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Mediterranean Brown Patio Ideas and Designs

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Boulder indoor/outdoor living remodel
Boulder indoor/outdoor living remodel
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
The kitchen is a great place for entertaining guest and family. With the large open window and bar, this space is a great way for anyone in the kitchen to interact with those who are relaxing at the window bar. Tim Murphy/FotoImagery.com
Eads Residence
Eads Residence
James Glover Home, Inc.James Glover Home, Inc.
Mediterranean patio in Orange County with a fire feature.
Al Fresco Dining
Al Fresco Dining
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
As with the lounge, the outdoor dining room is defined by the shift in ground-level materials from the precast pavers with joints to saltillo tile. Table by KS Designs
petanque court
petanque court
Don ZiebellDon Ziebell
werner segarra
This is an example of a mediterranean patio steps in Phoenix with brick paving.
Olive Mill
Olive Mill
J. Grant Design StudioJ. Grant Design Studio
Outdoor Living Room in Montecito
This is an example of a mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature.
Pergola
Pergola
JC Property ProfessionalsJC Property Professionals
This was an already beautiful backyard space and adding this pergola made it stand out even more!
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Other with a pergola.
Andratx
Andratx
Laura Molina PhotographyLaura Molina Photography
Large mediterranean back patio in Palma de Mallorca with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Cortijo
Cortijo
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Large outdoor patio provides seating by fireplace and outdoor dining with bbq and grill.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Santa Barbara with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Newport Coast, CA
Newport Coast, CA
PassionePassione
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a pergola and a bar area.
Old Naples Courtyard
Old Naples Courtyard
A. Vernon Allen BuilderA. Vernon Allen Builder
Venjhamin Reyes
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Miami.
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.
DC Ranch
DC Ranch
Sanctuaries Interior DesignSanctuaries Interior Design
Pam Singleton | Image Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Trevi
Trevi
Robert Hidey ArchitectsRobert Hidey Architects
Christopher Mayer
Photo of a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a gazebo.
Altamar - Courtyard
Altamar - Courtyard
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Legacy Custom Homes, Inc
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Orange County with natural stone paving and no cover.
Casa Aldea
Casa Aldea
TerraTerra
Alfonso Alarcon
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Other.
Classic Palladian Villa
Classic Palladian Villa
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Patio and swimming pool.
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature.
portfolio
portfolio
gail owens photographygail owens photography
Gail Owens Photography
Mediterranean patio in San Diego with a pergola and a bbq area.
Beneath Starry Skies
Beneath Starry Skies
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
The view from the interior to the outdoor living spaces. Open the door the threshold disappears and suddenly you have room to entertain twice the crowd. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
Villa Napoli, Napoli - Italy
Villa Napoli, Napoli - Italy
Architetti BovaArchitetti Bova
Relax area.
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Naples.
Ecclesiastical Courtyard Home
Ecclesiastical Courtyard Home
Village Architects AIA, Inc.Village Architects AIA, Inc.
Photo by Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Miami.

Mediterranean Brown 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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