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Medium Sized Patio Ideas and Designs

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Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving.
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
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.
The Goat Shed - Devon
The Goat Shed - Devon
TFQ ArchitectsTFQ Architects
The Goat Shed - Devon. We designed this outdoor space to be a beautiful spot to enjoy the sunshine on a secluded and private area whilst making the most of the the sweeping slope of the back lawn. The wicker furniture ties perfectly with the composite cladding and stone finish on the building.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Van Putte LandscapeVan Putte Landscape
The outdoor fireplace and patio make a beautiful focal point in this exquisite backyard landscape renovation. Installed by Van Putte Landscape. - Photo Credit - Chipper Hatter.
Napa Valley Style for Outdoor Living and Entertaining
Napa Valley Style for Outdoor Living and Entertaining
Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
A busy Redwood City family wanted a space to enjoy their family and friends and this Napa Style outdoor living space is exactly what they had in mind. Bernard Andre Photography
Salt Lake Flagstone Patio with Fire Pit & Sitting Wall
Salt Lake Flagstone Patio with Fire Pit & Sitting Wall
Archadeck Salt LakeArchadeck Salt Lake
This stunning flagstone patio in Salt Lake features a gorgeous outdoor fire pit with a built in paver sitting wall for maximum seating.
Medium sized traditional back patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
MAPLE LEAF LANDSCAPINGMAPLE LEAF LANDSCAPING
Medium sized traditional front patio in Burlington with natural stone paving and no cover.
Wallingford Pizza Oven
Wallingford Pizza Oven
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Seattle with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Cumberland Lakeside Patio
Cumberland Lakeside Patio
Fiano LandscapesFiano Landscapes
Like every property on the lake, this one had a steep slope immediately out of the back door. So we hugged the patio close to the house, building it up with a small retaining wall, and providing plenty of space to enjoy a summer night by the fire!
Lakeside Patio
Lakeside Patio
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
A level area for the picnic table was made next to the beach.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Boston with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Overview
Overview
Urban Oasis Outdoor LivingUrban Oasis Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a gazebo.
Outdoor Pavillion
Outdoor Pavillion
Sutherland Custom Builders (Sutherland Homes)Sutherland Custom Builders (Sutherland Homes)
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Coastal with French Chateau Characteristics
Coastal with French Chateau Characteristics
Patrick Widing Custom HomesPatrick Widing Custom Homes
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in Detroit with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a fireplace.
Ultimate Outdoor Pavillion
Ultimate Outdoor Pavillion
K Morris Landscape Design IncK Morris Landscape Design Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a gazebo.
Complete Renovation - Hollywood Hills
Complete Renovation - Hollywood Hills
Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Fire Pit and Patio, Ridgewood, NJ
Fire Pit and Patio, Ridgewood, NJ
Jacobsen Landscape Design & ConstructionJacobsen Landscape Design & Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in New York with no cover, a fire feature and tiled flooring.
Project of the Month: April 2016
Project of the Month: April 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This family wanted a contemporary structure that blended natural elements with with grays and blues. This is a unique structure that turned out beautifully. We went with powder coated 6x6 steel posts hiding all of the base and top plates creating a seamless transition between the structure and travertine flooring. Due to limitations on spacing we added a built-in granite table with matching powder coated steel frame. This created a unique look and practical application for dining seating. By adding a knee wall with cedar slats it created an intimate nook while keeping everything open. The modern fireplace and split style kitchen created a great use of space without making if feel crowded. Appliances: Fire Magic Diamond Echelon series 660 Grill RCS icemaker, 2 wine fridges and RCS storage doors and drawers 42” Heat Glo Dakota fireplace insert Cedar T&G ceiling clear coated with rope lighting Powder coated posts and granite table frame: Slate Gray Tile Selections: Accent Wall: Glass tile (Carisma Oceano Stick Glass Mosaic) Dark Tile: Prisma Griss Light Tile: Tessuto Linen Beige White Flooring: Light Ivory Travertine 3cm granite: Light: Santa Cecilia Dark: Midnight Grey Kitchen Appliances: 30" Fire Magic Diamond Series Echelon 660 2 - RCS wine fridges RCS storage doors and drawers Fire Place: 36" Dakota heat glo insert TK Images
Metal Roof Extension Outdoor Entertain Areas
Metal Roof Extension Outdoor Entertain Areas
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Kowski Project
Kowski Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a skillion style roof with an outdoor kitchen, entertainment, heaters, and gas fireplace! It has a super modern look with the white stone on the kitchen and fireplace that complements the house well.
Project of the Month: June 2016
Project of the Month: June 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
American traditional Spring Valley home looking to add an outdoor living room designed and built to look original to the home building on the existing trim detail and infusing some fresh finish options. Project highlights include: split brick with decorative craftsman columns, wet stamped concrete and coffered ceiling with oversized beams and T&G recessed ceiling. 2 French doors were added for access to the new living space. We also included a wireless TV/Sound package and a complete pressure wash and repaint of home. Photo Credit: TK Images

Medium Sized 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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