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Mediterranean Patio Steps Ideas and Designs

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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.
Antique Corsica Limestone
Antique Corsica Limestone
Neolithic Design Stone and TileNeolithic Design Stone and Tile
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Orange County with no cover.
Spanish Hacienda
Spanish Hacienda
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Outdoor Patio Fireplace Photos by: High Res Media
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio steps in Phoenix with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Project Photos
Project Photos
Talavera & Ceramic Tile StudioTalavera & Ceramic Tile Studio
Patio project decorated with hand painted and handcrafted decorative talavera tile and saltillo pavers. Custom color at no extra charge. Design services at no extra charge. mexicanarttile.com
Backyard
Backyard
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Mediterranean back patio steps in San Francisco.
Stone Canyon Rd.
Stone Canyon Rd.
Root ConstructionRoot Construction
Photos By: Simon Berlyn Architecture By: Hayne Architects Project Management By: Matt Myers
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio steps in Los Angeles with no cover.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Talisse Construction IncTalisse Construction Inc
Photo of a mediterranean patio steps in Orange County.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating
Christopher Hoover - Environmental Design ServicesChristopher Hoover - Environmental Design Services
Sonoma, CA
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio steps in San Francisco with gravel.
Old World Anew
Old World Anew
Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.
Photography by Everett Fenton Gidley. Located in one of Pasadena's finest neighborhoods, this Marston & Mayberry-designed Mediterranean estate is adjacent to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Originally built in 1928 and painstaking re-constructed in 2007/2008, the entire property was meticulously renovated by our clients. The end result is a stunning unification of old world craftsmanship exquisitely integrated with modern amenities that affords a graciously elegant yet comfortable environment. Interior Design by Tommy Chambers Architect David Serrurier Builder Thomas Lake Landscape Designer Mark Berry
exterior
exterior
Elad GonenElad Gonen
project for kane-kash
This is an example of a mediterranean patio steps in Other with no cover.
petanque court
petanque court
Don ZiebellDon Ziebell
werner segarra
This is an example of a mediterranean patio steps in Phoenix with brick paving.
Summer house in Skiathos island - Greece
Summer house in Skiathos island - Greece
hhharchitectshhharchitects
architecture : hhharchitects photos : hhharchitects
This is an example of a mediterranean patio steps in Other with a pergola.
Pools & Decks
Pools & Decks
Classic Architectural Concept StoneClassic Architectural Concept Stone
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio steps in Charlotte.
Saltillo Pavers
Saltillo Pavers
C.V. Tile and Stone Home CenterC.V. Tile and Stone Home Center
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
Oxnard Residence
Oxnard Residence
MS Nolan & AssociatesMS Nolan & Associates
Photo of a mediterranean patio steps in Los Angeles with concrete paving and no cover.
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Patrick Berrios DesignsPatrick Berrios Designs
2012 Jill Hunter
Mediterranean patio steps in Houston.
William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
Studio William HefnerStudio William Hefner
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio steps in Los Angeles.
Italian Courtyard
Italian Courtyard
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
Mini-courtyard inspired by the gardens of Italy
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio steps in Phoenix.
Back Yard
Back Yard
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio steps in Los Angeles with no cover.
Soothing Santa Barbara
Soothing Santa Barbara
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
Photo of a mediterranean patio steps in Houston.

Mediterranean Patio Steps 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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