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Large Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Pools, Ponds, and Water Features
Pools, Ponds, and Water Features
Landscapes By Design - Arnie Friedman, LLC.Landscapes By Design - Arnie Friedman, LLC.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in New York with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Boater's Paradise
Boater's Paradise
Knaak Design GroupKnaak Design Group
Renovated 1980's home complete with multi level outdoor living spaces. Entertainment paradise with pool, spa, fire pit, marble pavers, outdoor kitchen, landscaping, boat docks, tiki hut, and new paver driveway,
Robbinsville Backyard Patio & Deck
Robbinsville Backyard Patio & Deck
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
There is enough to love about this space to keep you busy all year round! Indulge in differing outdoor activities with this backyard retreat! With this project, you can enjoy the covered patio all year round, as well as have a relaxing time in this spacious hot tub!
Beach Haven, NJ
Beach Haven, NJ
KHE Construction CorporationKHE Construction Corporation
The outside of a beach house is just as important as the interior. If done correctly, the home will seem twice as big because the usable space will indeed be doubled. Photos by Graphicus 14. Landscaping/Hardscaping by Kline Brothers.
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.
Creating the Perfect Outdoor Living Area
Creating the Perfect Outdoor Living Area
Braen SupplyBraen Supply
Creating the Perfect Outdoor Living Area When Barrister Homes and Arapahoe Landscape Contractors came together to work on another house, they immediately thought of Braen Supply to supply the materials they needed to complete the job. From the patio to the outdoor fireplace, the homeowner was able to select materials that would help them achieve a backyard paradise with a modern feel. Working With the Experts Knowing that the fireplace was going to be the focal point of the backyard, the homeowners selected Mystic Gray with the help of the experts at Braen Supply for the patio; the cool grays in the stone would be complimented nicely by the warmth of the fire. Tennessee Gray was chosen for the wall caps and pool coping and Bluestone wall caps, steps and slabs were also incorporated into the design to really tie together the entire look of the outdoor living area. Together they were able to achieve the perfect blend of colors and materials to create a clean, modern outdoor living area the homeowner dreamed of.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Nu-View Custom Window Treatments Inc.Nu-View Custom Window Treatments Inc.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back patio in Chicago with a water feature, concrete paving and an awning.
Garell
Garell
David Hertz & Studio of Environmental ArchitectureDavid Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Other with a water feature, decking and an awning.
Passage
Passage
Flip and DwellFlip and Dwell
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Portland with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Outdoor Waterfall New Holland PA Project
Outdoor Waterfall New Holland PA Project
Clean Energy Maintenance Inc.Clean Energy Maintenance Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
View from Patio to Fountain
View from Patio to Fountain
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A covered patio space featuring a fireplace and TV entertainment center is a great place to escape from the outdoor elements to sit back, watch TV, and relax.
Palm Beach Home
Palm Beach Home
Liza Lerner Inc.Liza Lerner Inc.
Large coastal back patio in New York with a water feature and brick paving.
Bellevue-Charmingly Formal
Bellevue-Charmingly Formal
Sage and Stone LLCSage and Stone LLC
Photo of a large classic back patio in Seattle with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Outdoor Entertainment Patio, Spa, and Fire Pit
Outdoor Entertainment Patio, Spa, and Fire Pit
Ventures DesignVentures Design
Jake Steward
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Detroit with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Concrete Paved Patio
Concrete Paved Patio
DSTscaping and RLC ConstructionDSTscaping and RLC Construction
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, no cover and a water feature.
Historic Montecito Residence
Historic Montecito Residence
Cabana HomeCabana Home
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature and tiled flooring.
Patio
Patio
Chula Vista Tile & StoneChula Vista Tile & Stone
Golden White Flagstone
Design ideas for a large modern courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature and no cover.
Beautiful Oasis
Beautiful Oasis
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving, a water feature and a pergola.
Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat
Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat
Peery HomesPeery Homes
Photo of a large traditional courtyard patio in Other with no cover, a water feature and natural stone paving.

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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