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Luxury Brown Patio Ideas and Designs

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Waterfront Deck Living - the Grotto - Retaining Wall with a Purpose
Waterfront Deck Living - the Grotto - Retaining Wall with a Purpose
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
This space (called the Grotto) below the upper deck provides a place to relax and entertain friends. Move the table under the cover for a waterfront dining experience. The lumber is tight knot cedar with a Penofin finish.
JH Modern
JH Modern
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Expansive rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.
Outdoor Kitchen - Odessa, TX
Outdoor Kitchen - Odessa, TX
Taylor Landscape CompanyTaylor Landscape Company
Cole Taylor
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Little Horn Residence
Little Horn Residence
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This late 70's ranch style home was recently renovated with a clean, modern twist on the ranch style architecture of the existing residence. AquaTerra was hired to create the entire outdoor environment including the new pool and spa. Similar to the renovated home, this aquatic environment was designed to take a traditional pool and gives it a clean, modern twist. The site proved to be perfect for a long, sweeping curved water feature that can be seen from all of the outdoor gathering spaces as well as many rooms inside the residence. This design draws people outside and allows them to explore all of the features of the pool and outdoor spaces. Features of this resort like outdoor environment include: -Play pool with two lounge areas with LED lit bubblers -Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen Luminous series pool finish -Lightstreams glass tile -spa with six custom copper Bobe water spillway scuppers -water feature wall with three custom copper Bobe water scuppers -Fully automated with Pentair Equipment -LED lighting throughout the pool and spa -Gathering space with automated fire pit -Lounge deck area -Synthetic turf between step pads and deck -Gourmet outdoor kitchen to meet all the entertaining needs. This outdoor environment cohesively brings the clean & modern finishes of the renovated home seamlessly to the outdoors to a pool and spa for play, exercise and relaxation. Photography: Daniel Driensky
Wagner Residence
Wagner Residence
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Mosman
Mosman
Harrison's LandscapingHarrison's Landscaping
A truly beautiful garden and pool design to complement an incredible architectural designed harbour view home.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio in Sydney with no cover and a bbq area.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Medium sized traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Photo of a large back patio in Nashville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Centered on an arched pergola, the gas grill is convenient to bar seating, the refrigerator and the trash receptacle. The pergola ties into other wood structures on site and the circular bar reflects a large circular bluestone insert on the patio.
Arbolado
Arbolado
CORDERO CONSTRUCTION COCORDERO CONSTRUCTION CO
Beach style back patio in Santa Barbara with an outdoor shower.
Tualatin River Rustic I Large Addition featuring Outdoor Living & Guest Suite
Tualatin River Rustic I Large Addition featuring Outdoor Living & Guest Suite
COOPER Design BuildCOOPER Design Build
This outdoor living space in Portland features everything you need to enjoy indoor activities while still enjoying the fresh air of the outdoors. An outdoor kitchen, living room, and dining room is the perfect trifecta for entertaining.
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography
Photo of an expansive farmhouse back patio in Portland with concrete slabs, a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Westwind ConstructionWestwind Construction
Outdoor Kitchen and Dining www.jacobelliott.com
Photo of an expansive country back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
The Neapolitan
The Neapolitan
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
3170 Crayton Rd. Naples FL 34103
3170 Crayton Rd. Naples FL 34103
Dante DiSabatoDante DiSabato
Matt Steeves
Photo of a large classic back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Wine Country Retreat
Wine Country Retreat
Andrew Mann ArchitectureAndrew Mann Architecture
Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a traditional patio in San Francisco with decking and a gazebo.
Laurelhurst Garden
Laurelhurst Garden
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com
Newport Beach - Belcourt Remodel
Newport Beach - Belcourt Remodel
David A. Kaech & Associates, Inc.David A. Kaech & Associates, Inc.
Outdoor Living - Remodel Photo by Robert Hansen
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Living Addition
Outdoor Living Addition
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Johan Roetz
Expansive contemporary back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Luxury Brown 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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