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Townsend
Townsend
Yardscapes NorthwestYardscapes Northwest
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Boise with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Battersea Terrace
Battersea Terrace
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
Steve Lyne
Photo of a contemporary patio in London.
Finally Tucson - Exterior
Finally Tucson - Exterior
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Midcentury patio in Phoenix.
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Los Angeles "En Plein Air" Backyard
Los Angeles "En Plein Air" Backyard
Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc.Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc.
Patio in Los Angeles.
Hockaday
Hockaday
Tanner HomesTanner Homes
Design ideas for a classic patio in Dallas.
Port Streets 10
Port Streets 10
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Orange County with a fireplace and a pergola.
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
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San Francisco 2-Story Addition
San Francisco 2-Story Addition
JMJ StudiosJMJ Studios
View of rear yard included custom-colored concrete walls, pavers, riverstone and a built-in bench around a firepit. Sliding Glass wall system by Nanawall. All exterior lighting by Bega. Catherine Nguyen Photography
Braeswood Place Outdoor Covered Patio, Sunroom and Balcony
Braeswood Place Outdoor Covered Patio, Sunroom and Balcony
Remodelers of HoustonRemodelers of Houston
Detached covered patio made of custom milled cypress which is durable and weather-resistant. Amenities include a full outdoor kitchen, masonry wood burning fireplace and porch swing.
Palo Alto 2
Palo Alto 2
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Kitchen, dining area and fire feature. Jason Liske photographer
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with gravel and a bbq area.
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.
Los Altos Covered Patio
Los Altos Covered Patio
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards. Ali Atri Photography
Grant Patio and Fireplace
Grant Patio and Fireplace
beautiful bones and purple stonesbeautiful bones and purple stones
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Portland with a fire feature.
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Centenary
Centenary
Tanner HomesTanner Homes
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Dallas.
East Coast Traditional
East Coast Traditional
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Outdoor living at its finest. Stained ceilings, rock mantle and bluestone flooring complement each other and provide durability in the weather.
This is an example of a large beach style back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Design ideas for an expansive country back patio in Salt Lake City with concrete paving, a pergola and fencing.
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Sacramento with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

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.
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2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Waddell Landscape DesignWaddell Landscape Design
Contemporary patio in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Phantom Springs
Phantom Springs
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
Large traditional back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Modern Design and Outdoor Living
Modern Design and Outdoor Living
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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