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Wimbledon
Wimbledon
CGD Landscape DesignCGD Landscape Design
This is an example of a victorian patio steps in London.
Dallington Terrace
Dallington Terrace
Nick Leith-Smith Architecture + DesignNick Leith-Smith Architecture + Design
Photographer Clive Nichols
Photo of a world-inspired patio steps in London.
Exterior Renovation in Potomac, MD
Exterior Renovation in Potomac, MD
BOWABOWA
These spaces, along with the multiple outdoor seating areas, all focus on the new pool, spa, water features, fire pit and extensive landscaping. © Bob Narod Photography and BOWA
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House on River Lane
House on River Lane
Beinfield Architecture PCBeinfield Architecture PC
Jeff McNamara | McNamara Photography
This is an example of a rural patio in New York with a fire feature.
Greek Revival Recycle Princeton
Greek Revival Recycle Princeton
Groundswell Design Group Inc.Groundswell Design Group Inc.
Inspiration for a classic patio in Philadelphia with a pergola.
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Photo of a modern patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor shower.
Winston Farm
Winston Farm
Cross River Design, Inc.Cross River Design, Inc.
A western red cedar Pergola was installed to help screen the afternoon sun from the living room inside. After the pergola was finished, we planted American Wisteria (much less aggressive than it's Asian cousin) at the base of the columns.
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Concrete Floored Abode - a cabin on Lake Wenatchee
Concrete Floored Abode - a cabin on Lake Wenatchee
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureGelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
This home is a cutting edge design from floor to ceiling. The open trusses and gorgeous wood tones fill the home with light and warmth, especially since everything in the home is reflecting off the gorgeous black polished concrete floor. As a material for use in the home, concrete is top notch. As the longest lasting flooring solution available concrete’s durability can’t be beaten. It’s cost effective, gorgeous, long lasting and let’s not forget the possibility of ambient heat! There is truly nothing like the feeling of a heated bathroom floor warm against your socks in the morning. Good design is easy to come by, but great design requires a whole package, bigger picture mentality. The Cabin on Lake Wentachee is definitely the whole package from top to bottom. Polished concrete is the new cutting edge of architectural design, and Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl has proven just how stunning the results can be. Photographs by Taylor Grant Photography
Black Patio Furniture and Outdoor Seating
Black Patio Furniture and Outdoor Seating
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free QuotePhotographs by Linda Oyama Bryan
Exterior living
Exterior living
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
Large contemporary back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Urban Landscape Design & Construction
Urban Landscape Design & Construction
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a gazebo and a fire feature.
Potomac courtyard
Potomac courtyard
Kirkpatrick DesignKirkpatrick Design
Design ideas for a contemporary patio steps in Houston with no cover.
Courtyard Retreat
Courtyard Retreat
Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Other with a pergola, a water feature and brick paving.
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Patio and trellis
Patio and trellis
Lisa Joyce ArchitectureLisa Joyce Architecture
Low stone retaining walls, lush plantings, flagstone patio, and lovely trellis and fencing create an appealing garden area. Photo: Lisa Joyce
Classic back patio in San Francisco.
Backyard living space photography project in Norwell, MA
Backyard living space photography project in Norwell, MA
Keitaro Yoshioka PhotographyKeitaro Yoshioka Photography
Backyard living space photography project in Norwell, MA Brickstone Masonry Inc Boston Design Guide Keitaro Yoshioka Photography
This is an example of a traditional back patio in Boston with a fireplace, brick paving and no cover.
Chelsea Courtyard Garden
Chelsea Courtyard Garden
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design. The new high-spec kitchen with limestone flooring opens out seamlessly on to the courtyard. Around the water rill are raised beds and bench seating, playing with the change in levels, all clad in the same pale limestone.
Gathering Table
Gathering Table
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs 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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Tusculum Residence
Tusculum Residence
Smart Design StudioSmart Design Studio
Tusculum Residence courtyard. Architect William Smart
Photo of a contemporary patio steps in Sydney with no cover.
Backyard Fun
Backyard Fun
Phillips | Collins Construction Group, Inc.Phillips | Collins Construction Group, Inc.
Lee Grider Photography
Traditional back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature.
Residential
Residential
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Traditional patio in San Francisco with a pergola.
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