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Large Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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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.
Combs Residence
Combs Residence
RLake ConstructionRLake Construction
Located in Beautiful Ennis Montana, this 10,000 sq ft custom designed home is nestled along Jack Creek. 7 Bedroom, 10 Bath, 4 fireplaces, game room, and chapel surrounded by pond, with reclaimed oak flooring throughout.
Morgan Residence
Morgan Residence
Wm. Thorning Little, ArchitectWm. Thorning Little, Architect
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in Tampa with a water feature, a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Saugatuck Shores Landscape
Saugatuck Shores Landscape
Erskine Associates LLCErskine Associates LLC
Photography: Barry A. Hyman
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in New York with a water feature, no cover and tiled flooring.
Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece
Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
The home features several quiet nooks, which the owner has filled with art and furniture collected from around the world.
Photo of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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.
Pool & Spa with Rainfall
Pool & Spa with Rainfall
Watters Aquatech Pools & SpasWatters Aquatech Pools & Spas
Las Vegas, NV custom swimming pools & spas by pool designers and builders: Watters Aquatech 17028762217
Large mediterranean back patio in Las Vegas with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Large traditional back patio in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Duckhorn Pass (Parade of Homes)
Duckhorn Pass (Parade of Homes)
TimberTownTimberTown
Once you're in this backyard, there's really no reason to leave. Texas Custom Construction did a great job creating an outdoor oasis.
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
BEVOLO GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BEVOLO GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in New Orleans with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Golden Oak Residence -2
Golden Oak Residence -2
Ron Manzo DesignRon Manzo Design
Outdoor courtyard with wood balcony overlooking fountain and fire pit.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Limestone Grotto Retreat
Limestone Grotto Retreat
Lotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden CenterLotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden Center
Specialty Stone Project creating a limestone grotto with naturalistic cascading stone fountain, stone benches & tiered planting beds for high ceiling basement walkout. Installed 2013 by Elemental Design - Landscape Concept by Client in collaboration with Wade Lehmann of Elemental Design. Photos by Jeeheon Cho
Details
Details
Richard Hartlage Land MorphologyRichard Hartlage Land Morphology
Photo of a large urban courtyard patio in New York with a water feature, no cover and concrete paving.
Gerrard Resort Modern
Gerrard Resort Modern
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Photographs by Jimi Smith Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean patio in Dallas with concrete paving, a water feature and a gazebo.
Our Work
Our Work
Loggia Home Del MarLoggia Home Del Mar
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Paver Patios
Paver Patios
Kingdom LandscapingKingdom Landscaping
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Baltimore with a water feature and concrete paving.
Oakland Hills Residence
Oakland Hills Residence
Miller Landscape ArchitectureMiller Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Intown Georgian Estate - Greenville, SC
Intown Georgian Estate - Greenville, SC
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Entertaining terrace between the home and guest house. Photo Credit http://www.jerryfinleyphotography.com/
Patio with Fireplace with Screened Pool Enclosure
Patio with Fireplace with Screened Pool Enclosure
DWR Construction (Doing What's Right Construction)DWR Construction (Doing What's Right Construction)
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Houston with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Various Projects
Various Projects
AJA Architecture and PlanningAJA Architecture and Planning
www.ajaarchitecture.com
Design ideas for a large courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.

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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