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Luxury Side Patio Ideas and Designs

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Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Shower
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired side patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving 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.
SoCal Outdoor Remodel: Pavers, Turf, and Elements
SoCal Outdoor Remodel: Pavers, Turf, and Elements
System PaversSystem Pavers
These homeowners wanted to maintain their home's existing tropical mediterranean vibes, so we enhanced their space with accenting multi-tone pavers. These paving stones are rich in color and texture, adding to the existing beauty of their home. Artificial turf was added in for drought tolerance and low maintenance. Landscape lighting flows throughout the front and the backyard. Lastly, they requested a water feature to be included on their private backyard patio for added relaxation and ambiance.
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.
Brick Beauty - brick detail
Brick Beauty - brick detail
eric gedney | ARCHITECTeric gedney | ARCHITECT
A brick artisan was hired to match the ornate pattern of the original house. We reused as much as we could from the demolition and filled in with reclaimed bricks of a similar age.
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Farris Concepts in ArchitectureFarris Concepts in Architecture
Porch detail off of Salon
Design ideas for a small traditional side patio in Nashville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture
Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Design ideas for an expansive traditional side patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Patio
Patio
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Eric Staudenmaier
Photo of a large farmhouse side patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Silverleaf Residence - Cocktail Courtyard
Silverleaf Residence - Cocktail Courtyard
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
The Cocktail Courtyard is accessed via sliding doors which retract into the exterior walls of the dining room. The courtyard features a stone corner fireplace, antique french limestone fountain basin, and chicago common brick in a traditional basketweave pattern. A stone stairway leads to guest suites on the second floor of the residence, and the courtyard benefits from a wonderfully intimate view out into the native desert, looking out to the Reatta Wash, and McDowell Mountains beyond. Design Principal: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects; General Contractor: Eric Linthicum, Linthicum Custom Builders
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Make It-HomeMake It-Home
The pavilion was custom designed and built, incorporating a wood slat ceiling, ceiling fans, commercial misting system, ambient lighting, fire feature and a automatic roll down solar shade. It was built large enough to fit a comfortable social area and a dining area that seats 8. Photo Credit: Henry Connell
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
Distinguished PoolsDistinguished Pools
The sun about to set creates the perfect light for the house to reflect. Photo Credit: Darren Edwards
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean side patio in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone paving.
The Truckee, CA Project (Firepit + Seating + Patios + Outdoor Art)
The Truckee, CA Project (Firepit + Seating + Patios + Outdoor Art)
JTA Stoneworks LLCJTA Stoneworks LLC
Medium sized contemporary side patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
California Rancher with Pool House
California Rancher with Pool House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
A custom outdoor kitchen features weather resistant Ipe wood cabinetry topped with stained concrete counters and repurposed vintage swivel seating.
Photo of a large contemporary side patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, no cover and a bar area.
Porch with Fireplace / Guest House / Outdoor Living / Personal Getaway
Porch with Fireplace / Guest House / Outdoor Living / Personal Getaway
Bryhn Design/BuildBryhn Design/Build
A relaxing place, with a mountain escape feel, but without the commute.This is a perfect place to spend your Friday evening after a hectic week.
This is an example of a large traditional side patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, a roof extension and concrete paving.
Bismark
Bismark
Walter Studio Interior DesignWalter Studio Interior Design
Photography: Rustic White
This is an example of a small contemporary side patio in Atlanta with natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Entertainment
Outdoor Entertainment
SRCI Design BuildSRCI Design Build
-Fans: Quorum; Old World w/ black blades; 52" -Hand Chipped Oklahoma Stone Ceiling: Behr Semi-Transparent Exterior Wood Stain; Light Lead Metal Trusses: Sherwin Williams All Surface Enamel Bronzetone; Custom Colors; Medium Brown
Martin Residence - Patio Gate
Martin Residence - Patio Gate
Caribou Creek Log & TimberCaribou Creek Log & Timber
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side patio in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Vance Fox
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side patio in Sacramento with concrete slabs.
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.
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
This is an example of a small traditional side patio in Houston with concrete slabs and an awning.

Luxury Side 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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