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Large Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Paradise Retreat
Paradise Retreat
Studio LandscapeStudio Landscape
Alfresco dining under the oaks with hanging Moroccan lanterns provide the ceiling for the outdoor wood fired pizza oven. There is plenty of room towards the rear of the garden for dancing or conversation. The floor plane is stabilized decomposed granite. The Italian terra cotta planters include easy to maintain, succulents.
Lafayette Contemporary Tropical Resort
Lafayette Contemporary Tropical Resort
Viator & Associates IncViator & Associates Inc
Large world-inspired back patio in New Orleans with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
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
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Las Vegas with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Backyard Patio Seating Area
Backyard Patio Seating Area
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
The backyard retreat features stone arches and covered patios, a pool, a spa, and luxury landscaping.
Large mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a water feature.
Gordon Woods
Gordon Woods
Uncommon Ground Landscape DesignUncommon Ground Landscape Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Toronto with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
EXTERIORS
EXTERIORS
Ticsa AmericaTicsa America
Large mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Our Best Work
Our Best Work
Conscape Lighting + AudioConscape Lighting + Audio
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Toronto with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Private Residence - Disney's Golden Oak
Private Residence - Disney's Golden Oak
J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.
Lawrence Taylor Photography
Large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Custom Water Feature
Custom Water Feature
TreasurescapesTreasurescapes
Design ideas for a large back patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Pavers Pool Deck From Beginning to End NEW VIEW 8
Pavers Pool Deck From Beginning to End NEW VIEW 8
Go PaversGo Pavers
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature and concrete paving.
Mediterranean Modern
Mediterranean Modern
Circa Genevieve IDCirca Genevieve ID
Photo of a large modern back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Stunning Outdoor Living Space Collaboration
Stunning Outdoor Living Space Collaboration
T.W. Ellis LLCT.W. Ellis LLC
The homeowners were looking for something imaginative, and they were open to new creative design ideas. They love to entertain at home and decided to invest in an outdoor living space that would provide both a welcoming atmosphere for socializing as well as the perfect environment for underwater photography.
Prairie-Style Custom Home Design and Build
Prairie-Style Custom Home Design and Build
Penn Contractors IncPenn Contractors Inc
Custom Home Design/Build Services by Penn Contractors in Emmaus, PA. Photos by Hub Wilson Photography in Allentown, PA.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Fairfax Patio with Bar, Water Feature & Sitting Walls
Fairfax Patio with Bar, Water Feature & Sitting Walls
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Techo Bloc Blu 60MM in Shale Grey & Oceana Colors with Curbstones. Natural Stone (Mica) Veneer Wall with Gas Fire Table. Stone Veneer Grill Station. Located in Mount Vernon, VA
Carol's instant landscape
Carol's instant landscape
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Portland with a water feature, decking and a pergola.
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
The slightly raised Koi pond directs guests to the front entrance door beneath the overhanging balcony above.
This is an example of a large classic courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Overland Park Outdoor Living
Overland Park Outdoor Living
Creative Outdoor SpacesCreative Outdoor Spaces
Open expanses of lawn and distant views are framed by the open columned structure built to enclose a formal patio with a featured fountain.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Kansas City with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
La Quinta
La Quinta
McKee & CompanyMcKee & Company
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Spivey Construction Company, Inc
Spivey Construction Company, Inc
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Photo of a large classic back patio in Charlotte with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Troon Residence 2
Troon Residence 2
Jay Baker ArchitectsJay Baker Architects
Frank White Photography
Photo of a large traditional courtyard patio in Houston with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.

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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