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Mediterranean Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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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
Ranch Hacienda
Ranch Hacienda
Argue Custom HomesArgue Custom Homes
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature and no cover.
Tuscan Palm Beach
Tuscan Palm Beach
Zito Landscape Design, Inc.Zito Landscape Design, Inc.
Zito Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Arroyo View Spanish Mediteranean
Arroyo View Spanish Mediteranean
The Design Studio of Wendy HarperThe Design Studio of Wendy Harper
This is the homes inner courtyard featuring Terra-cotta tile paving with hand-painted Mexican tile keys, a fire pit and bench. Photographer: Riley Jamison Realtor: Tim Freund, website: tim@1000oaksrealestate.com
OLD COUNTRY SCHOOL
OLD COUNTRY SCHOOL
MIKEL LARRINAGA Arquitectura Interior & DecoraciónMIKEL LARRINAGA Arquitectura Interior & Decoración
Montse Garriga (Nuevo Estilo)
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Bilbao with a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Image by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product: 'Indoor Courtyard stone elements' Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Central Mediterranean courtyards within homes of all major South European design styles, featuring antique stone pavers, fountains, columns and more...
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Casa Aldea
Casa Aldea
TerraTerra
Alfonso Alarcon
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Other.
A Spanish Revival/ Spanish Colonial
A Spanish Revival/ Spanish Colonial
South Coast Architects, Inc.South Coast Architects, Inc.
Spanish Revival,Spanish Colonial,Private Courtyard
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature.
Mediterranean Courtyard
Mediterranean Courtyard
Sustain ScapeSustain Scape
Inckx Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature and a pergola.
Loggia and Side Courtyard
Loggia and Side Courtyard
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
Loggia leading to the main entry of the home, with side Courtyard. Venetian Custom Homes, Imagery Intelligence
Photo of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Dallas with brick paving, a fire feature and no cover.
Kitchen, Outdoor, and Bathroom Tile
Kitchen, Outdoor, and Bathroom Tile
Rustic Brick and FireplaceRustic Brick and Fireplace
Large mediterranean courtyard patio in Sacramento with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
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Calais Custom HomesCalais Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Dallas with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Courtyard / Backyard of a spectacular luxury estate
Courtyard / Backyard of a spectacular luxury estate
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Beautiful pictures of the courtyard and backyard of one of our luxury estates in Scottsdale located in Scottsdale, AZ. Check out our Facebook Fan Page at www.Facebook.com/FratantoniLuxuryEstates
Lake Home Exterior
Lake Home Exterior
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Exquisite Mediterranean home on Lake Austin. Photography by Coles Hairston
Mediterranean courtyard patio in Austin with a water feature.
Modern Spanish Revival
Modern Spanish Revival
SDG ArchitectsSDG Architects
Photo by John Merkl
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a roof extension, concrete paving and a fireplace.
Silverleaf Home 15
Silverleaf Home 15
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Brian Dunham Photography brdunham.com
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
San Antonio Home 2
San Antonio Home 2
William W. Stubbs and AssociatesWilliam W. Stubbs and Associates
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Houston with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Family Abode
Family Abode
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a pergola and a bbq area.

Mediterranean Courtyard 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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