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Surry Hills Terrace House
Surry Hills Terrace House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
Karina Illovska
Photo of a contemporary patio steps in Sydney with a roof extension.
Fire Pit wall
Fire Pit wall
Les Moore Construction, Inc.Les Moore Construction, Inc.
This wall with the glass block windows allows for privacy for the home owners. The glass block contains fiber optic lighting that allows the homeowner to change the color for the party mood. Photo by Blackall Photography
m.a.p. interiors
m.a.p. interiors
SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORSSYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS
Hollywood Hills Spanish style home patio
Photo of a classic patio in Orange County with decking.
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Ferol Dr
Ferol Dr
UserUser
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature and no cover.
Buckhead #2
Buckhead #2
The Norwood GroupThe Norwood Group
Inspiration for a farmhouse patio in Atlanta with no cover.
MILL VALLEY MODERN GARDEN
MILL VALLEY MODERN GARDEN
BRADANINI & ASSOCIATESBRADANINI & ASSOCIATES
STEPS & RAILING, BRADANINI
Inspiration for a modern patio steps in San Francisco with concrete paving.
JD2
JD2
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Matthew Millman
Contemporary patio steps in Other with a roof extension.
Old World Anew
Old World Anew
Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.
Photography by Everett Fenton Gidley. Located in one of Pasadena's finest neighborhoods, this Marston & Mayberry-designed Mediterranean estate is adjacent to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Originally built in 1928 and painstaking re-constructed in 2007/2008, the entire property was meticulously renovated by our clients. The end result is a stunning unification of old world craftsmanship exquisitely integrated with modern amenities that affords a graciously elegant yet comfortable environment. Interior Design by Tommy Chambers Architect David Serrurier Builder Thomas Lake Landscape Designer Mark Berry
Villa Ascosa
Villa Ascosa
My Villa AustinMy Villa Austin
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Austin with a water feature.
Back patio, pool and living room by MGS architecture
Back patio, pool and living room by MGS architecture
MGS ArchitectureMGS Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary patio steps in Los Angeles.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
Design ideas for a traditional patio in DC Metro with a bbq area.
Elemental Architects Courtyard House
Elemental Architects Courtyard House
George Opreff PhotoWorksGeorge Opreff PhotoWorks
George Opreff PhotoWorks
This is an example of a contemporary patio steps in Toronto with a pergola.
Cord Shiflet Modern Mediterranean
Cord Shiflet Modern Mediterranean
Cord ShifletCord Shiflet
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Austin with a roof extension and a bbq area.
tropical residence
tropical residence
Vicreations IncVicreations Inc
Vic Perederi
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio steps in Los Angeles with a gazebo.
Exteriorscapes
Exteriorscapes
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
Design ideas for a classic patio steps in Seattle with a pergola and natural stone paving.
Sophisticated Contemporary Escape in San Anselmo, CA
Sophisticated Contemporary Escape in San Anselmo, CA
UserUser
This is an example of a large classic front patio in San Francisco.
Contemporary Rancho Santa Fe Landscape - Xeriscape
Contemporary Rancho Santa Fe Landscape - Xeriscape
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Contemporary landscape architecture in Rancho Santa Fe, with drought tolerant landscaping, and xeriscape irrigation. professionally installed by Hills Landscapes the design build company - Rob Hill, landscape architect/contractor
Elegant Farmhouse
Elegant Farmhouse
Vanguard Studio Inc.Vanguard Studio Inc.
Inspiration for a farmhouse patio steps in Austin.
River House
River House
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
This site 30’ above the Connecticut River offers 180 degree panoramic views. The client wanted a modern house & landscape that would take advantage of this amazing locale, blurring the lines between inside and outside. The project sites a main house, guest house / boat storage building, multiple terraces, pool, outdoor shower, putting green and fire pit. A long concrete seat wall guides visitors to the front entry accentuated by a tall ornamental grass backdrop. Local boulders, rivers stone and River Birch where also incorporated into the entry landscape, borrowing from the materiality of the Connecticut River below. The concrete facades of the house transition into concrete site walls extending the architecture into the landscape. A flush Ipe Wood deck surrounds 2 sides of the pool opposite an architectural water fall. Concrete paving slabs disperse into lawn as it extends towards the river. A series of free-standing concrete screen walls further extends the architecture out while screening the pool area from the neighboring property. Planting was selected based upon the architectural qualities of the plants and the desire for it to be low-maintenance. A fire pit extends the pool season well into the shoulder seasons and provides a good viewing point for the river. Photo Credit: Westphalen Photography

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.
Outdoor living
Outdoor living
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard patio steps in Austin.
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