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Mediterranean Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Mediterráneo Patio
Mediterráneo Patio
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, brick paving and an awning.
Outdoor Kitchen and Pool | Atascadero, CA
Outdoor Kitchen and Pool | Atascadero, CA
Jade ArchitectureJade Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Robert Dame Mediterranean
Robert Dame Mediterranean
Allan Edwards Builder Inc.Allan Edwards Builder Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean back patio in Houston with a water feature and no cover.
EXTERIORS
EXTERIORS
Ticsa AmericaTicsa America
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
La Casa Builders Inc.La Casa Builders Inc.
Dino Tonn Photography
This is an example of a small mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving, a water feature and a roof extension.
Tucson Oasis
Tucson Oasis
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
On the side of the house a tiny private garden serves as a contemplation space. The custom tile backsplash now provides a colorful framework for the fountain. Photos by Meagan Hancock
Desert Retreat at Silverleaf
Desert Retreat at Silverleaf
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes Courtyard adjoins casita/guest house and main house
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Houston with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Mediterranean Estate
Mediterranean Estate
Owen Brothers Landscape DevelopmentOwen Brothers Landscape Development
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in New York with no cover, a water feature and gravel.
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
La Casa Builders Inc.La Casa Builders Inc.
Dino Tonn Photography
Photo of a small mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a roof extension, brick paving and a water feature.
Andalusian Courtyard Fountain and Lounge
Andalusian Courtyard Fountain and Lounge
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Precast concrete pavers and joints create a soft, sumptuous space. While permeable paving has grown quite popular, this treatment revives the home's historic look.
Our Home Renovation
Our Home Renovation
Mary Ann Teixeira, REALTORMary Ann Teixeira, REALTOR
Dennis Mayer Rear Patio with Water Feature
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Spanish Fountain
Spanish Fountain
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
An upper patio features a small dining table, fountain, and arbor for vines.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a water feature and concrete paving.
Italian Atrium
Italian Atrium
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Torrey Pines Landscape Co.
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Scottsdale House | Decorating
Scottsdale House | Decorating
Bria Hammel InteriorsBria Hammel Interiors
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Phoenix with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
French Villa features an outdoor patio space that consists of comfy patio seating for seven in black iron sofas and chairs with cream cushions. Decorated with black and white throw pillows and two coffee tables centers the space. A built-in fireplace acts as the focal point of the space. A freestanding console table sits behind the seating area for added decor & storage. Space overlooks the pool and staircase leading to rooftop.
Holmby Hills 1931 Spanish
Holmby Hills 1931 Spanish
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, no cover and tiled flooring.

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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