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Luxury Medium Sized Patio Ideas and Designs

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Michael Kors Penthouse Apartment
Michael Kors Penthouse Apartment
Glenn Gissler DesignGlenn Gissler Design
Photo: Gross & Daley
Medium sized modern patio in New York with concrete paving and a roof extension.
1209 Harbor Drive | delray Beach, Florida
1209 Harbor Drive | delray Beach, Florida
Judi Lukens & Kim LekasJudi Lukens & Kim Lekas
Patio
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, a roof extension and concrete paving.
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
Sagaponack Outdoor Kitchen
Sagaponack Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
The outdoor dining table and bar.
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
West Village - Rooftop Garden
West Village - Rooftop Garden
The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.
Custom made IPE 'Floating' Roof Deck and planters. Custom made Feeney Cable Rail
Medium sized contemporary patio in New York with no cover, a potted garden and decking.
E. Conway Renovation
E. Conway Renovation
Studio One Architecture, Inc.Studio One Architecture, Inc.
Rion Rizzo, Creative Sources
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Atlanta with no cover and tiled flooring.
Modernizing a Moraga Landscape and pool
Modernizing a Moraga Landscape and pool
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Newcastle Outdoor Room and Patio
Newcastle Outdoor Room and Patio
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
This beautiful outdoor space was designed to replace a shady, largely unused space in our client's backyard. We transformed a small, exposed aggregate patio into an expansive covered outdoor room complete with a gas fireplace and an elaborate outdoor kitchen and bar seating area. The additional open patio space takes advantage of views out to a waterfall and greenery beyond. William Wright Photography
Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits - Elements Landscape
Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits - Elements Landscape
Elements LandscapeElements Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse side patio in Nashville with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Back Yard/Patio
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Back Yard/Patio
ING ConstructionING Construction
Back Yard / Patio Area of Accessory Dwelling Unit
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Collier Rd Pool and Cabana
Collier Rd Pool and Cabana
Thrasher Pool and SpaThrasher Pool and Spa
Cliff Finley
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Atlanta with natural stone paving, an outdoor kitchen and a gazebo.
Riverside Retreat
Riverside Retreat
Eileen Deschapelles Interior DesignEileen Deschapelles Interior Design
Landscape Designer, Robin Kramer
Medium sized contemporary back patio in New York with gravel and no cover.
Elegance After Dark | Elmhurst, IL
Elegance After Dark | Elmhurst, IL
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Covered Patio w/ Fireplace and TV
Covered Patio w/ Fireplace and TV
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This covered dining area features a fireplace, TV, and contemporary Spanish tile flooring.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Nobis Residence
Nobis Residence
One Source Outdoors/One LandscapeOne Source Outdoors/One Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Las Vegas with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature and no cover.
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
Spinnaker Bay
Spinnaker Bay
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Contemporary Coastal Balcony Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Trimline Design CenterTrimline Design Center
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen.

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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