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London Family Home
London Family Home
Juliette Byrne
James Balston
This is an example of a traditional back patio in London with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Evans Kitchen Case Study
Evans Kitchen Case Study
Roundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Blue Black and Strong White with Burnished Copper Matt Metallic on wall cabinet. Worktop in Carrara marble and splashback in Bronze Mirror glass. Photography by Nick Kane
Hazel Mill, Slad
Hazel Mill, Slad
Mike Garlick Photography
House shoot on location for Hazel Mill, Slad.
Photo of an expansive farmhouse patio in Gloucestershire.
Coastal Patio
Coastal Patio
Large coastal side patio in Sussex with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
Joanne Alderson Design
My own Cotswold courtyard garden in a simple contemporary style. It has a strong formal structure that is designed to work throughout the seasons. I used mature trees in huge corten steel planters to create structure & shade in this south facing garden & added pretty planting to soften it & add seasonal interest.
Reckitt Rd W4 - kitchen extension
Reckitt Rd W4 - kitchen extension
Plus Rooms
Fine House Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Oxford Family Home
Oxford Family Home
Birch House
Garden Patio
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Oxfordshire with tiled flooring and no cover.
Tavistock garden
Tavistock garden
Plantlife Landscape
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Cornwall with no cover.
GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
Convert Construction Ltd
Tom Lee
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with no cover.
A London garden for relaxing and entertaining
A London garden for relaxing and entertaining
Harrington Porter
Photo of a classic courtyard patio in London with natural stone paving and no cover.
Lodge Hill Road
Lodge Hill Road
Home Hub Group
Rural courtyard patio in Berkshire with no cover.
Tatsfield Art Studio
Tatsfield Art Studio
MY MY Photography
MY MY Photography
Design ideas for a farmhouse back patio in Surrey with concrete paving and no cover.
Garden Design for Ed Oddy
Garden Design for Ed Oddy
Anna Stathaki | Photography
Photo of a classic patio in Surrey with a pergola.
The Hampstead Project
The Hampstead Project
BBQ Kitchens
Client redeveloped his outside space and wanted a poolside entertaining area for family and friends… Beefeater Profresco Signature range furniture & fridge, Napoleon built-in Pro 665 natural gas grill (i.e. hooked into main gas supply and run out to the garden so no gas bottle needed), Kamado Joe Classic III smoker, customer sourced his own granite worktops.
The Gaudi Garden, NW1
The Gaudi Garden, NW1
Georgia Lindsay Garden Design
Coastal patio in London.
Sandbrook Road
Sandbrook Road
Paper House Project
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
Ben Sage Photography portfolio
Ben Sage Photography portfolio
Ben Sage Photography
Photo of a mediterranean patio in London.
The Signal House
The Signal House
Fraher and Findlay
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
Chepstow Villas
Chepstow Villas
Domus Nova
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in London.
Southside common, Wimbledon
Southside common, Wimbledon
Bartholomew Landscaping Ltd
Dressing with beautiful antique furniture sourced from the globe.
This is an example of a classic back patio in London with no cover.
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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 458,307 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including MY MY Photography and Juliette Byrne. 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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