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Grey Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor AdditionsOutdoor Additions
“L” shape kitchen area with bar seating, built-in grill and refrigerator. Also granite counter top and under counter lighting.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Baltimore with concrete paving and an awning.
Gorgeous Outdoor Living with Lighted Water Features
Gorgeous Outdoor Living with Lighted Water Features
Power Concrete Construction & Design CenterPower Concrete Construction & Design Center
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Cedar Rapids with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and an awning.
'Corporate Condo'
'Corporate Condo'
Tina Mellino- ZIA INTERIORSTina Mellino- ZIA INTERIORS
Manny Sanchez manny@lifeinaboxmedia.com
Small classic back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.
Garage Floors
Garage Floors
Garage Kings (San Jose, CA)Garage Kings (San Jose, CA)
Installation of Polyaspartic coating and flake over carport - 150 sq. ft. garage - Flake Color: Birchwood - Location: Mountain View, CA - Estimate: $1100
sliding door repair
sliding door repair
Smooth SlidersSmooth Sliders
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Miami with an awning and natural stone paving.
Fairfax Backyard Retreat - Stone patio, walls, walkways, steps
Fairfax Backyard Retreat - Stone patio, walls, walkways, steps
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
This is an example of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Silverdal III
Silverdal III
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Eva Bengtsson
Design ideas for a medium sized back patio in Stockholm with a potted garden, decomposed granite and an awning.
Marchiato Villa & Relais
Marchiato Villa & Relais
Maurizio EspositoMaurizio Esposito
Maurizio Esposito
Photo of a mediterranean front patio in Naples with an awning.
Our Work
Our Work
Landscape Depot IncLandscape Depot Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.
Tucson Tortoises in the Shade
Tucson Tortoises in the Shade
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
This was a unique remodel project of a crowded backyard. The customers requested shade, screening from the uphill neighbors and a usable entertaining space all while working to integrate a suitable habitat for their desert tortoises. Unique elements include extensive shade sails, a waterfall with integrated tortoise beach, tortoise caves, tortoise friendly plantings, and a complete integrated landscape sound system. Roni Ziemba, www.ziembaphoto.com
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Raindrum DesignRaindrum Design
Outdoor kitchen
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.
Project 3
Project 3
Gulf Coast Retractable Screens IncGulf Coast Retractable Screens Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Orange County with an awning.
Awnings
Awnings
Shades Of MarinShades Of Marin
This is an example of a modern back patio in Orange County with concrete paving and an awning.
Integral Lighting
Integral Lighting
Integral LightingIntegral Lighting
Clearwater Swimming Pool Company
Photo of a back patio in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Patios
Patios
Cutabove Landscape LLCCutabove Landscape LLC
Large classic back patio in New York with a fire feature, brick paving and an awning.
Retractable Canopy
Retractable Canopy
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
Photo of a large modern back patio in Other with an awning and concrete slabs.
Pavilions & Pergolas
Pavilions & Pergolas
Paradise Projects LLCParadise Projects LLC
Inspiration for a back patio in Philadelphia with an awning.
Cabrera
Cabrera
Just Grillin Outdoor LivingJust Grillin Outdoor Living
Doug Driscoll
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and an awning.
Cape Harbour
Cape Harbour
Shutter Specialists LLCShutter Specialists LLC
Koogler Homes,
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.
Town and Country, MO Outdoor living space
Town and Country, MO Outdoor living space
HomeMatters Alliance, LLCHomeMatters Alliance, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in St Louis with natural stone paving and an awning.

Grey Patio with an Awning 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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