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Inspiration for a rural patio in Essex.
Monks Hall
By Chris Snook

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a rural patio in Essex.
Handmade benches, table + ext paint colour - sarah_o_reilly

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Open Plan Single Storey Kitchen Extension
By Go Building

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
inside outside flow of flooring - samiver1

Design ideas for a large contemporary side patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.
Combe Lodge
By ST Building and Renovation Ltd.

Photo: Hamptons International
Design ideas for a large contemporary side patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.

Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Berkshire with a fire feature and no cover.
Hampton Court Flower Show 2018
By London Stone

Best Of Both Worlds Designed by: Rosemary Coldstream Built by: The Outdoor Room Supported by: Bali Go Landscape Materials used: Blue Grey Granite, Hard Buff Yorkstone Setts & Reclaimed Yorkstone
Может разбить на два уровня? - yuliayou

This is an example of a medium sized coastal back patio in London with decking and no cover.
Outdoor Rugs
By Woven

This is an example of a medium sized coastal back patio in London with decking and no cover.
Love the rugs and colour of planks, wooden benches and tree and width. It's like another room and is so simple - webuser_141280459

Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hertfordshire with natural stone paving and an awning.
KAHANI PARADISE, INDIA
By PHOS

Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hertfordshire with natural stone paving and an awning.
Terracotta tiles and comfy chairs - vicky_robinson84

Inspiration for a classic back patio in London with tiled flooring and no cover.
Spacious tiered garden in St John's Wood
By Positive Garden Ltd

Inspiration for a classic back patio in London with tiled flooring and no cover.
Like the feel of this terrace - webuser_485684745

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary patio in Hertfordshire with a living wall and no cover.
Virburnum Gate
By Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Aralia 2018
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary patio in Hertfordshire with a living wall and no cover.
Lots of planting but incredibly neat - northleedsgardendesign

Contemporary back patio in London with no cover.
Bringing Natural Light and Air Into The Heart Of The Home.
By Timothy Tasker Architects

Contemporary back patio in London with no cover.
can put the veggies zone in a block high up like this so that u dont need to bend to cut the leaves - sammyberries

This is an example of a traditional patio in Hampshire with tiled flooring and no cover.
Large Country Garden, Hampshire
By Elks-Smith Landscape and Garden Design

Image Copyright Richard Bloom
This is an example of a traditional patio in Hampshire with tiled flooring and no cover.

Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Hampshire with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
PorcelPave Quartzite Grey Outdoor Porcelain Patio Tiles
By The London Tile Co.

Rugged stone effect porcelain paving tiles. - Frost proof - Stain resistant - Anti-slip - Fade proof - Low maintenance - Stone effect
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Hampshire with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
DO NOT WANT THIS. FENCE LINE IS UGLY - saira_patel93

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Hampshire with decking and a pergola.
Entertaining garden in Blackheath
By Simon Orchard Garden Design

Simon Orchard
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Hampshire with decking and a pergola.
Some sort of a veranda for outdoor entertaining given current context - oriel_camp

Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in London with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Broxash Road
By Granit Architects

Andrew Beasley
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in London with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Love the raised bedded bushes, tree's and flowers behind the built in seating - joseph_davies19

Inspiration for a scandi patio in London.
Balham
By Hughes Developments

Inspiration for a scandi patio in London.
French doors - webuser_978737896

Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in London.
Traditional Spanish FINCA
By Kima design&build

Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in London.
Walls and friendly lower veranda - rbsgre001

Classic patio in London.
Beautiful Townhouse Design
By paper+white

Classic patio in London.
Garden layout and furniture set - julia_watkins74

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in London.
Chepstow Villas
By Domus Nova

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in London.
floor, raised beds, fence, seats, opwaed lights by trees, simple planters - snellino

Contemporary back patio in London with a living wall and no cover.
Belsize Park
By John Davies Landscape

Contemporary back patio in London with a living wall and no cover.
Love the wooden screen fencing. - shelby1of4

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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a patio renovation or are building a designer patio from scratch, Houzz has 448,608 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including John Davies Landscape and Don't Move - Extend. Look through patio photos in different colours and styles and when you find a patio design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful patio ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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