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Luxury Patio Steps Ideas and Designs

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Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photography by Trent Bell
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio steps in Las Vegas with a roof extension.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Photo of an expansive classic front patio steps in Other with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating
Christopher Hoover - Environmental Design ServicesChristopher Hoover - Environmental Design Services
Sonoma, CA
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio steps in San Francisco with gravel.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Matrix DesignMatrix Design
Courtyard with poolside seating and outdoor barbecue.
Expansive contemporary courtyard patio steps in San Diego with concrete slabs and no cover.
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
Inspiration for a large modern back patio steps in Kansas City with decking and a roof extension.
The Eagle
The Eagle
Ruebl Builders LLCRuebl Builders LLC
Photo of an expansive rustic back patio steps in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Загородный дом в поселке Пестово
Загородный дом в поселке Пестово
Бюро Александры ФедоровойБюро Александры Федоровой
Архитектор Александра Федорова Фото Илья Иванов
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary patio steps in Moscow.
Formal patio
Formal patio
Mierop Design, FAPLDMierop Design, FAPLD
A formal patio mixes square cut bluestone with accents of brick in a diamond layout. Lisa Mierop
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio steps in New York with no cover and tiled flooring.
Luxury SmartYard
Luxury SmartYard
Electronics Design Group, Inc.Electronics Design Group, Inc.
Photography by William Psolka, psolka-photo.com
This is an example of a large classic back patio steps in New York with concrete paving and no cover.
Modern Contemporary Villa
Modern Contemporary Villa
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Concrete stamped sunken patio with walkout from bifolding doors in the basement. Featuring a japanese maple, limestone siding, custom welded railings, and treated lumber staircase to backyard.
Revitalised Retro Victorian Home
Revitalised Retro Victorian Home
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
Modern garden oasis.
This is an example of a medium sized retro back patio steps in Hampshire.
Backyard Resort
Backyard Resort
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive classic patio steps in St Louis with natural stone paving and no cover.
Restauro e design di interni Cascina tra le colline
Restauro e design di interni Cascina tra le colline
Marcello Risso ArchitettoMarcello Risso Architetto
Inspiration for a large rural front patio steps in Other with concrete paving and a pergola.
Rural Malvern Design and Build
Rural Malvern Design and Build
Wilson Associates Garden DesignWilson Associates Garden Design
Steps leading down to terrace at rear of newly extruded kitchen for indoor and outdoor.
Design ideas for a classic back patio steps in West Midlands with natural stone paving and no cover.
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS
This is an example of an expansive modern courtyard patio steps in Other with tiled flooring and an awning.
Revitalised Retro Victorian Home
Revitalised Retro Victorian Home
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
Modern garden oasis.
Photo of a medium sized retro back patio steps in Hampshire.
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS
© photo Yasunori Shimomura
Inspiration for an expansive modern courtyard patio steps in Other with tiled flooring and an awning.
Revitalised Retro Victorian Home
Revitalised Retro Victorian Home
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
Modern garden oasis.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back patio steps in Hampshire.

Luxury Patio Steps 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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