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Mediterranean Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Modern Backyard Retreat
Modern Backyard Retreat
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Randy Angell, Designer The focal point of this courtyard spa is the 8 ft tall waterwall and spa set against the stucco retaining wall at the far end of the court.
Coronado Home
Coronado Home
EcoLux Interiors - San Diego - Suzi OBrienEcoLux Interiors - San Diego - Suzi OBrien
Photo of a mediterranean patio in San Diego with a water feature and no cover.
Mediterranean Metamorphosis
Mediterranean Metamorphosis
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
The landscape around this Mediterranean style home was transformed from barren and unusable to a warm and inviting outdoor space, cohesive with the existing architecture and aesthetic of the property. The front yard renovation included the construction of stucco landscape walls to create a front courtyard, with a dimensional cut flagstone patio with ground cover joints, a stucco fire pit, a "floating" composite bench, an urn converted into a recirculating water feature, landscape lighting, drought-tolerant planting, and Palomino gravel. Another stucco wall with a powder-coated steel gate was built at the entry to the backyard, connecting to a stucco column and steel fence along the property line. The backyard was developed into an outdoor living space with custom concrete flat work, dimensional cut flagstone pavers, a bocce ball court, horizontal board screening panels, and Mediterranean-style tile and stucco water feature, a second gas fire pit, capped seat walls, an outdoor shower screen, raised garden beds, a trash can enclosure, trellis, climate-appropriate plantings, low voltage lighting, mulch, and more!
Southern California Estate
Southern California Estate
Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.
The transparency of the house is evident from views such as this, as the Sitting Room off the courtyard looks through the Living Room of the main house to the south lawn beyond.
Oceanfront Elegance
Oceanfront Elegance
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
FINE DINING The arching back splash and intricate tile medallion extend the beauty of the home’s design theme into the exterior dining room and kitchen. Woven all weather wicker by Patio Renaissance dining pieces in a dark finish provide an eye catching contrast to the neutral kitchen tiles and flooring. Decorative tile: Natural Travertine Tile with Glass tile in-lay by Lightstreams tile. Custom Onyx center pieces have LED backlighting with custom metal décor.
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.
119 Sailfish St
119 Sailfish St
Julie Mack RealtorJulie Mack Realtor
Inspiring views of Lake Travis from the entire backyard.
Large mediterranean back patio in Austin with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Mediterranean Inspiration
Mediterranean Inspiration
SF Landscape ArchitectureSF Landscape Architecture
Ph. Mattia Aquila
Photo of a small mediterranean patio in Milan with a water feature and a pergola.
Nixdorf Residence
Nixdorf Residence
MasterPLAN Outdoor LivingMasterPLAN Outdoor Living
We used flagstones to build the floor, with a geometric pattern reminiscent of a marble dance floor. We added a brick border in a rich brown color to match the antique bricks of the house.
Between The Oaks
Between The Oaks
Jeffrey Doherty DesignerJeffrey Doherty Designer
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
French Villa features a built-in grill with bar seating for six.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Small Patio Spaces
Small Patio Spaces
Marilyn's Garden DesignMarilyn's Garden Design
patio garden with urn water feature Designer and photographer Marilyn Guidroz
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Inland Orange County Double Water Feature Remodel
Inland Orange County Double Water Feature Remodel
System PaversSystem Pavers
These homeowners had a sloping front yard that needed to be updated. Instead of leveling, we designed a few lovely natural stone veneer steps encased with LED lighting, two natural stone pillars and matching attached walls on either side. For enhanced elegance, we included a front yard water feature with a river runway that carries toward the front of the patio. In the backyard, we created a hybrid patio comprised of pavers and artificial turf that boast an oversized focal point water feature. This water feature was custom designed using the same natural stone veneers showcased in the front yard and a beautiful blue glass detail for increased ambiance.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Modern Backyard Retreat
Modern Backyard Retreat
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Randy Angell, Designer The focal point of this courtyard spa is the 8 ft tall waterwall and spa set against the stucco retaining wall at the far end of the court.
Hardscape
Hardscape
Southern California Landscape Construction, INC.Southern California Landscape Construction, INC.
Mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Upper Hermosa Spanish Eclectic
Upper Hermosa Spanish Eclectic
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect
Mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
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...
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.
Fountains
Fountains
Contessa Stone DesignContessa Stone Design
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.

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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