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Mediterranean Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Tuscan Villa - Glen Ellen
Tuscan Villa - Glen Ellen
Bart Edson PhotographyBart Edson Photography
Photo by Bart Edson Photography Http://www.bartedson.com
This is an example of a mediterranean front patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and an awning.
Curb Appeal Paver Driveways
Curb Appeal Paver Driveways
Curb Appeal Hardscaping LLCCurb Appeal Hardscaping LLC
Tremron Autumn Blend Mega Old Town Paver Driveway
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Orlando with concrete paving and no cover.
Villa des Cimes
Villa des Cimes
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
Photo of a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Modern Mediterranean Design
Modern Mediterranean Design
Roy Altaras Landscape Design and BuildRoy Altaras Landscape Design and Build
https://www.facebook.com/jardinsdeprovence/
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Oksana VladiOksana Vladi
Oksana Krichman
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
Fairbanks Highlands
Fairbanks Highlands
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in San Diego with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Construction d'une maison en pierres avec piscine à Gordes
Construction d'une maison en pierres avec piscine à Gordes
Blanc & Blanc Project ManagementBlanc & Blanc Project Management
Création d'une terrasse carrelée, maison en pierres. Plantation d'un olivier.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.
HHH Ranch
HHH Ranch
Katheryn Lott ArchitectsKatheryn Lott Architects
Large mediterranean front patio in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Indoor / outdoor living
Indoor / outdoor living
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
Fairy lights add night time sparkle to this terra-cotta paved terrace lined with olive trees and scrub oaks. Outdoor dining flows from the living area. Outdoor curtains in Sand Beige are from Sunbrella.
Adriatic Summer House
Adriatic Summer House
Ksenija JurinecKsenija Jurinec
Danilo Balaban
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and no cover.
Dallas One-Story
Dallas One-Story
Brown Design GroupBrown Design Group
Inspiration for a mediterranean front patio in Dallas with gravel and no cover.
KRAI Outdoor Living
KRAI Outdoor Living
Kevin Rugee Architect, Inc.Kevin Rugee Architect, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front patio in San Diego with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Hasienda
Hasienda
Stephanie Barnes-CastroStephanie Barnes-Castro
Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.
Carnegie
Carnegie
Story Design and Construction, Inc.Story Design and Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a mediterranean front patio in Sacramento with a water feature.
Seaside in Shell Beach
Seaside in Shell Beach
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
An unsafe entry and desire for more outdoor living space motivated the homeowners of this Mediterranean style ocean view home to hire Landwell to complete a front and backyard design and renovation. A new Azek composite deck with access steps and cable railing replaced an uneven tile patio in the front courtyard, the driveway was updated, and in the backyard a new powder-coated steel pergola with louvered slats was built to cover a new bbq island, outdoor dining and lounge area, and new concrete slabs were poured leading to a cozy deck space with a gas fire pit and seating. Raised vegetable beds, site appropriate planting, low-voltage lighting and Palomino gravel finished off the outdoor spaces of this beautiful Shell Beach home.
La Farigoulette - @ Leslie Drouet
La Farigoulette - @ Leslie Drouet
Sara Alfieri Architecte DPLGSara Alfieri Architecte DPLG
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Nice with a potted garden, gravel and a pergola.
La Luna Oasis, San Luis Obispo
La Luna Oasis, San Luis Obispo
Wild BloomWild Bloom
Old World cobble patio
Inspiration for a mediterranean front patio in San Luis Obispo with concrete paving.
Santa Barbara Loft
Santa Barbara Loft
HO'OKIPA Design & ConstructionHO'OKIPA Design & Construction
Design ideas for a small mediterranean front patio in Santa Barbara.
Mas typiquement provençal
Mas typiquement provençal
MAS PROVENCEMAS PROVENCE
Jean-Baptiste BIEUVILLE
Photo of a mediterranean front patio in Marseille with a potted garden, a pergola and natural stone paving.
Villa des Cimes
Villa des Cimes
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
Large mediterranean front patio in Marseille with tiled flooring and no cover.

Mediterranean Front 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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