Medium Sized Black Patio Ideas and Designs

Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say. And what a dream; this is the acme of a Surrey suburban townhouse garden. The team behind the teamwork of this masterpiece in Oxshott, Surrey, are Raine Garden Design Ltd, Bushy Business Ltd, Hampshire Garden Lighting, and Forest Eyes Photography. Everywhere you look, some new artful detail demonstrating their collective expertise hits you. The beautiful and tasteful selection of materials. The very mature, regimented pleached beech hedge. The harmoniousness of the zoning; tidy yet so varied and interesting. The ancient olive, dating back to the reign of Victoria. The warmth and depth afforded by the layered lighting. The seamless extension of the Home from inside to out; because in this dream, the garden is Home as much as the house is.

Ranch Ridge Retreat

Providence Design

Photography: Rett Peek
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Little Rock with gravel and a pergola.

Arlington

Groff Landscape Design, LLC

Medium sized modern back patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and no cover.

Recent Projects

Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)

Medium sized contemporary back patio in Phoenix with decking and a roof extension.

Weekend In The Country

Louis Fusco Landscape Architects

Photo of a medium sized country back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.

Outdoor & BBQ

Moriah Remodeling & Construction

Moriah Remodeling and Construction, Inc.
Medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, no cover and natural stone paving.

Garden Lighting

John Cullen Lighting

LED garden spike lights are the ideal fittings to light your garden as you can move them as the planting grows and matures. Our range of LED outdoor garden lights include LED spike spot lights, LED spike floodlights and a wonderful new candle-like product – the Carella.

Backyard Living on Felbrigg

Elite Concrete

An award winning backyard project that includes a two tone Limestone Finish patio, stepping stone pathways and basement walkout steps with cantilevered reveals.

Deck Design

Regina Creative

Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in Other with decking and no cover.

Barbecue Comand Center

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

For years I planned on installing and Outdoor Kitchen and Entertainment Space in our Backyard. With a Kitchen command Center, Large fire-it and Plant collection Plantings. My Family enjoying the Firepit !

Less Is More....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Landscape lighting, designed in conjunction with the house lights, creates atmosphere after daylight fades.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving.

Firepit Area

McKinney Custom Pools

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Houston with a fire feature, stamped concrete and no cover.

Firepit Ambiance

Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes

a more disciplined look to this wood-burning fire pit and matching stone wall, mixed stone and brick pavers
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Portland Maine with a fire feature and natural stone paving.

Martis CAmp Lot 584

Kelly & Stone Architects

Vance Fox
Photo of a medium sized rustic side patio in Sacramento with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Hardscape Highlights

Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, no cover and stamped concrete.

Patio Arbors, Pergolas, Outdoor Fireplace, and Fire Pits

Vision Scapes & Associates

Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.

Through the Grapevine

DBR Designs

The Designs by Robin team added grapevine and twinkling lights around the columns to create an inviting arch. At night the twinkling light adds ambient lighting to this cozy covered patio.

Porch Enclosure

Deckscapes Inc

Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, no cover and brick paving.

Lake Forest Fire Bowl

Chicago Gas Lines

Ran propane gas line underground to location of freestanding fire bowl
Medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

Infinity Canopy featuring Phifertex Stucco by AZ Shade Systems

Infinity Canopy

Infinity Canopy featuring Phifertex Plus Stucco color was added to the existing pergola. Installation and pictures by AZ Shade Systems
Medium sized back patio in Phoenix with a pergola.

Medium Sized Black 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 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 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 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 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 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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