photo Credit: Matt Edington
Traditional courtyard patio in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
INVERNESS LANDSCAPE #2
INVERNESS LANDSCAPE #2
The Barn: Landscape + ArchitectureThe Barn: Landscape + Architecture
Photo of a classic patio in Chicago with no cover.
Custom steel and aircraft cable fence-trellis for vine tapestry
Custom steel and aircraft cable fence-trellis for vine tapestry
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Custom metal fence fabricated by Garden Iron of Essex, CT. Photograpy by Liz Linder (www.lizlinder.com).
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Boston with brick paving.
Walled-Pool-West-Hills-Wall-1
Walled-Pool-West-Hills-Wall-1
Go PaversGo Pavers
GoPavers.com
Inspiration for a classic patio in Los Angeles.
Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor Fireplace
Trent Companies, IncTrent Companies, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Indianapolis with a fire feature, stamped concrete and no cover.
Fire pit, sport court, oversized paver patio
Fire pit, sport court, oversized paver patio
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Sport court, Fire pit, arbor, paver patio, stone pathway, Basketball court, retaining walls, sloped landscapes, outdoor living.
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Portland.
Forestvale Residence
Forestvale Residence
Gelderman Landscape ServicesGelderman Landscape Services
Jeff McNeill
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Toronto with a gazebo.
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Small Yard in Potomac MD
Small Yard in Potomac MD
Inviting SpacesInviting Spaces
Joylyn Hannahs Photography, LLC
Design ideas for a classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Stamford Renovation
Stamford Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
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Rainier Natural Stone Veneer Fireplace
Rainier Natural Stone Veneer Fireplace
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
This beautiful residential home uses the Quarry Mill's Rainier natural thin stone veneer on a stunning exterior fireplace. Rainier stone brings a blend of browns, tans, whites, some blacks and a few bands of red to your natural stone veneer project. The random shapes of Rainier stone help you create imaginative patterns for both large and small projects. Fireplaces, accent walls, and kitchen backsplashes all look great with the random shapes and textures of Rainier stone. Smaller projects like door and window trim, mailboxes and light posts will all benefit from the mosaic of colors. The brown variations of tans, browns, and bands of red will compliment basic and modern decors.
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines
Brooke Wagner DesignBrooke Wagner Design
Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Orange County.
Hailey Residence
Hailey Residence
GravitasGravitas
Alpinfoto
Photo of a rustic back patio steps in Boise.
Warm & Welcoming Outdoor Living
Warm & Welcoming Outdoor Living
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
A perfect place to relax and read a book with the warmth of a fire and glow of lantern light. Walk through the soaring archway to this patio featuring a beautiful corner brick fireplace, comfortable seating, and copper lanterns. Featured lanterns: French Quarter on Cafe Du Monde bracket http://ow.ly/3ClN30nBAAm | Williamsburg Flush Mount http://ow.ly/MTwg30nBACS Landscaping by Bellwether Landscape Architects http://ow.ly/3UDk30nBAF7
Canton Outdoor Kitchen
Canton Outdoor Kitchen
Provost Companies, Inc.Provost Companies, Inc.
This landscape construction project involved the design and construction of a fully functional custom outdoor kitchen featuring Lynx appliances, Vetrazzo countertops, and stone veneer. Includes a direct gas grill and side burner. Hot and cold fully functional sink with a cocktail station. This project also features a Unilock Richcliff patio with a town hall accent. Provost Companies is a landscaping company serving Canton, MA.
Charolais Farm
Charolais Farm
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Inspiration for a traditional patio in New York.
Dannyhill Beverly Hills
Dannyhill Beverly Hills
Landcraft StudioLandcraft Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.

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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