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Mediterranean Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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SPANISH ARCHITECTURE 2
SPANISH ARCHITECTURE 2
South Coast Architects, Inc.South Coast Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with tiled flooring, no cover and a fireplace.
Fairbanks Highlands
Fairbanks Highlands
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in San Diego with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
1920"s Spanish Courtyard | Westwood, CA
1920"s Spanish Courtyard | Westwood, CA
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
Malibu tile clad Spanish courtyard with newly planted clay pots from Mexico with olive trees, Cala lilies, succulents and perennials.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Ranch Hacienda
Ranch Hacienda
Argue Custom HomesArgue Custom Homes
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature and no cover.
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.
Newport Coast - Santa Barbara Style Home
Newport Coast - Santa Barbara Style Home
Homer Oatman, AIAHomer Oatman, AIA
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Orange County with no cover.
Front Courtyard Pergola
Front Courtyard Pergola
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This courtyard features cement pavers with grass in between. A seated patio area in front of the custom built-in fireplace with two black wall trellis' on both sides of the fireplace. Decorated with four white wingback armchairs with black trim detailing and a stone coffee table in the center. A French-inspired fountain sits across from the patio space. A wood gate acts as the entrance into the courtyard.
Construction d'une maison en pierres avec piscine à Gordes
Construction d'une maison en pierres avec piscine à Gordes
Blanc & Blanc Project ManagementBlanc & Blanc Project Management
Création d'une terrasse carrelée, maison en pierres. Plantation d'un olivier.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.
Pergola For Two
Pergola For Two
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Views all over the place at this property! The sweetwater flagstone patio provides the base while the custom pergola offers up the architecture. Soft, eclectic Mediterranean plants soften and enrich the surroundings.
Silverleaf Residence - Cocktail Courtyard
Silverleaf Residence - Cocktail Courtyard
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
The Cocktail Courtyard is accessed via sliding doors which retract into the exterior walls of the dining room. The courtyard features a stone corner fireplace, antique french limestone fountain basin, and chicago common brick in a traditional basketweave pattern. A stone stairway leads to guest suites on the second floor of the residence, and the courtyard benefits from a wonderfully intimate view out into the native desert, looking out to the Reatta Wash, and McDowell Mountains beyond. Design Principal: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects; General Contractor: Eric Linthicum, Linthicum Custom Builders
Backyard Oasis | Wallace Neff Classic in Pasadena
Backyard Oasis | Wallace Neff Classic in Pasadena
Navarro ConstructionNavarro Construction
Photo of a mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving, no cover and a bbq area.
Our Work
Our Work
Majestic Builders Inc.Majestic Builders Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean back patio in Sacramento with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Idea ShowHouse 2014
Idea ShowHouse 2014
Arteva HomesArteva Homes
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Detroit with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Adriatic Summer House
Adriatic Summer House
Ksenija JurinecKsenija Jurinec
Danilo Balaban
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and no cover.
Dallas One-Story
Dallas One-Story
Brown Design GroupBrown Design Group
Inspiration for a mediterranean front patio in Dallas with gravel 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...
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.
Caruth Residence
Caruth Residence
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Photography: Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Dallas with no cover.
Calabasas Park Estates
Calabasas Park Estates
JAG Interiors, Inc.JAG Interiors, Inc.
Spanish exterior elevation of rear patio area. Terra cotta tiled floors and teak furnishings
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with no cover.
Natural Stone Garden
Natural Stone Garden
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The fire pit is the focal point of this outdoor seating area. It creates an intimate place to gather in the cool California evenings. The circular shape of the stone bench continues into the flower beds and encircles the fire pit creating a cozy area surrounded by the fragrance of the plants and herbs.

Mediterranean Patio with No Cover 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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