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Luxury Medium Sized Patio Ideas and Designs

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Metal Roof Extension Outdoor Entertain Areas
Metal Roof Extension Outdoor Entertain Areas
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Dallas with a fire feature and a pergola.
Prairie Style Reimagined
Prairie Style Reimagined
Lord DesignLord Design
Photography by Blackstone Studios Decorated by Lord Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic patio in Portland with natural stone paving, a pergola and a fireplace.
Bluestone Patio Terraces
Bluestone Patio Terraces
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Landscape Architect: The Garden Consultants, Inc.; Photography: Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving.
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.
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.
Contemporary BBQ Island w/ Dining Counter
Contemporary BBQ Island w/ Dining Counter
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A simple BBQ island w/ adjacent dining counter and deck is a great place to cook, dine, and entertain. BBQ island features a large format porcelain slab, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
Grindstone LandscapesGrindstone Landscapes
Custom-made outdoor kitchen, incorporating BBQ, fridge, Pizza oven, sink and storage space. Pergola creating a light filled covered dining space Travertine paving complimenting the contemporary colour palette
North Shore Rain Garden
North Shore Rain Garden
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
The rear of this Central Street Neighborhood yard floods regularly during heavy rains. Rather than fight mother nature, Prassas Landscape Studio created a rain garden to store excess stormwater until it can percolate into the soil. The rain garden is also fed by the roof’s runoff and basement’s sump pump through a contemporary steel runnel. Stone steppers penetrate a curved wall to lead to the back firepit seating area. The upper terrace stairs were modernized and the lower terrace was reconfigured. Darris Lee Harris Photography
Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Bertolami InteriorsBertolami Interiors
Bertolami Interiors, Summit Landscape Development
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Amenia Farmhouse
Amenia Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Rue Magazine
J Stamped Concrete Patio
J Stamped Concrete Patio
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with the slate pattern, block seating wall with caps, LED lights, block fire pit and TREX decking with vinyl railing with LED lights as well. The fire-pit also has a coping which add a very awesome figture
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Anderson LandscapeAnderson Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Portland Maine with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Darien, Connecticut Outdoor Kitchen
Darien, Connecticut Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Located in the idyllic town of Darien, Connecticut, this rustic barn-style home is outfitted with a luxury Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen. Compact in size, the outdoor kitchen is ideal for entertaining family and friends. The Kalamazoo Hybrid Fire Built-in Grill features three seriously powerful gas burners totaling 82,500 BTUs and a generous 726 square inches of primary grilling surface. The Hybrid Grill is not only the “best gas grill” there is – it also cooks with wood and charcoal. This means any grilling technique is at the homeowner’s disposal – from searing and indirect grilling, to rotisserie roasting over a live wood fire. This all stainless-steel grill is hand-crafted in the U.S.A. to the highest quality standards so that it can withstand even the harshest east coast winters. A Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Built-in Cooktop Cabinet flanks the grill and expands the kitchens cooking capabilities, offering two gas burners. Stainless steel outdoor cabinetry was incorporated into the outdoor kitchen design for ample storage. All Kalamazoo cabinetry is weather-tight, meaning dishes, cooks tools and non-perishable food items can be stored outdoors all year long without moisture or debris seeping in. The outdoor kitchen provides a place from the homeowner’s to grill, entertain and enjoy their picturesque surrounds.
Encino Estate
Encino Estate
JWT AssociatesJWT Associates
A small backyard was transformed into several outdoor rooms for cooking, dining, lounging, and playing bocce. Lee Manning Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and brick paving.
Fireplace Seating
Fireplace Seating
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
The seating area in front of the fireplace features an intricate handcrafted pebble mosaic carpet. Photo by Todor Spasov.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Urban Outdoor Living
Urban Outdoor Living
Trevor Fulmer DesignTrevor Fulmer Design
To create a colonial outdoor living space, we gut renovated this patio, incorporating heated bluestones, a custom traditional fireplace and bespoke furniture. The space was divided into three distinct zones for cooking, dining, and lounging. Firing up the built-in gas grill or a relaxing by the fireplace, this space brings the inside out.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Medium sized classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a bbq area.
Atlantic Beach Modern Backyard
Atlantic Beach Modern Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
This modern outdoor living space mere blocks from the beach is replete with all of the best staycation features. There is a cozy, yet refined screened patio space with a glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) wrapped spa that is situated opposite a Wolf-equipped outdoor dining and seating area. A custom GFRC fireplace with GFRC mantel connects the areas, while providing a touch of privacy. Through the retractable screens, a pair of Restoration Hardware chaise lounge chairs call for a sunning session. To beat the heat our clients can retreat to the pool and recline on the end-to-end sun shelf. Artificial turf and a stretch of Mexican beach pebble frame the pool and generous porcelain coping. Aloe, hibiscus, bamboo muhly, cabbage palms and other tropical landscaping enhance the modern beach aesthetic. Photos by Craig O'Neal
Pool Cabana
Pool Cabana
Nyhus Design GroupNyhus Design Group
Designed to compliment the existing single story home in a densely wooded setting, this Pool Cabana serves as outdoor kitchen, dining, bar, bathroom/changing room, and storage. Photos by Ross Pushinaitus.

Luxury Medium Sized 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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