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Mediterranean Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Queens Park Basement, Ground Floor Extension, Loft Conversion & Renovation
Queens Park Basement, Ground Floor Extension, Loft Conversion & Renovation
Clare Heffernan Architecture & Design Ltd.Clare Heffernan Architecture & Design Ltd.
Basement courtyard with seating, storage and water feature
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in London with a water feature 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...
4754 Ocean Blvd
4754 Ocean Blvd
Emerald Coast Real Estate PhotographyEmerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Erin Parker, Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography, LLC
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Miami with a water feature.
Dos Vientos Ranch
Dos Vientos Ranch
Costello Residential DesignCostello Residential Design
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Casa Smith's California Garden
Casa Smith's California Garden
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
A quiet space for two, perfect for reading a book under the shade of a large tree. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with brick paving and a water feature.
Carnegie
Carnegie
Story Design and Construction, Inc.Story Design and Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a mediterranean front patio in Sacramento with a water feature.
Tuscan Style Home by Jim Boles Custom Homes
Tuscan Style Home by Jim Boles Custom Homes
Jim Boles Custom HomesJim Boles Custom Homes
Jim Boles Custom Homes - Tuscan style featuring private court yard, extravagant kitchen, custom ceilings and cabinetry, photographer Vernon Wentz.
Inspiration for a mediterranean back patio in Austin with brick paving and a water feature.
Oz Architects
Oz Architects
Don ZiebellDon Ziebell
exterior spaces, petanque court, entry court
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature.
Rancho Santa Fe Spanish Colonial
Rancho Santa Fe Spanish Colonial
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Jasmine around fountain, Birds of Paradise, Bougainvillea Design- Harry Thompson, Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc A San Diego Home and Garden 2014 award winner Maintenance- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc, A CLCA award winner Photo-Martin Mann
Европейский уют
Европейский уют
Дивный садДивный сад
This is an example of a mediterranean patio in Novosibirsk with a water feature and a pergola.
Exterior Photos
Exterior Photos
ROBERT DAME DESIGNSROBERT DAME DESIGNS
Tuscan Villa; Sims Luxury Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Houston with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
CustomCrete, Inc.CustomCrete, Inc.
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in St Louis with stamped concrete, a water feature and no cover.
Italian Elegance
Italian Elegance
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Piston Design
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back patio in Houston with a water feature and a roof extension.
Wick Residence
Wick Residence
Epic Landscape ConstructionEpic Landscape Construction
Yuki Batterson
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Delectable Dining Rooms
Delectable Dining Rooms
Marlene Oliphant Designs LLCMarlene Oliphant Designs LLC
This Spanish home has an interior courtyard that is perfect for alfresco dining. Leftover tile from a bath project was used to create an outdoor mural on a large outside wall.
A Spanish Revival/ Spanish Colonial
A Spanish Revival/ Spanish Colonial
South Coast Architects, Inc.South Coast Architects, Inc.
Spanish Revival,Spanish Colonial,Private Courtyard
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature.
Exterior
Exterior
Bliss Home and DesignBliss Home and Design
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature and concrete paving.
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.
Hollywood Oasis
Hollywood Oasis
Laura Morton DesignLaura Morton Design
The set of Indian arches define the edge and disguise the neighbors garage. Mirrors and proper alignment add to the effect. Thick slabs of chocolate sandstone are laid in sand for good drainage and an uncluttered ground plane.
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees

Mediterranean Patio with a Water Feature 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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