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San Juan Capistrano, CA
San Juan Capistrano, CA
prowell woodworks, incprowell woodworks, inc
A series of prowell products for a residence in San Juan Capistrano. Site installer: Tree of Life Nursery.
Design ideas for a classic patio in Los Angeles.
Urban Retreat
Urban Retreat
Koffka Phakos DesignKoffka Phakos Design
Design ideas for a classic patio steps in Los Angeles.
House Renovation, Bristol
House Renovation, Bristol
New Space ArchitectureNew Space Architecture
Our clients wanted to turn a mid-century ex-council house in to a stunning and light-filled home having recently moved from London to their new home in the suburbs of Bristol. Their main issue and brief was how they could alter their mid century ex-council house to feel like a stunning and light ‘London’ home. Challenge accepted! This project didn't even involve a huge extension to the original property and instead only a 2m wide single storey side extension was proposed. The rest was a careful, considered and clever rearrangement of the internal spaces to provide this incredible light and bright home. Features like a re-positioned open stair case, internal critall doors and feature glazing above the new dining area all help transform the space in to a stunning home, completely unrecognisable to its original state.
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Aménagement d'un toit terrasse cosy
Aménagement d'un toit terrasse cosy
Terrasse et Jardin de ParisTerrasse et Jardin de Paris
petit espace toit terrasse aménagé, création d'un coin salle à manger avec un barbecue sur le mur Végétalisé
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Paris.
the elemental
the elemental
Ashwin ArchitectsAshwin Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Bengaluru with concrete slabs and a pergola.
ILE D'OLERON
ILE D'OLERON
Atelier Nadège NariAtelier Nadège Nari
Contemporary patio in Other.
Modern Mediterranean
Modern Mediterranean
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Minneapolis.
Dans la montée - Lyon
Dans la montée - Lyon
SCENES EXTERIEURESSCENES EXTERIEURES
Côté salon, le mobilier Cinna offre un espace de détente confortable et convivial. Deux voiles d'ombrages tendues entre les façades créent une ombre bienvenue aux heures les plus chaudes.
Dekton Pietra Kode by Daniel Germani
Dekton Pietra Kode by Daniel Germani
Cosentino AustraliaCosentino Australia
Photo of a contemporary patio in Sydney.
Sleek and Sophisticated Pool House
Sleek and Sophisticated Pool House
Golden Construction Inc.Golden Construction Inc.
This is an example of a country patio in Other.
The Eagle
The Eagle
Ruebl Builders LLCRuebl Builders LLC
Photo of an expansive rustic back patio steps in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Rancho Santa Fe Outdoor Living
Rancho Santa Fe Outdoor Living
Blume Design Studio Landscape DesignersBlume Design Studio Landscape Designers
Inspiration for a traditional patio in San Diego.
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions NSWSmith & Sons Renovations & Extensions NSW
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Other.
For the Love of MCM
For the Love of MCM
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
Medium sized retro side patio in San Diego with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Bluestone Downers Grove
Bluestone Downers Grove
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The informal seating area in the front yard invites the gardener to rest in vibrant Blu Dot 'Hot Mesh' furniture amidst lush columnar apple trees, ceramic pots, and custom sculptural Corten steel beds hosting vegetables and dwarf blueberry shrubs. A seatwall clad in 'Mt. Moriah' ledge stone contains the space, punctuated by a large 'Windsor' boulder with native Polypodium californicum ferns at its feet. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Ranch Revival
Ranch Revival
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/
Mississauga Backyard Haven
Mississauga Backyard Haven
Curbz Landscaping Inc.Curbz Landscaping Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Toronto.
Oak Hill New Build
Oak Hill New Build
Beth Haley DesignBeth Haley Design
This is an example of a classic patio in Nashville.

Patio Ideas and Designs

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.
Mapleton
Mapleton
Harper & Company, Inc.Harper & Company, Inc.
Inspiration for a large side patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
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