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Design ideas for a small rural courtyard patio in Oxfordshire.
Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
By 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.

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in London with natural stone paving and no cover.
Secluded garden with Fireplace
By Karen Rogers at KR Garden Design

caroline mardon
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in London with natural stone paving and no cover.
Love the sandstone paving and the quality of the dining set. - neil_marchant

Large contemporary back patio in London.
Large modern family garden for entertaining and play
By Harrington Porter

Large contemporary back patio in London.
The lights although maybe in a more countrified style - haggerleasesfarm

Photo of a traditional patio in Other.
Wetherby House Extension and Landscaping
By DJB Photography

Damian James Bramley, DJB Photography
Photo of a traditional patio in Other.

Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Dorset with gravel and no cover.
Garden Room Airbnb Annexe, Dorset
By Coral Interiors

Harbour View Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Dorset with gravel and no cover.
Gravel and slabs, can add a water feature on a wall. Minimal planting - webuser_740671557

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving.
Grove Lane, SE5
By Fine House Photography

Image: Fine House Studio © 2017 Houzz
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving.
Wall t sit on with upper flower bed - webuser_909013389

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This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in London.
Townhouse in Battersea
By Kopal Jaitly Photography

Kopal Jaitly Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in London.
brick wall for rear with screens mounted on top - alastair_bowers

Photo of a contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving and no cover.
Ardbeg Road
By Design Squared Ltd

Chris Snook.
Photo of a contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving and no cover.
Garden room door. Note change of levels - rosie_22250

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 contemporary patio in Other.
The Hampstead Project
By 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.
Garden goals - jack_peter65

Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Other with no cover.
Peppi House
By Architecture WK

Architecture WK
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Other with no cover.
large slabss - susanne_buck

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in London with a fireplace and no cover.
Warwick Gardens
By GJ Design and Build

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in London with a fireplace and no cover.

Photo of a classic patio in Surrey with a pergola.
Garden Design for Ed Oddy
By Anna Stathaki | Photography

Photo of a classic patio in Surrey with a pergola.
Covered entertaining space at rear of garden - philtither

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

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Essex with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Kitchen Project, Orchard House
By Humphrey Munson

Hand-crafted using traditional joinery techniques, this outdoor kitchen is made from hard-wearing Iroko wood and finished with stainless steel hardware ensuring the longevity of this Markham cabinetry. With a classic contemporary design that suits the modern, manicured style of the country garden, this outdoor kitchen has the balance of simplicity, scale and proportion that H|M is known for. Using an L-shape configuration set within a custom designed permanent timber gazebo, this outdoor kitchen is cleverly zoned to include all of the key spaces required in an indoor kitchen for food prep, grilling and clearing away. On the right-hand side of the kitchen is the cooking run featuring the mighty 107cm Wolf outdoor gas grill. Already internationally established as an industrial heavyweight in the luxury range cooker market, Wolf have taken outdoor cooking to the next level with this behemoth of a barbeque. Designed and built to stand the test of time and exponentially more accurate than a standard barbeque, the Wolf outdoor gas grill also comes with a sear zone and infrared rotisserie spit as standard. To assist with food prep, positioned underneath the counter to the left of the Wolf outdoor grill is a pull-out bin with separate compartments for food waste and recycling. Additional storage to the right is utilised for storing the LPG gas canister ensuring the overall look and feel of the outdoor kitchen is free from clutter and from a practical point of view, protected from the elements. Just like the indoor kitchen, the key to a successful outdoor kitchen design is the zoning of the space – think about all the usual things like food prep, cooking and clearing away and make provision for those activities accordingly. In terms of the actual positioning of the kitchen think about the sun and where it is during the afternoons and early evening which will be the time this outdoor kitchen is most in use. A timber gazebo will provide shelter from the direct sunlight and protection from the elements during the winter months. Stone flooring that can withstand a few spills here and there is essential, and always incorporate a seating area than can be scaled up or down according to your entertaining needs. Photo Credit - Paul Craig
BBQ Area with sitting space at 'talbe' - johnlinda_boyt

Medium sized contemporary back patio in London with concrete slabs and no cover.
St Augustine Road
By Square Feet Architects

Zinc clad rear extensions Rick McCullagh
Medium sized contemporary back patio in London with concrete slabs and no cover.
Zinc cladding - webuser_102317021

Medium sized nautical back patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Seren Mor
By Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Medium sized nautical back patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in London with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Wandsworth refurbishment
By Abstract Renovations Ltd

This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in London with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
We love the size of these huge slabs! - nustone

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 445,577 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including BBQ Kitchens and Architecture WK. 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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