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Grey Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Parade of Homes 2019
Parade of Homes 2019
Modern LandscapeModern Landscape
This gorgeous custom outdoor water feature was featured in the 2019 Parade of Homes. With a poured concrete base, this fountain is completely self-contained, so you can enjoy the soothing sound of bubbling water without the maintenance of a pond.
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Shear ConstructionShear Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in Orange County with concrete slabs.
Fountainscape in Saline, MI
Fountainscape in Saline, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
We turned this old mill stone into a water feature and bird bath for one of our customers. We placed it just outside their living room window so they can enjoy the noise of the water and watch the birds play in the water.
Modern Courtyard Garden
Modern Courtyard Garden
Unique Landscapes LtdUnique Landscapes Ltd
Small modern courtyard patio in West Midlands with a water feature and natural stone paving.
theSage
theSage
Arbor South ArchitectureArbor South Architecture
Mike Dean
Small traditional courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
GardenWiseGardenWise
Michael K. Wilkinson
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in DC Metro with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
Cole
Cole
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Internal North facing courtyard for Williamstown project. View of stairs and preliminary garden design to internal courtyards. Windows and doors are aluminum and floors are off white travertine marble. A similar treatment to the first floor provides for the stack effect and cross ventilation.
Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
This is an example of a retro courtyard patio in San Francisco with tiled flooring and no cover.
Entrance to Napa Valley Home with Fountain
Entrance to Napa Valley Home with Fountain
Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.
This beautiful courtyard was designed around a pergola and fountain. A collection of containers and flowering plants accentuate this tranquil entrance to this Napa Valley home.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Medium sized traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
Ultra Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Ultra Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Trickle Creek Designer HomesTrickle Creek Designer Homes
Photo of a farmhouse courtyard patio in Calgary with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Contemporary Courtyard Didsbury Manchester
Contemporary Courtyard Didsbury Manchester
Outside Rooms Garden DesignOutside Rooms Garden Design
Smart contemporary courtyard. K Rend walls and raised planters, Evergreen planting including olive trees, box and lavanders. Corner seating and infra-red heater. Harvest Limestone paving. Pleached evergreen trees.
Outdoor living room slate patio in Manalapan, Florida
Outdoor living room slate patio in Manalapan, Florida
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Outdoor living area, black slate patios by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. in Manalapan, Florida
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Historic Highlands
Historic Highlands
Prolithic DesignsProlithic Designs
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard patio in Denver with stamped concrete and no cover.
West London Courtyard
West London Courtyard
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Inspiration for a small classic courtyard patio in London with brick paving.
CASAさかのうえ
CASAさかのうえ
岸本和彦　acaa岸本和彦　acaa
Photo by : 上田宏
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio steps in Yokohama.
Camperdown courtyard - indoor/outdoor living
Camperdown courtyard - indoor/outdoor living
Quercus GardensQuercus Gardens
Ashleigh Lane
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen, no cover and decking.
theSage
theSage
Arbor South ArchitectureArbor South Architecture
Mike Dean
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Newport Beach Custom Home 01
Newport Beach Custom Home 01
Sennikoff Architects, Inc.Sennikoff Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic courtyard patio in Orange County.

Grey 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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