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Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Hertfordshire with no cover and a potted garden.
A Little Town Garden
By Kate Gould Gardens

Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Hertfordshire with no cover and a potted garden.
Patio tiles. Border to plain tiles? - aislinghyland

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 contemporary back patio in Hertfordshire with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Maslen Road
By JLArchitecture

BBQ patio area
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Hertfordshire with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
extended roof above doors - sneddon

This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
project 2
By Black Belt Construction Limited

This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
side walls - webuser_456109999

Traditional patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.
Modern, rural planting design. Menston, West Yorkshire
By Melissa Morton Garden Design

SUMMER Ian Lamond Photography
Traditional patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.
Raised beds made with sleepers and planted with herbs, eg rosemary, yuccas, big /tall palm, etc around a second gravel-based patio. - webuser_688263361

Photo of a large contemporary back patio in London with concrete slabs and no cover.
House on Downton Avenue
By RADO ILIEV . DESIGN

Redevelopment and Extension of an Edwardian house in Streatham, London Works included total interior refit and an addition of a 200 sqm basement floor. The design is tailored to the requirements of a family of three. The street appearance was kept nearly intact while the back façade to garden received extensions to ground floor and the new attic. Ground living room opens to a garden with lush mature hedging and trees. First floor contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The attic provides 50 sqm suite with its own bathroom. The new basement floor has a gym, wardrobe and a generous bathroom. Here also are the utility and an extra bedroom. Natural light to basement is provided by a sunken courtyard with a stair leading to the garden. Completed - 2019 Design – Rado Iliev Photography – Assen Emilov
Shows modern paving against an older house with extension - marieclairegallivan

Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Hampshire with concrete slabs and a pergola.
The Three Steps to Relaxation
By Simon Orchard Garden Design

Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Hampshire with concrete slabs and a pergola.

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

Photo of a traditional patio in London.
Tooting 5
By Shelley Hugh-Jones Garden Design

Photo of a traditional patio in London.
build in bbq - sneddon

Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in London.
West London Extension
By Chris Cunningham

Chris Cunningham
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in London.
patio tiles - mgandary

This is an example of a classic back patio in Manchester with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Exteriors
By Pawel Paniczko Architectural Photography

This is an example of a classic back patio in Manchester with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Hanging Baskets Near Door - sophie_lingard

Photo of a contemporary patio in London.
Garden House
By Flower Michelin

Photo of a contemporary patio in London.
sculpture as feature dividing areas - sneddon

This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Sussex with decking and no cover.
Transforming a Dark Study into an Open Lounge with Origin
By Origin - Doors and Windows

This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Sussex with decking and no cover.
like the brick edge. good colour slabs - cnorton08

Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Cornwall with no cover.
Tavistock garden
By Plantlife Landscape

Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Cornwall with no cover.
The natural and hidden feel of the seating area - webuser_145185752

This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Sussex with natural stone paving and a fire feature.
Garden Living Room
By Simon Callaghan Photography

Simon Callaghan Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Sussex with natural stone paving and a fire feature.
Lean to design but made from quality oak Ability to close off with curtains - webuser_786886629

Photo of a contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving and no cover.
Full Hammersmith Home Refurb
By Magic Projects London Ltd

Photo of a contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving and no cover.
Wood, tall, big windows, colour coordinated - nadia_ray19

Design ideas for a classic back patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.
Newington, Edinburgh
By James Hutchison Garden Design

Angus Bremner
Design ideas for a classic back patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.
Wooden plant containers - mandyjoynes

Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in London with no cover.
Twickenham
By London Urban - Intelligent Construction

Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in London with no cover.
Projects for Ryan and Collins Ltd. - esbeltateresaamaral

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 450,814 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including London Stone and James Hutchison Garden Design. 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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