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Grey Side Patio Ideas and Designs

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Inside Out Pool Cabana
Inside Out Pool Cabana
THE UP STUDIOTHE UP STUDIO
Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture
Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Design ideas for an expansive traditional side patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Inspiration for a large midcentury side patio in San Diego with concrete slabs, a pergola and fencing.
Azek Outside Shower Enclosure
Azek Outside Shower Enclosure
Fine Creations Works in Wood LLCFine Creations Works in Wood LLC
Fine Creations Works in Wood LLC,
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side patio in New York with an outdoor shower, decking and a pergola.
Outdoor Entertainment
Outdoor Entertainment
SRCI Design BuildSRCI Design Build
-Fans: Quorum; Old World w/ black blades; 52" -Hand Chipped Oklahoma Stone Ceiling: Behr Semi-Transparent Exterior Wood Stain; Light Lead Metal Trusses: Sherwin Williams All Surface Enamel Bronzetone; Custom Colors; Medium Brown
Martin Residence - Patio Gate
Martin Residence - Patio Gate
Caribou Creek Log & TimberCaribou Creek Log & Timber
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side patio in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Transformational Addition
Transformational Addition
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
The 'L' shape of the house creates the heavily landscaped outdoor fire pit area. The quad sliding door leads to the family room, while the windows on the left are off the kitchen (far left) and buffet built-in. This allows for food to be served directly from the house to the fire pit area.
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
Architecture ParadigmArchitecture Paradigm
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side patio in Bengaluru with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Queen Anne Remodel
Queen Anne Remodel
SkB ArchitectsSkB Architects
Rafael Soldi
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
Desert Retreat at Silverleaf
Desert Retreat at Silverleaf
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/
渋谷区I邸 / I House In Shibuya
渋谷区I邸 / I House In Shibuya
森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS
Photo Copyright Satoshi Shigeta
Large modern side patio in Tokyo with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Patio
Patio
CRx - The Cure for the Common BuildCRx - The Cure for the Common Build
Photo of a medium sized rural side patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Compact Outdoor Living Spaces
Compact Outdoor Living Spaces
Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.
Photo of a small modern side patio in Boston with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Vineyard Residence
Vineyard Residence
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
chadbourne + doss architects has created a cedar pergola that runs along the side of the Vineyard Residence and connects the front and back yards. It is bordered by grape vines and olive trees.
LEED Beachaus in White Rock
LEED Beachaus in White Rock
Green ElevationsGreen Elevations
A natural stone patio that wraps around from the front of the house along the side to meet up with a secondary driveway. We put in large monolith stones to give the grand children something to run around and to break up the side of the house where there were no windows.
Pergolas
Pergolas
N & C ConstructionN & C Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side patio in Other with a pergola.
Rolling Planter M24
Rolling Planter M24
RollingPlanterRollingPlanter
Rolling Planters, Commercial quality raised bed planter boxes made with locking wheels for mobility and for allowing your hardscape to be used for multiple activities. No messes due to tight construction and heavy environmentally friendly liner with drains. Drains / Liner provide water conservation. Photo: LIz Duer, Red Berm
Arbors
Arbors
M&M BuildersM&M Builders
patio cover in Los Altos
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Sheep's Run
Sheep's Run
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
A round bluestone and Belgium block patio set into larger pea gravel patio surrounded by low boxwood hedges.
Inspiration for a small classic side patio in New York with natural stone paving and an awning.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Universal Marble & Granite, LLCUniversal Marble & Granite, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Grey Side 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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