skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Patio
  3. Space Location: Side Garden

Medium Sized Side Patio Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
81 - 100 of 2,481 photos
Item 1 of 3
Sustainable Garden
Sustainable Garden
Schlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor ABSchlyter / Gezelius Arkitektkontor AB
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Stockholm with a living wall, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
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.
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.
East Alameda Renovation
East Alameda Renovation
Violante & Rochford InteriorsViolante & Rochford Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side patio in Albuquerque with gravel and a pergola.
Modern patio with cement look porcelain tile walkway
Modern patio with cement look porcelain tile walkway
Simple StepsSimple Steps
This modern patio has a cement look porcelain tile called System L2 Silver. Great for indoor and outdoor use. There are different colors and styles available.
Patio
Patio
CRx - The Cure for the Common BuildCRx - The Cure for the Common Build
Photo of a medium sized rural side patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Boorkman Residence
Boorkman Residence
Chris Corbett DesignChris Corbett Design
Outdoor Dining
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side patio in Sacramento with concrete paving.
Addison Farmhouse
Addison Farmhouse
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Bob Schatz
Photo of a medium sized country side patio in Burlington with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and no cover.
Side yard garden walkway / path
Side yard garden walkway / path
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Side yard renovation including garden walkway leading to bluestone patio and built in barbecue area. Bluestone planks set in grass and peastone with flowering pear trees and perennials lining privacy fence. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com
The Truckee, CA Project (Firepit + Seating + Patios + Outdoor Art)
The Truckee, CA Project (Firepit + Seating + Patios + Outdoor Art)
JTA Stoneworks LLCJTA Stoneworks LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Mitelman
Mitelman
Urban BonfireUrban Bonfire
The garage rooftop patio of a beautiful home in a historic neighbourhood provided the perfect canvas for this bold kitchen with lush vegetation. A natural extension of the home's indoor kitchen, this fully equipped outdoor space extends the family's entertaining opportunities with gas grill, charcoal smoker and a recessed ice bar for drinks or seafood.
Solarium
Solarium
Roeder Design Group, Inc.Roeder Design Group, Inc.
Roeder Design Group, Inc., Elizabeth Roeder, Don Pearse Photographers
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side patio in Philadelphia with tiled flooring.
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.
Patio Open to Sunroom in Chicago
Patio Open to Sunroom in Chicago
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Chicago Lakeview home remodel has a patio that opens to sunroom addition with bifold glass doors. Sunroom connects to indoor pool. The flooring from terrace to sunroom to pool has radiant heat connecting the three spaces. Need help with your home transformation? Call Benvenuti and Stein design build for full service solutions. 847.866.6868. Norman Sizemore-photographer
Pergolas
Pergolas
N & C ConstructionN & C Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side patio in Other with a pergola.
HOUSE 11
HOUSE 11
Marion Bernard ArchitectesMarion Bernard Architectes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Marseille with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Rolling Planter M24
Rolling Planter M24
RollingPlanterRollingPlanter
Rolling Planters, Commercial quality raised bed planter boxes made with locking wheels for mobility and for allowing your hardscape to be used for multiple activities. No messes due to tight construction and heavy environmentally friendly liner with drains. Drains / Liner provide water conservation. Photo: LIz Duer, Red Berm
Arbors
Arbors
M&M BuildersM&M Builders
patio cover in Los Altos
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Periscope House - Transformational Addition
Periscope House - Transformational Addition
Nicholas Design CollaborativeNicholas Design Collaborative
Forecourt Photo: Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Chicago with tiled flooring and no cover.
Pacific House
Pacific House
Penman Brown Interior DesignPenman Brown Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Sydney with decking and no cover.

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.
5
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.