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Large Epping Garden with Pool
Large Epping Garden with Pool
Stephane Lustig Garden DesignStephane Lustig Garden Design
Uber cool gated development in Epping. Our brief was to redesign the space to the rear of the house. We sited the pool, specified some gorgeous Italian pool tiling, re-shaped the decking adding in curves to what was a very ordinary rectangular deck. Following on with the curves we added a sandstone paved area and within that a dining terrace with a chunky oak pergola to support pendant lighting over the new dining furniture. We used a drought tolerant planting scheme with a mediterranean palette. The exception to this was the addition of Hydrangea panniculata for those beautiful big white flowers in the summer. Rabbits were a big problem and plants were also selected with this in mind.
Pebble Beach Landscapes
Pebble Beach Landscapes
Anthony Brancato Landscape ContractorAnthony Brancato Landscape Contractor
Courtyard Patio Sculpture by Richard McDonald
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Other.
Golden State Of Mind
Golden State Of Mind
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Orange County.
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Grand House Belgravia
Grand House Belgravia
Helen Green DesignHelen Green Design
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in London with a fire feature and no cover.
Historic Preservation in Downtown Santa Barbara
Historic Preservation in Downtown Santa Barbara
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Patio, dining area, and fireplace.
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara with a pergola.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & PaversOutdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a pergola.
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
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Santa Barbara Home
Santa Barbara Home
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and no cover.
Palo Alto Retreat
Palo Alto Retreat
Jenna Bayer Garden Design, Inc.Jenna Bayer Garden Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving and a gazebo.
Garden Design Crystal Palace, South London 6
Garden Design Crystal Palace, South London 6
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in London with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Rancho Santa Fe - Early California Style Hacienda Patio
Rancho Santa Fe - Early California Style Hacienda Patio
SDG - Scheiber Design GroupSDG - Scheiber Design Group
This outdoor patio area leads to two guest rooms that are separate from the main house. We added a fountain as a focal point and beautifully planted terra-cotta containers. The outdoor draperies were added for shade on a hot day and extra privacy in the guest bedrooms.
Richardson
Richardson
Chris Merenda-Axtell Interior DesignChris Merenda-Axtell Interior Design
exterior, beige siding, bushes, Chris Merenda-Axtel Interior Design, covered patio, decomposed granite, granite patio, outdoor chaise lounge, outdoor fire pit, outdoor potted plant, shrubs, stone fire pit, vines, wicker , summer classics furniture dreagan Photographer, David Gibson landscape design
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature.
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Beneath Starry Skies
Beneath Starry Skies
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Is there anything more fun than outdoor entertaining? The house, patio and lawn all flow together to create one seamless space that appears to go forever. Here we worked to create the kind of atmosphere you find in an Italian Piazza with the outdoor market lights strung from the house to the tree and speakers hidden in strategic locations filling the air with music. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
Jardin caché à Vauban
Jardin caché à Vauban
Terrasse ParadisTerrasse Paradis
Inspiration for a small mediterranean patio in Marseille.
Von Dollen Vineyard
Von Dollen Vineyard
Honeycomb Home DesignHoneycomb Home Design
Mediterranean patio in San Luis Obispo with brick paving and a gazebo.
Dining Loggia
Dining Loggia
Wendi Young DesignWendi Young Design
Mediterranean patio in Orange County.

Mediterranean 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.
Houston Oaks Residence, Lake Escape
Houston Oaks Residence, Lake Escape
Ryan Street ArchitectsRyan Street Architects
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Houston with a bbq area.
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.
Houston Oaks County Club
Houston Oaks County Club
Tribe Design GroupTribe Design Group
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Houston with a pergola.
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