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Medium Sized Side Patio Ideas and Designs

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John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side patio in Atlanta with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Urban Outdoor Living
Urban Outdoor Living
Trevor Fulmer DesignTrevor Fulmer Design
To create a colonial outdoor living space, we gut renovated this patio, incorporating heated bluestones, a custom traditional fireplace and bespoke furniture. The space was divided into three distinct zones for cooking, dining, and lounging. Firing up the built-in gas grill or a relaxing by the fireplace, this space brings the inside out.
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.
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Make It-HomeMake It-Home
The pavilion was custom designed and built, incorporating a wood slat ceiling, ceiling fans, commercial misting system, ambient lighting, fire feature and a automatic roll down solar shade. It was built large enough to fit a comfortable social area and a dining area that seats 8. Photo Credit: Henry Connell
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
The Accidental DecoratorThe Accidental Decorator
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian side patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.
Lafayette Country French Pool and Landscape
Lafayette Country French Pool and Landscape
Viator & Associates IncViator & Associates Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side patio in New Orleans with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Project 604
Project 604
HoneyBee DesignzHoneyBee Designz
Shelby Halberg Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Miami with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Fair Oaks- Patio
Fair Oaks- Patio
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Architecture: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Macomber Carpentry & Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse side patio in Nashville with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
OASIS AT HOME
OASIS AT HOME
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side patio in Dallas with a living wall, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
The Truckee, CA Project (Firepit + Seating + Patios + Outdoor Art)
The Truckee, CA Project (Firepit + Seating + Patios + Outdoor Art)
JTA Stoneworks LLCJTA Stoneworks LLC
Medium sized contemporary side patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
The Breathing Wall Residence
The Breathing Wall Residence
LIJO.RENY.architectsLIJO.RENY.architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Other with concrete paving.
New Project 3
New Project 3
Gaia GardensGaia Gardens
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
Small space landscape design
Small space landscape design
Bevins & Company Landscape/DesignBevins & Company Landscape/Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side patio in Louisville with a water feature and brick paving.
Northern Dutchess Farm
Northern Dutchess Farm
Structure Works Construction Inc.Structure Works Construction Inc.
rob karosis
Inspiration for a medium sized country side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Whatley new custom home
Whatley new custom home
TLC Design/Build LLCTLC Design/Build LLC
Jean Allsopp
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side patio in Birmingham with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Keith Bartlett
Photo of a medium sized side patio in Santa Barbara with gravel.
Porches
Porches
Collins Construction Group, IncCollins Construction Group, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side patio in Chicago with concrete paving and a gazebo.
Azek Outside Shower Enclosure
Azek Outside Shower Enclosure
Fine Creations Works in Wood LLCFine Creations Works in Wood LLC
Fine Creations Works in Wood LLC,
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side patio in New York with an outdoor shower, decking and a pergola.
Riverside Rustic - Rocky Mountain Homes
Riverside Rustic - Rocky Mountain Homes
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Medium sized rustic side patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Medium Sized 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 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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