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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.
Golf Dream House
Golf Dream House
UserUser
Stunning outdoor living with a view! This bar and grill area offers a cozy space while enjoying the outdoors. Photographer: Giovanni Photography
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Miami with tiled flooring and a bar area.
minimalist serene retreat
minimalist serene retreat
SVA Home and GardenSVA Home and Garden
This is an example of a large back patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Custom Work
Custom Work
Gwc Decorative ConcreteGwc Decorative Concrete
Smooth surface fire pit with seat wall
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Portland with stamped concrete and no cover.
Seat Walls & Garden Walls
Seat Walls & Garden Walls
London Stoneworks LLCLondon Stoneworks LLC
WWW.LONDONSTONEWORKS.COM
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
Firepits & Fireplaces
Firepits & Fireplaces
Green View LandscapingGreen View Landscaping
Green View
This is an example of a classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature and gravel.
Coastal Luxe
Coastal Luxe
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a coastal patio in Minneapolis.
Patio Ideas
Patio Ideas
Beds and Borders Landscape DesignBeds and Borders Landscape Design
Andy Freeland
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fireplaces
Classic Stonescaping & GardensClassic Stonescaping & Gardens
Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Concrete
Concrete
Quick-N-Ez Concrete CreationsQuick-N-Ez Concrete Creations
Inspiration for a small front patio in Chicago with stamped concrete and no cover.
Greg and Theresa
Greg and Theresa
All Natural LandscapesAll Natural Landscapes
Frank Spiker
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Detroit with natural stone paving and no cover.
Arlington
Arlington
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
This riverfront property received a major facelift while keeping with the traditional style of the home. Working between an existing bulkhead and a covered patio off the back of the house, we incorporated various design elements to add plenty of "rooms" for the homeowners to entertain in. The linear pool features an elevated inset spa, with infinity edge. The pool deck, landing, and cabana floor are travertine. Brick stairs and walls match the existing brick from the property. A linear fire pit sits in a sunken gravel patio, to create a more intimate space and soften the feel of the hardscape surround. Raised planters break up space and add a bright pop of color, encouraging butterflies and birds to visit often. Photo by Josh Mauser
Outdoor Pizza Party
Outdoor Pizza Party
Outdoor InnovationsOutdoor Innovations
This is a picture of the grill island and pizza oven area in their outdoor living area. Ken Hoffman
Medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with brick paving, a fire feature and no cover.
Vistana House with Pool, Pergola, Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Vistana House with Pool, Pergola, Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.
Inspiration for a large bohemian back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Residential Glass
Residential Glass
A-1 GlassA-1 Glass
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in San Luis Obispo with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Quince Reverse Shed Eichler
Quince Reverse Shed Eichler
Guy Ayers, ArchitectGuy Ayers, Architect
Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).
Unilock Brick Pavers
Unilock Brick Pavers
JR's Creative LandscapingJR's Creative Landscaping
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Chateauesque
Chateauesque
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
Transform your backyard into an elegant retreat with outdoor entertainment features from Techo-Bloc. Installations like outdoor kitchen areas, outdoor fireplaces and outdoor fire pits offer the luxuries of family time, romance, elegance and fun, while also adding value and beauty to your home. Shown: Techo-Bloc Aberdeen slabs in Azzurro and the Baltimore retaining wall in Brushed Pewter.
Seward Park patio garden
Seward Park patio garden
Scott Mantz Associates, IncScott Mantz Associates, Inc
This is an example of a small contemporary patio in Seattle with concrete paving and a fire feature.
Bavarian Castle
Bavarian Castle
Brent Gibson Classic Home DesignBrent Gibson Classic Home Design
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Oklahoma City with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.

Grey 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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