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Beaver Creek II
Beaver Creek II
Shaeffer Hyde ConstructionShaeffer Hyde Construction
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Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Denver with a water feature and no cover.
Graduate Landscapes Ltd
Graduate Landscapes Ltd
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Graduate Landscapes Ltd
This is an example of a classic back patio steps in Hampshire with no cover.
English Country
English Country
Barry Block Landscape Design & Contracting, Inc.Barry Block Landscape Design & Contracting, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic patio in New York with brick paving.
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Rhode Island Backyard Pool Deck
Rhode Island Backyard Pool Deck
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This is an example of a contemporary patio in Miami with a water feature and no cover.
Beechwood
Beechwood
Durden ArchitectureDurden Architecture
Design ideas for a classic patio in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen.
Foster
Foster
Landscapes by Dallas Foster, IncLandscapes by Dallas Foster, Inc
Design ideas for a traditional patio steps in Other with natural stone paving.
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.
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Terrapin Villa
Terrapin Villa
LKIDLKID
Terrapin Residence Turks and Caicos Photography Credit : Steve Passmore www.provopics.com
Inspiration for a world-inspired patio steps in New York with decking.
Mangan
Mangan
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a pergola and a water feature.
Touches of Creativity
Touches of Creativity
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Medium sized traditional back patio steps in Richmond with concrete paving and no cover.
Presquile Drive Project
Presquile Drive Project
Cedar Springs Landscape GroupCedar Springs Landscape Group
Cedar Springs Landscape Group is a multiple award-winning landscape design/build firm serving southern Ontario. To learn more about Cedar Springs visit www.cedarsprings.net. For any inquiries please contact us at 905.333.6789. We'd love to hear from you!
La Mesa
La Mesa
Kiyohara MoffittKiyohara Moffitt
Inspiration for a classic patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Gardens
Gardens
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of an eclectic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature.
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Aptos
Aptos
Kathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior SpacesKathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior Spaces
Courtyard with built in seating, firepit, and spa Photo: Kathleen Shaeffer
This is an example of a contemporary patio steps in Other with no cover.
Milieu Design
Milieu Design
Milieu LandscapingMilieu Landscaping
Traditional back patio steps in Chicago with brick paving.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean patio in Phoenix with a fire feature.
Dena Brody
Dena Brody
Dena Brody InteriorsDena Brody Interiors
Photo of a classic patio in Houston with a bbq area.

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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Moorish-Style Fireplace
Moorish-Style Fireplace
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
The Moorish-style fountain and fireplace complements the Moroccan themed interior.
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
shwa
shwa
Samuel H. Williamson AssociatesSamuel H. Williamson Associates
Contemporary side patio in Portland with an outdoor shower and natural stone paving.
5 Strawberry
5 Strawberry
Marchi and AssociatesMarchi and Associates
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
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