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Large Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Front Porch Farmhouse
Front Porch Farmhouse
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front patio in Dallas with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large modern front patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Fairbanks Highlands
Fairbanks Highlands
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in San Diego with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
HHH Ranch
HHH Ranch
Katheryn Lott ArchitectsKatheryn Lott Architects
Large mediterranean front patio in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Raised Terrace Bluestone Patio in Edina
Raised Terrace Bluestone Patio in Edina
English StoneEnglish Stone
Raised, full color bluestone patio on Fondulac stone walls. With front entry stone steps. By English Stone
Inspiration for a large traditional front patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Brick walkways and a brick patio work in concert with boxwood and yew hedges on this farmhouse landscape. A fire pit, Adirondack furniture and plenty of annual flowers are also woven into the fabric of this landscape design.
Revelry
Revelry
Andrew HeiserAndrew Heiser
Large modern front patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
UserUser
Inspiration for a large eclectic front patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and no cover.
Saratoga Contemporary
Saratoga Contemporary
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
@ Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Large contemporary front patio in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Hasienda
Hasienda
Stephanie Barnes-CastroStephanie Barnes-Castro
Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.
Linear Synthesis
Linear Synthesis
MARPA DESIGN STUDIOMARPA DESIGN STUDIO
Initial Concept Design: Entasis Group; Landscape Architecture Design: MARPA; Landscape Construction: Environmental Designs, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front patio in Denver with concrete slabs.
Fireplaces using Buechel Stone
Fireplaces using Buechel Stone
Buechel Stone CorpBuechel Stone Corp
This stunning waterfront residence features a custom version of Buechel Stone's Fond du Lac Country Squire by using coursed bands of Fond du Lac Tailored. If you look at this series of all four photos, you'll notice how this gorgeous blend of stone ties everything together - from the outdoor fireplace, to the retaining walls, to the exterior of the home. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Fond-du-Lac-Co...
MEMORIAL | court yard
MEMORIAL | court yard
Symmetry ArchitectsSymmetry Architects
"Best of Houzz" architecture | www.symmetryarchitects.com interiors | www.browndesigngroup.com builder | www.hwhomes.com
Photo of a large traditional front patio in Dallas with gravel and no cover.
Quarrystone Wall on a lake.
Quarrystone Wall on a lake.
Designer Concepts Landscape ArchitectureDesigner Concepts Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a large front patio in Chicago with stamped concrete.
Giardino in collina
Giardino in collina
Silvia LonghiSilvia Longhi
ph. Silvia Longhi
Design ideas for a large rural front patio in Venice with natural stone paving.
Lakewood NY residential hardscape & planting
Lakewood NY residential hardscape & planting
Marlinski Landscape & Stone WorkMarlinski Landscape & Stone Work
Patrick Marlinski
Large classic front patio in New York with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Upperville Estates
Upperville Estates
River's Edge LandscapesRiver's Edge Landscapes
Large traditional front patio in DC Metro with stamped concrete and no cover.
MIr3
MIr3
GDW/a pllcGDW/a pllc
M.I.R. Phase 3 denotes the third phase of the transformation of a 1950’s daylight rambler on Mercer Island, Washington into a contemporary family dwelling in tune with the Northwest environment. Phase one modified the front half of the structure which included expanding the Entry and converting a Carport into a Garage and Shop. Phase two involved the renovation of the Basement level. Phase three involves the renovation and expansion of the Upper Level of the structure which was designed to take advantage of views to the "Green-Belt" to the rear of the property. Existing interior walls were removed in the Main Living Area spaces were enlarged slightly to allow for a more open floor plan for the Dining, Kitchen and Living Rooms. The Living Room now reorients itself to a new deck at the rear of the property. At the other end of the Residence the existing Master Bedroom was converted into the Master Bathroom and a Walk-in-closet. A new Master Bedroom wing projects from here out into a grouping of cedar trees and a stand of bamboo to the rear of the lot giving the impression of a tree-house. A new semi-detached multi-purpose space is located below the projection of the Master Bedroom and serves as a Recreation Room for the family's children. As the children mature the Room is than envisioned as an In-home Office with the distant possibility of having it evolve into a Mother-in-law Suite. Hydronic floor heat featuring a tankless water heater, rain-screen façade technology, “cool roof” with standing seam sheet metal panels, Energy Star appliances and generous amounts of natural light provided by insulated glass windows, transoms and skylights are some of the sustainable features incorporated into the design. “Green” materials such as recycled glass countertops, salvaging and refinishing the existing hardwood flooring, cementitous wall panels and "rusty metal" wall panels have been used throughout the Project. However, the most compelling element that exemplifies the project's sustainability is that it was not torn down and replaced wholesale as so many of the homes in the neighborhood have.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
This is an example of a large traditional front patio in Austin with no cover and decomposed granite.
Elberton Way: Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home
Elberton Way: Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home
Bret Franks Construction, Inc.Bret Franks Construction, Inc.
Images courtesy of Providence Design
Photo of a large traditional front patio in Little Rock with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Large 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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