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Romantic back patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Food writer Mina Holland's first home in south London
By The Modern House

Romantic back patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.

Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving and no cover.
garden in the sun
By CATO creative Ltd

Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving and no cover.
horizontal lines of the fence visually widen the space and make a pleasing contrasst to the tall slim planting in front - webuser_167095984

Urban courtyard patio in London with gravel, no cover and a living wall.
21 Wilkes Street
By Mackenzie Wheeler Architects & Designers

Photo by Marianne Majerus
Urban courtyard patio in London with gravel, no cover and a living wall.
love the limited colour palette of green and white, very restful. - marmanchester

Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in London with a fire feature and no cover.
Grand House Belgravia
By Helen Green Design

Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in London with a fire feature and no cover.
Jasmine in pots - are they? 08/09/2019 - jadysue

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary patio in London.
Kitchen extension 1
By Architect Your Home

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary patio in London.
8. Don’t Cut Corners Early-on There are many ‘architectural technicians’, ‘architectural designers’, ‘planning consultants’ and ‘building surveyors’ out there who can do planning drawings but they do not have the same training, experience, codes of conduct, professional qualifications and insurance as a registered architect. They may cost a bit less but that generally means a poorer quality job, producing something very basic with no consideration of your requirements and the house as a whole. A - jude41

This is an example of a contemporary patio in London with a pergola.
Private house in Streatham
By Charles Barclay Architects

Lorenz Ferla View from garden
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London with a pergola.
Sliding corner doors as opposed to bi fold. Cheaper? - helen_murphy45

This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse back patio in Berkshire with a living wall and concrete paving.
Arun Landscapes - Project Value £20,000 - £35,000 - Winner
By The Association of Professional Landscapers

This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse back patio in Berkshire with a living wall and concrete paving.
Nice mix of plants that bugs would like - foz1980

Photo of a contemporary patio in London.
Battersea Terrace
By The London Gardener Ltd

Steve Lyne
Photo of a contemporary patio in London.
seating and raised beds. My new garden all one level at the moment. - webuser_873901790

Small classic back patio in London with brick paving and no cover.
Courtyard Garden Design
By The Garden Builders

Hardscaping is balanced by layers of lush planting.
Small classic back patio in London with brick paving and no cover.
Brick paving Wall / fence / trellis - hard > softer > green boarder Planters - webuser_91808792

Design ideas for a nautical back patio in Cornwall with concrete paving and no cover.
Ednovean House, Marazion
By Perfect Stays

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Design ideas for a nautical back patio in Cornwall with concrete paving and no cover.
small patio outside doors to garden with steps leading down to lower level table/eating area - spinnynow

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with no cover.
Various Projects
By Harrington Porter

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with no cover.
table would be at 90 degrees. bbq in left furthest away bit of patio. nearest kitchen. will need to think how door opens to ensure table can fit. bench seating in right corner, casual seats. - clare_goodhind

This is an example of a traditional patio in London with no cover.
Traditional Patio
By GDL Property

The back yard view of the extension, with its exterior of yellow reclaimed stock bricks brings a modern appeal to the home, while retaining the historical look of the house.
The glass doors and kitchen colour - lorraine_albiston0

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving.
Homefield Rd
By Zulufish

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving.
Interesting how they have a bit jutting out and 2 floors supported by the rsj’s - mariebiscuit1974

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London.
Fentiman Road, Vauxhall
By Emmett Russell Architects

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London.
Gives me an idea what to do with our backyard - agnesgacias

This is an example of a contemporary back patio in London with no cover and a fireplace.
Mortlake Road, Kew
By PAD Architects LLP

Jamie Manester
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in London with no cover and a fireplace.
White tiles. White walls. Clean lines. - markmccool

Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in London with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Ashley Road
By David Butler Photography

David Butler
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in London with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Outside wall colour with grey frames - may08mummy

Inspiration for a rural patio in Cheshire.
Holmfirth Garden
By Caroline Benedict Smith Garden Designer Cheshire

Caroline Benedict Smith
Inspiration for a rural patio in Cheshire.
irregular plantings/ground cover in pattern - esspee

Design ideas for a small traditional patio in London with brick paving.
West London Courtyard
By Karen Rogers at KR Garden Design

Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Design ideas for a small traditional patio in London with brick paving.
The circular design and cosy feel - doug_macdonald38

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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 425,603 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including The London Gardener Ltd and PAD Architects LLP. 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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