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Large Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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2016 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams – Quintessence
2016 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams – Quintessence
Northwest Dream Homes, LLCNorthwest Dream Homes, LLC
Stephen Tamiesie
Inspiration for a large contemporary front patio in Portland with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Edible Living Room
Edible Living Room
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in San Diego with a pergola, a water feature and gravel.
Multi-Level Flagstone Patio with Fieldstone Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Multi-Level Flagstone Patio with Fieldstone Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Atlanta Residence
Atlanta Residence
SilverSun LandscapesSilverSun Landscapes
Timothy Reed
Large rustic back patio in Tampa with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Exterior
Exterior
Bliss Home and DesignBliss Home and Design
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature and concrete paving.
Outdoor Privacy Screens
Outdoor Privacy Screens
H&P Building LLCH&P Building LLC
Our Privacy Screens are 100% Custom Made in the USA. We are located in Colorado but we can ship for all of the 50 states. We only use high quality American Made steel. All of our Products are custom made. We can add frames, posts, brackets. There are also several designs available through our Etsy listings. Or visit our website to see more options: www.hnpbuilding.com Benefits of our privacy screens: 1- Increased privacy – The nosy neighbors and odd passersby will have a much harder time seeing your own personal goings-on. 2- Shade – On a hot summer’s day, it is always nice to find a bit of shade, and when the sun is beating down on your patio, sometimes you have to bring the shade to you. A privacy screen can offer this much-needed respite from the heat of direct sunlight. 3- Hiding eyesores – Sometimes there are things we need to keep outside and they are not always aesthetically pleasing. Things like air conditioning units and water pumps can really distract from your yard’s scenery. Privacy screens are a good way of dividing and keeping things like this out of sight. 4- Attractive – The right screen can really accentuate your yard, making it a true sight to be seen. What exactly do you do? Driven by curiosity, we thrive on challenging creativity and what is expected when designing for a space. We enhance experience through the creation and design of decorative screens. Ultimately, elevating spaces to bring people together.
Palm Beach, FL Backyard
Palm Beach, FL Backyard
Botanical VisionsBotanical Visions
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Miami with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Mid Century Backyard Renovation - Raleigh Hills, OR
Mid Century Backyard Renovation - Raleigh Hills, OR
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Acid etched concrete water feature with Mexican pebbles Photo: Stephen Cridland
Large contemporary back patio in Portland with natural stone paving, a water feature and no cover.
Prosise Project
Prosise Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
A cedar free-standing, gable style patio cover with beautiful landscaping and stone walkways that lead around the house. This project also has a day bed that is surrounded by landscaping and a water fountain.
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes Courtyard adjoins casita/guest house and main house
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Houston with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Eric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLCEric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLC
Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard patio in Albuquerque with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
The Heron Gate
The Heron Gate
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Stone walkway Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
This is an example of a large nautical back patio in Toronto with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Creative Bricks n Blocks Yard
Creative Bricks n Blocks Yard
CREATIVE BRICKS N BLOCKSCREATIVE BRICKS N BLOCKS
Have you ever dreamed of a pond in your own yard but didn't want the upkeep? This is our answer; a Pondless Waterfall Feature. All the drama, sound and movement of a traditional water feature but so, so, easy to maintain. Come into our retail yard to see our many water features.
Pool & Screen Enclosures
Pool & Screen Enclosures
US Aluminum Services, Corp.US Aluminum Services, Corp.
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Orlando with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Spectacular Views
Spectacular Views
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Large contemporary back patio in New York with a water feature, gravel and a pergola.
Lafayette Hillside Engineered Pool
Lafayette Hillside Engineered Pool
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Landscape and planting by Michael Tebbs Design, Home construction by Crowder Construction, Thank you Mr. & Mrs. W. for trusting your project to the team at Crowder Construction, Michael Tebbs Design and Creative Environments... it was our pleasure to help transform your property to the beautiful entertainment area that it is today....
Dallas Transitional Pool, Spa and Fire Staycation
Dallas Transitional Pool, Spa and Fire Staycation
Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLAMike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA
Beautiful Dallas Transitional style Pool project with an perimeter overflow spa, fire bowls, fire bar, LED lights, LED gusher, recessed diving board, Travertine decks, and a large outdoor kitchen for lots of grilling. Project designed by Mike Farley. Landscaping by Joey Designs. Photo by Farley Designs.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Inspiration for a large traditional patio in Cheshire with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Johns Creek Lodge
Johns Creek Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Atlanta with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Laurel Haven Homes Award Winning Luxury Home on Lake Travis
Laurel Haven Homes Award Winning Luxury Home on Lake Travis
Laurel Haven HomesLaurel Haven Homes
FourWallsPhotography.com
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Austin with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Large Patio with a Water Feature 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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