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Luxury Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Intricate Paving
Intricate Paving
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Landscape Architect: Douglas Hoerr, FASLA; Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for an expansive classic front patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a small modern front patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
Scott's Lake House
Scott's Lake House
Bassett Furniture Design StudioBassett Furniture Design Studio
Interior designer Scott Dean's home on Sun Valley Lake
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front patio in Other with a water feature.
Fully Decorated Bluestone Fountain
Fully Decorated Bluestone Fountain
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free QuoteLinda Oyama Bryan
Lucas Residence
Lucas Residence
Peter M. Hestevold, DBC&M,LLCPeter M. Hestevold, DBC&M,LLC
Loggia
Inspiration for a classic front patio in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Fernhill Drive
Fernhill Drive
Bergez & Associates Design StudioBergez & Associates Design Studio
Seating area by pool.
Design ideas for an expansive classic front patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Frusci Residence
Frusci Residence
Landscape Creations Inc.Landscape Creations Inc.
Medium sized traditional front patio in New York with concrete paving and no cover.
Beach Front San Clemente
Beach Front San Clemente
Obvious Flair Interior DesignObvious Flair Interior Design
Martin King Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Modern Transformation
Modern Transformation
Totalbuild LtdTotalbuild Ltd
Inspiration for a large contemporary front patio in Auckland with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse
Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Large country front patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
The Logan Building
The Logan Building
Brent Swift DesignBrent Swift Design
Brandon Snider
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front patio in Oklahoma City with natural stone paving and no cover.
Arash
Arash
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
Contemporary front entrance with stone cap veneer, synthetic lawn, concrete steppers and Mexican pebbles.
Photo of a contemporary front patio in San Francisco with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse Retreat
Modern Farmhouse Retreat
Nicholson CompaniesNicholson Companies
Photo of a large nautical front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
This is an example of a large traditional front patio in Austin with no cover and decomposed granite.
Napa Valley Roof + Pool Deck
Napa Valley Roof + Pool Deck
JTA Stoneworks LLCJTA Stoneworks LLC
This is an example of a contemporary front patio in Other.
Pearl 6x12 Pavers
Pearl 6x12 Pavers
USA Marble LLCUSA Marble LLC
Gorgeous driveway with our 6x12 Pearl Marble Pavers. Very elegant and clean look.
Expansive modern front patio in Miami with natural stone paving.
Richards Residence
Richards Residence
Foch Family Landscape ArchitectureFoch Family Landscape Architecture
This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.
Best Patio Designer NYC - NYPLANTINGS
Best Patio Designer NYC - NYPLANTINGS
NY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape LightingNY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape Lighting
Brooklyn Townhouse rear yard Landscape Designers NY Plantings are the best NYC Landscapes and hardscape builders for concrete pavers, patio design, note the custom built carpentry such as wood deck, custom built wood fence, beautiful custom madern planter with custom made benches. by New York Plantings Garden designers NYC
Outdoor entertainment in the screen porch
Outdoor entertainment in the screen porch
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
Beautifully appointed custom home near Venice Beach, FL. Designed with the south Florida cottage style that is prevalent in Naples. Every part of this home is detailed to show off the work of the craftsmen that created it.
Haslett Exterior Restoration and Reimagination
Haslett Exterior Restoration and Reimagination
Halm & Perkins, LLCHalm & Perkins, LLC
Our design team was tasked with updating the existing 25+ year old deck and outdoor entertainment area for a lake front home.
Photo of a medium sized modern front patio in Grand Rapids with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.

Luxury Front 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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