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Mediterranean Back Patio Ideas and Designs

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Rancho Santa Fe NEW Paver Patio & Outdoor Living Space
Rancho Santa Fe NEW Paver Patio & Outdoor Living Space
INSTALL-IT-DIRECTINSTALL-IT-DIRECT
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This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Baileyana 2
Baileyana 2
Black Bear Builders, Inc.Black Bear Builders, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
FOOTHILL TERRACE
FOOTHILL TERRACE
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors
Mediterranean back patio in Austin.
Los Angeles Residence
Los Angeles Residence
Studio HusStudio Hus
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with no cover and tiled flooring.
Dana Point 0423
Dana Point 0423
Erwin GutenkunstErwin Gutenkunst
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
6552
6552
Bickford And CompanyBickford And Company
The Catio screened porch for the fur babies
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in Kansas City with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Gwenn DubourthoumieuGwenn Dubourthoumieu
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Paris with decking and no cover.
Mediterraneo Patio
Mediterraneo Patio
Mediterranean back patio in Other with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Entre Rios
Entre Rios
Keith Wing Custom BuildersKeith Wing Custom Builders
Matthew Niemann
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Other with a roof extension and a bar area.
Memorial Home by Robert Dame
Memorial Home by Robert Dame
Allan Edwards Builder Inc.Allan Edwards Builder Inc.
Inspiration for a mediterranean back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Fishhawk Ranch
Fishhawk Ranch
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
The screened, open plan kitchen and media room offer space for family and friends to gather while delicious meals are prepared using the Fire Magic grill and Big Green Egg ceramic charcoal grill; drinks are kept cool in the refrigerator by Perlick. Plenty of room for everyone to comfortably relax on the sectional sofa by Patio Renaissance. The tile backsplash mirrors the fireplace’s brick face, providing visual continuity across the outdoor spaces.
Rear Yard
Rear Yard
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in DC Metro with a water feature and gravel.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Robbie InteriorsRobbie Interiors
Mediterranean Style New Construction, Shay Realtors, Scott M Grunst - Architect - Veranda - We designed the custom bar and tile & selected and purchased lighting and out door furniture.
Detailed Landscape
Detailed Landscape
Detailed LandscapeDetailed Landscape
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Denver with concrete paving, a pergola and a fireplace.
Give Me Shelter
Give Me Shelter
Give Me Shelter Design, Inc.Give Me Shelter Design, Inc.
Large mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Back Yards
Back Yards
EIF Images IncEIF Images Inc
EIF Images Inc
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
Santa Monica Classic Spanish Colonial Family Home
Santa Monica Classic Spanish Colonial Family Home
Christine Markatos DesignChristine Markatos Design
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with brick paving and no cover.
Transitional Design - New Home
Transitional Design - New Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
The goal for these clients was to build a new home with a transitional design that was large enough for their children and grandchildren to visit, but small enough to age in place comfortably with a budget they could afford on their retirement income. They wanted an open floor plan, with plenty of wall space for art and strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces to maintain the original garden feeling of the lot. A unique combination of cultures is reflected in the home – the husband is from Haiti and the wife from Switzerland. The resulting traditional design aesthetic is an eclectic blend of Caribbean and Old World flair. Jim Barsch Photography
The Ultimate At-Home Resort, Which Has Everything a Homeowner Could Ask for
The Ultimate At-Home Resort, Which Has Everything a Homeowner Could Ask for
Unique Landscapes and Custom PoolsUnique Landscapes and Custom Pools
At night, the light tones of the Ramada finishes come alive with the uses of just a few lights.
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with concrete paving.

Mediterranean Back 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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