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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.
Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
THE RETREAT, BARNES. ROOF & SIDE INFILL EXTENSIONS
THE RETREAT, BARNES. ROOF & SIDE INFILL EXTENSIONS
Paul DeanPaul Dean
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in London with no cover.
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.
New Berlin Fireplace
New Berlin Fireplace
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The patio and fire pit align with the kitchen and dining area of the home and flows outward from the redone existing deck.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Milwaukee with concrete paving, no cover and a fire feature.
Spanish California
Spanish California
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Get Outside
Get Outside
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Morgan Howarth Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Rustic Landscape
Rustic Landscape
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Mountain View, California
Mountain View, California
Taproot Garden DesignTaproot Garden Design
Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening - Photo taken on May 24, 2018 Just Installed! "The new Connecticut Bluestone Full-Range paver patio connects with an existing path that leads to the front garden. With the patio being in part shade and part sun, a bench was placed under the canopy of the trees while the raised vegetable boxes were placed in the sunny areas for optimal vegetable-growing conditions."
Lansdowne Modern Swimming Pool + Outdoor Living
Lansdowne Modern Swimming Pool + Outdoor Living
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Photography by Jimi Smith / "Jimi Smith Photography"
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.
Townsend
Townsend
Yardscapes NorthwestYardscapes Northwest
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Boise with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
RJohnston Interiors, Inc.RJohnston Interiors, Inc.
Harrison Photographic
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, a pergola and natural stone paving.
Alderwood Landscape
Alderwood Landscape
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, a gazebo and natural stone paving.
Waterfront Cottage
Waterfront Cottage
b Architecture Studiob Architecture Studio
Red Cedar outdoor shower
Medium sized coastal back patio in Boston with an outdoor shower, decking and a pergola.
Modern Backyard Landscaping
Modern Backyard Landscaping
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This backyard landscaping project consist of multiple of our modern collections! Modern grey retaining wall: The smooth look of the Raffinato collection brings modern elegance to your tailored spaces. This contemporary double-sided retaining wall is offered in an array of modern colours. Discover the Raffinato retaining wall: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/raffinato-smooth/ Modern grey stone steps: The sleek, polished look of the Raffinato stone step is a more elegant and refined alternative to modern and very linear concrete steps. Offered in three modern colors, these stone steps are a welcomed addition to your next outdoor step project! Discover our Raffinato stone steps here: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/steps/raffinato-step/ Modern grey floor pavers: A modern paver available in over 50 scale and color combinations, Industria is a popular choice amongst architects designing urban spaces. This paver's de-icing salt resistance and 100mm height makes it a reliable option for industrial, commercial and institutional applications. Discover the Industria paver here: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/pavers/industria-smooth-paver/
Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden
Chestnut Grove Design Group, Inc.Chestnut Grove Design Group, Inc.
This project began as woods and was transformed into a two tier garden with some open lawn space, beautiful fire pit and seating wall and a second irregular patio with planted joints. Can't wait for this garden to grow in!
Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden
Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Seattle with no cover and concrete paving.
LakeStone
LakeStone
Bear Mountain BuildersBear Mountain Builders
Mountain Modern Lakefront Patio with Custom Fire-pit and Hot Pool
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Medium sized traditional back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.

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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