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This is an example of a rustic back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
Exteriors
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Revival Arts | Architectural PhotographyRevival Arts | Architectural Photography
Patio seating area with cast concrete firepit. Builder: Rockridge Fine Homes Photographer: Revival Arts
Photo of a contemporary patio in Vancouver with a fire feature and no cover.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
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Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Greg Hadley Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
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exterior
Elad GonenElad Gonen
project for kane-kash
This is an example of a mediterranean patio steps in Other with no cover.
Brown
Brown
Customatic.comCustomatic.com
project type: new construction architect: lake + flato architects location: scottsdale, az date: winter 2009 area: 4,500 sf
Inspiration for a patio in Phoenix with a fire feature.
Sunken Connections
Sunken Connections
Dean Herald-Rolling Stone LandscapesDean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes
Rolling Stone Landscapes
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Sydney with a fire feature.
Pelham Shingle Style for a Modern Family
Pelham Shingle Style for a Modern Family
Fivecat Studio | ArchitectureFivecat Studio | Architecture
Photos by Scott LePage Photography
Photo of a victorian patio steps in New York with no cover.
Yellowstone Club Summit Residence
Yellowstone Club Summit Residence
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Roger Wade Studio
Rustic patio in Other with a fire feature and no cover.
Holliday
Holliday
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a world-inspired back patio in Miami with an outdoor shower.
Ellen Grass & Sons
Ellen Grass & Sons
Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLCEllen Grasso & Sons, LLC
Outdoor living from kitchen area
Photo of a contemporary patio in Dallas with a fire feature and a pergola.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Seattle with a fire feature and a pergola.
Hilltop Retreat
Hilltop Retreat
Tucker & MarksTucker & Marks
Interior Design by Tucker & Marks: http://www.tuckerandmarks.com/ Photograph by Matthew Millman
Backyard
Backyard
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Mediterranean back patio steps in San Francisco.
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in London with concrete paving and fencing.
Sausalito, CA
Sausalito, CA
Urrutia DesignUrrutia Design
URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Design ideas for a traditional patio steps in San Francisco with brick paving.
Historic St. Helena Ranch
Historic St. Helena Ranch
McKinney PhotographyMcKinney Photography
jack@chandler2.com
Contemporary patio in San Francisco.
Harrisdale
Harrisdale
Tim Davies Landscaping | PerthTim Davies Landscaping | Perth
Grab Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary patio steps in Perth with no cover.
Spa Living Wall
Spa Living Wall
Bright GreenBright Green
Living Wall in spa area.
Design ideas for a contemporary patio steps in Portland with 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.
Montlake
Montlake
Hoedemaker PfeifferHoedemaker Pfeiffer
This remodel of an architect’s Seattle bungalow goes beyond simple renovation. It starts with the idea that, once completed, the house should look as if had been built that way originally. At the same time, it recognizes that the way a house was built in 1926 is not for the way we live today. Architectural pop-outs serve as window seats or garden windows. The living room and dinning room have been opened up to create a larger, more flexible space for living and entertaining. The ceiling in the central vestibule was lifted up through the roof and topped with a skylight that provides daylight to the middle of the house. The broken-down garage in the back was transformed into a light-filled office space that the owner-architect refers to as the “studiolo.” Bosworth raised the roof of the stuidiolo by three feet, making the volume more generous, ensuring that light from the north would not be blocked by the neighboring house and trees, and improving the relationship between the studiolo and the house and courtyard.
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