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Luxury Patio Ideas and Designs

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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
Beacon Hill Brownstone
Beacon Hill Brownstone
TOMHILL STUDIOTOMHILL STUDIO
A custom outdoor Kitchen was designed simultaneously with the wood screening for a seamless appearance. The built-in bbq and cooktop are surrounded with a honed black granite and behind, the Corten retaining wall forms a planter for an herb garden. The shed houses bikes that the family uses to get around town.
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
Arbolado
Arbolado
CORDERO CONSTRUCTION COCORDERO CONSTRUCTION CO
Beach style back patio in Santa Barbara with an outdoor shower.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inspiration for an expansive country back patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Exteriors
Exteriors
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Large rustic patio in Other.
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.
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.
Ordway Street
Ordway Street
Eisenmann ArchitectureEisenmann Architecture
Mark Compton
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
A Relaxing Anytime Retreat
A Relaxing Anytime Retreat
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Richmond with a fireplace, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Outside Details
Outside Details
Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, FloridaSeaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida
Outside details
This is an example of a large traditional courtyard patio in Miami with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Pre-War Masterpiece
Pre-War Masterpiece
The Robin Kencel TeamThe Robin Kencel Team
A Norman French-style estate with a manor-born pedigree, this home was designed by celebrated American architect, Harrie T. Lindeberg, evoking the very essence of elegance and sophistication. Its timeless artistry is vividly on display at every turn throughout this property. Gracious and grand, the home is immersed in light and flowing with impressively scaled rooms, a pine cathedral ceiling, and a unique and unusually large knotty pine paneled library. Details such as lead paned windows, a Ludovici tile roof, and splendid period hardware exemplify the architectural distinction of this rare pre-war masterpiece, and absolute treasure. This stunning storybook property is set in the exquisite woodlands of the most prestigious enclave of mid-country Connecticut, off picturesque Round Hill. Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, creator of Central Park and Queens Park in London, Khakum Wood is reminiscent of Olmstead’s Manhattan centerpiece with a gently rolling landscape, two lakes, and homes perfectly positioned in harmony with the natural surroundings. Khakum Wood is just minutes from downtown Greenwich, schools, the parkway, and highway. Its transportive feeling makes it hard to believe that you are so close to shopping, restaurants, and more.
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
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.
Custom Coastal Cottage
Custom Coastal Cottage
Naples Bay Builders, Inc.Naples Bay Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large beach style back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
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.
Pool Pavilion
Pool Pavilion
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
Pavilion at night. At center is a wood-burning fire pit with a custom copper hood. An internal fan in the flue pulls smoke up and out of the pavilion. Octagonal fire pit and spa are on axis with the home's octagonal dining table up the slope and inside the house. At right is the bathroom, at left is the outdoor kitchen. I designed this outdoor living project when at CG&S, and it was beautifully built by their team. Photo: Paul Finkel 2012
Wicker Park -Chicago
Wicker Park -Chicago
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
©Brett Bulthuis 2018
Contemporary courtyard patio in Chicago with gravel, no cover and a fireplace.
R- Stamped Concrete Patio, Seating wall with flagstone caps and dropped in grill
R- Stamped Concrete Patio, Seating wall with flagstone caps and dropped in grill
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with a dripped in the grill, a natural stone seating wall with flagstone caps and LED lights.
Photo of a large classic back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and no cover.
Knollwood Home
Knollwood Home
Echo WorkshopEcho Workshop
All photos taken by Pamela Cortes with Echo Workshop.
Expansive classic back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.

Luxury 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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