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Mediterranean Side Patio Ideas and Designs

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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
The Crosby
The Crosby
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Edible garden entryway
Medium sized mediterranean side patio in San Diego with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
Distinguished PoolsDistinguished Pools
The sun about to set creates the perfect light for the house to reflect. Photo Credit: Darren Edwards
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean side patio in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone paving.
2016 Spanish Revival
2016 Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean side patio in San Diego with a pergola and tiled flooring.
Courtyard Hacienda
Courtyard Hacienda
chas architectschas architects
Photo of a large mediterranean side patio in Austin with brick paving and a roof extension.
River Heights Project
River Heights Project
Interior Trends Remodel & DesignInterior Trends Remodel & Design
Private Outdoor Sitting Area
Mediterranean side patio in Phoenix with concrete paving and no cover.
Barbacoa de diseño
Barbacoa de diseño
Construccions CristinenquesConstruccions Cristinenques
Jeroni Ontiveros
Large mediterranean side patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Sa Talaia House
Sa Talaia House
LUV Architecture & DesignLUV Architecture & Design
This is an example of a mediterranean side patio in Barcelona with gravel and no cover.
Resort en Sicile
Resort en Sicile
Atmosphère d'AilleursAtmosphère d'Ailleurs
Derrière le canapé, un ancien lit de repos Naga sculpté en seul morceau de bois a été transformé en table basse. Le plateau en bois brut de la table basse devant le canapé est réalisé sur mesure et combiné avec un piètement personnalisé. A former old Naga bed, carved out of a single piece of wood, serves as a coffee table. The rustic wood top of the coffee table in front of the settee is made on measure and is fitted with legs of the decorator's personal design. Photos Dimora delle Balze
Kensington
Kensington
Garden SocietyGarden Society
Photo of a small mediterranean side patio in Sydney with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Artist House and Museum antique Limestone Restoration
Artist House and Museum antique Limestone Restoration
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
This is an example of a small mediterranean side patio in New York with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Gorgeous Outdoor Fireplace
Gorgeous Outdoor Fireplace
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean side patio in Minneapolis with no cover, natural stone paving and a fireplace.
Shenton Park House
Shenton Park House
Gransden ConstructionGransden Construction
This is an example of a mediterranean side patio in Perth with tiled flooring.
SC 3
SC 3
Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Alfresco Kitchen - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean side patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.
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/
La Habra Heights Spanish Revival Custom Home
La Habra Heights Spanish Revival Custom Home
BJ Peterson DesignBJ Peterson Design
Custom home for client's with extensive art collection who enjoy entertaining. Designed to take advantage of beautiful vistas.
Photo of a small mediterranean side patio in Orange County with brick paving and no cover.
Custom Coastal
Custom Coastal
Beacham Construction IncBeacham Construction Inc
Mediterranean Patio Coastal Living Designed by Design Line Interiors
Photo of a mediterranean side patio in San Diego with natural stone paving, a fire feature and no cover.
Rancho Santa Fe - Early California Style Hacienda
Rancho Santa Fe - Early California Style Hacienda
SDG - Scheiber Design GroupSDG - Scheiber Design Group
A long expansive patio that leads to home offices and guest rooms that are not attached to the house. The fountain is a traditional design and a great focal point to the patio. Terra cotta planters line the walk way bring the garden into this area.
Moore II Residence
Moore II Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Side yard patio with grill and outdoor dining with pass through windows from kitchen (at right)
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean side patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Casa IBIZA
Casa IBIZA
Marva Construction & SalesMarva Construction & Sales
Pedro Martinez
Design ideas for a mediterranean side patio in Alicante-Costa Blanca with tiled flooring and a roof extension.

Mediterranean Side Patio 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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