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Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Koi Pond/Water Garden-HGTV Amazing Water Homes
Koi Pond/Water Garden-HGTV Amazing Water Homes
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Bill Bibb, Designer Archiverde Landscape, built by Pool Environments The project includes a koi pond/water garden and waterwall. The koi/water garden acts as a "mote" to the entrance of the residence. Thick native Texas limestone leuders create a bridge visitors cross to reach the home. A large glass wall with built in planters on top is settled in the middle of the water garden and greets visitors upon arrival. It also services as a divider between the main house and guest quarters.
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a sitting area outside the front entry provides for gathering spaces alongside the private courtyard pool
Photo of a small midcentury front patio in Orange County with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Backyard Oasis ADU
The Backyard Oasis ADU
Modern ADU PlansModern ADU Plans
The ADU is tucked into the backyard with a private landscaped garden and hang out space.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Room with a View
Outdoor Room with a View
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The custom designed and built bench protects the aesthetic calm of the front garden patio. It provides an excellent view of the neighborhood as well as the hummingbirds drawn by pink Alumroot bells, the sweet fragrance and magic wand-like blooms of Hummingbird Sage blooms, as well as the water feature.
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
This is an example of a small modern front patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs.
Robertson Residence
Robertson Residence
XteriorscapesXteriorscapes
Inspiration for a modern front patio in Christchurch.
Beachside Bungalow
Beachside Bungalow
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This front yard overhaul in Shell Beach, CA included the installation of concrete walkway and patio slabs with Mexican pebble joints, a raised concrete patio and steps for enjoying ocean-side sunset views, a horizontal board ipe privacy screen and gate to create a courtyard with raised steel planters and a custom gas fire pit, landscape lighting, and minimal planting for a modern aesthetic.
明石の家 ３つの中庭に寄り添う平屋
明石の家 ３つの中庭に寄り添う平屋
arbol一級建築士事務所　arbol一級建築士事務所　
Photo of a medium sized scandi front patio in Osaka with a fireplace, concrete paving and a pergola.
Tiny Houses in the Woods
Tiny Houses in the Woods
The Construction Group Montana, LLCThe Construction Group Montana, LLC
Spacious deck for taking in the clean air! Feel like you are in the middle of the wilderness while just outside your front door! Fir and larch decking feels like it was grown from the trees that create your canopy.
Modern Mediterranean Design
Modern Mediterranean Design
Roy Altaras Landscape Design and BuildRoy Altaras Landscape Design and Build
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Beach Style Patio
Beach Style Patio
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, no cover and concrete paving.
Fully Decorated Bluestone Fountain
Fully Decorated Bluestone Fountain
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free QuoteLinda Oyama Bryan
Patios/Pool Deck
Patios/Pool Deck
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
This is an example of a small traditional front patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and no cover.
Cambridge Pavers
Cambridge Pavers
Naturescapes Landscaping, Inc.Naturescapes Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic front patio in New York with concrete paving and no cover.
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Cracked bluestone patio with brick edge leading into driveway. Front landscape with flowering perennials and annuals.
Design ideas for a beach style front patio in Grand Rapids with brick paving.
Lawton Wood
Lawton Wood
UserUser
Fall and Summer container gardens designed for a longtime client.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in Seattle with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Sewickley Patio and Arbor
Sewickley Patio and Arbor
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
The existing patio area was converted into an outdoor living space that ties into the architectural elements of the house.
Design ideas for a small traditional front patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Sewickley Patio and Arbor
Sewickley Patio and Arbor
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
Built upon an existing patio, the fireplace was designed to anchor the space.
Small traditional front patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Classic Residence
Classic Residence
Robert Dean ArchitectsRobert Dean Architects
Photographer Georg Mueller-Nicholson
Inspiration for a large classic front patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Osterville Seaside Residence
Osterville Seaside Residence
Duckham Architecture & InteriorsDuckham Architecture & Interiors
View of the front patio and entry sequence with natural gardens. Photo by Duckham Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical front patio in Boston with natural stone paving.

Front 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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