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Luxury Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Courtyard
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Courtyard
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Scott Sandler
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The outdoor kitchen features fieldstone walls with bluestone counters and copper lanterns. Robert Benson Photography
This is an example of an expansive classic back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Mosman
Mosman
Harrison's LandscapingHarrison's Landscaping
A truly beautiful garden and pool design to complement an incredible architectural designed harbour view home.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio in Sydney with no cover and a bbq area.
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Roof Color: Weathered Wood Siding Color: Benjamin Moore matched to C2 Paint's Wood Ash Color.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Boston with concrete paving and no cover.
Newport Home - Outdoor Living
Newport Home - Outdoor Living
AR Homes | NashvilleAR Homes | Nashville
Outdoor living of Newport Home.
Expansive contemporary back patio in Nashville with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood
New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel 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
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
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.
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.
Outdoor Grills
Outdoor Grills
CAPITOL HARDSCAPESCAPITOL HARDSCAPES
Custom Outdoor Kitchen with High end Lynx Grill, Granite Countertop, Outdoor Refrigerator, Warming Drawer Outoor sink. The floor is Travertine installed to a French pattern
Warm Modern Terrace with View
Warm Modern Terrace with View
Wolf Design StudioWolf Design Studio
Nick Springett Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
An outdoor living room sits on a carpet of decomposed bluestone and is surrounded by walls in varying shades of green. Photo by Russell Jenkins.
Expansive mediterranean patio in Chicago with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Custom Home in South Baton Rouge, LA
Custom Home in South Baton Rouge, LA
Rabalais Homes, LLCRabalais Homes, LLC
Oivanki Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern back patio in New Orleans with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Let's Walk In
Let's Walk In
Private Gardens, Public PlacesPrivate Gardens, Public Places
In order to establish a pleasing walk into the residence, one steps around the fountain flanked by an annual and perennial garden. A Japanese maple offers exquisite foliage, and the espaliered witch hazel gives a blank wall year round interest. Containers are set in trios in the corners of the entrance garden, adding seasonal beauty as one walks to the front door and a top the detailed stonework which acts as an exotic outdoor rug.
Saratoga
Saratoga
HWH Home and GardenHWH Home and Garden
Outdoor firepit with natural gas. Calstone pavers and Roman Stone custom built with 24" gas ring in 36" pit.
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Petaluma Residence
Petaluma Residence
Architectural Design & Restoration, Inc.Architectural Design & Restoration, Inc.
John Costill
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, stamped concrete and no cover.

Luxury Patio with No Cover 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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