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Mediterranean Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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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 and natural stone paving.
Scottsdale Arizona
Scottsdale Arizona
Kavanagh DesignKavanagh Design
Small mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Belle Luce
Belle Luce
Norris ArchitectureNorris Architecture
Italian Villa inspired home set on a hill with magnificent views
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Austin with a water feature.
Dana Point, CA
Dana Point, CA
Neolithic Design Stone and TileNeolithic Design Stone and Tile
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Sunenblick's old ruin Landscape
Sunenblick's old ruin Landscape
TerraTerra
Alfonso Alarcon
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Other with a water feature.
Aptos garden
Aptos garden
Jan Nelson Landscape DesignJan Nelson Landscape Design
A fountain provides soothing sounds while a seat wall allows for extra seating when needed.
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Spanish Ojai
Spanish Ojai
Peter D'Aprix PhotographyPeter D'Aprix Photography
Peter D'Aprix Photographer
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Santa Barbara with a gazebo and a water feature.
French Villa Courtyard Fountain
French Villa Courtyard Fountain
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
The French Villa's courtyard features a built-in exterior fireplace with two black trellises' on both sides, a seating area for four, and a French-inspired fountain.
Mullberry Lane Residence
Mullberry Lane Residence
UserUser
Bruce Damonte
Expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature and no cover.
Spanish Casita by the Sea | Baja California
Spanish Casita by the Sea | Baja California
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
This casita was completely renovated from floor to ceiling in preparation of Airbnb short term romantic getaways. The color palette of teal green, blue and white was brought to life with curated antiques that were stripped of their dark stain colors, collected fine linens, fine plaster wall finishes, authentic Turkish rugs, antique and custom light fixtures, original oil paintings and moorish chevron tile and Moroccan pattern choices.
Villa Bocelli
Villa Bocelli
Vogel Building GroupVogel Building Group
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
San Carlos
San Carlos
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Walled courtyard under a towering oak. Stone wall with custom stone and tile wall fountain.
Photo of a mediterranean back patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature and no cover.
Moorish-Inspired Hacienda Courtyard
Moorish-Inspired Hacienda Courtyard
Clemens & Associates Inc.Clemens & Associates Inc.
A carved fountain with blue tiles provides central interest in a front hacienda-style courtyard of a historic Santa Fe property. Outdoor pillows accent a built-in seating banco with a custom cushion. Photo Credit: Kirk Gittings
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
ChandelierChandelier
Brett King
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Villa Ascosa
Villa Ascosa
My Villa AustinMy Villa Austin
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Austin with a water feature.
Our Latest Model Home
Our Latest Model Home
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in Orlando with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Design Build: RSF The Bridges
Design Build: RSF The Bridges
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature and tiled flooring.
Bargello Residence
Bargello Residence
The Design Team, Inc.The Design Team, Inc.
The existing entrance to the basement of the house, a rarity in S. Florida, is concealed with steel grates by the new french doors. Bricks on sand, over progressive sizes of rock were installed to allow for water drainage after heavy downpours.
Bargello Residence
Bargello Residence
The Design Team, Inc.The Design Team, Inc.
Complete renovation of the kitchen, dining room and adjacent courtyard to improve circulation of air, light and people for a couple that loves to entertain.
Ownby Design
Ownby Design
Ownby DesignOwnby Design
Mark Boisclair Photography
Mediterranean patio in Phoenix with a water feature.

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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