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Patio Steps Ideas and Designs

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Zoned Garden For Entertaining
Zoned Garden For Entertaining
Harrington PorterHarrington Porter
Photo of a contemporary patio steps in London with no cover.
Country Manor House
Country Manor House
Hoi Interior Design LtdHoi Interior Design Ltd
Design ideas for a patio steps in Other.
Garden & Extension, Oxfordshire
Garden & Extension, Oxfordshire
AH Design StudioAH Design Studio
Contemporary patio steps in Oxfordshire.
Little Inka
Little Inka
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Inspiration for a farmhouse patio steps in Cornwall.
Award Winning Luxury Georgian Townhouse Renovation
Award Winning Luxury Georgian Townhouse Renovation
HomeconceptsHomeconcepts
Design ideas for a contemporary patio steps in London.
Santa Cruz Sustainable
Santa Cruz Sustainable
K & D Landscaping, Inc.K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Small city garden
Small city garden
Boekel TuinenBoekel Tuinen
Here seen from the basement, where the bedroom is situated. Cosy outside living room. Sitting underneath the pergola with a protecting cloth. Garden made up of 50-50 plants-hard materials. Transparent bridge over a small pond. Lighting provided for evening use. Arjan Boekel
Highland
Highland
Brookside Landscape DesignBrookside Landscape Design
This picture shows the fire lounge seating area and artificial turf area for family games. Photography: Brett Hilton
Large contemporary back patio steps in San Diego with gravel and no cover.
Dry Stone Walled Garden
Dry Stone Walled Garden
Llama ArchitectsLlama Architects
A once over grown area, boggy part of the curtilage of this replacement dwelling development. Implementing extensive drainage, tree planting and dry stone walling, the walled garden is now maturing into a beautiful private garden area of this soon to be stunning home development. With sunken dry stone walled private seating area, Box hedging, pleached Hornbeam, oak cleft gates, dry stone walling and wild life loving planting and views over rolling hills and countryside, this garden is a beautiful addition to this developments Landscape Architecture design.
23 Downing Street
23 Downing Street
The Turett CollaborativeThe Turett Collaborative
Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio steps in New York.
Romantic Wrap-Around Revival
Romantic Wrap-Around Revival
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
The rear corner of the house (near the kitchen) was reclaimed as a usable space for grilling and dining, which the homeowners desired. The narrow set of stairs was replaced with a wide and gracious staircase that allowed for gentler egress in two directions. The storm cellar entrance was fortified, and the cluster of utilities was concealed. The bluestone patio is spacious enough for a grill and table for six.
Meet You At the Fire Pit
Meet You At the Fire Pit
Southview DesignSouthview Design
The deck steps curve to the fire pit paver patio. Take an evening dip in the pool and then relax by the fire. Railing by Granote Ornamental iron. http://www.wiesephoto.com/clients/
Beverly Hills, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
KES StudioKES Studio
Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien
Photo of a classic patio steps in Los Angeles with a gazebo.
Great Hills Clubhouse
Great Hills Clubhouse
UserUser
Jerry Hayes
Classic patio steps in Austin with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Backyard patio space
Backyard patio space
Logan's Hammer Building & RenovationLogan's Hammer Building & Renovation
covered patio, view, lounge chair, water feature, outdoor heat, spiral stairs
Classic back patio steps in Seattle.
Backyard
Backyard
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Mediterranean back patio steps in San Francisco.
Urban Retreat
Urban Retreat
Koffka Phakos DesignKoffka Phakos Design
Design ideas for a classic patio steps in Los Angeles.
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Bespoke wooden circular table and bench built in to retaining wall with cantilevered metal steps.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio steps in London.
Mandana Residence, Oakland, CA
Mandana Residence, Oakland, CA
Lazar Landscape Design and ConstructionLazar Landscape Design and Construction
Karen DeJager, Spectrum Photography
This is an example of a contemporary patio steps in San Francisco.
Proctor Terrace Backyard
Proctor Terrace Backyard
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Large contemporary back patio steps in San Francisco with no cover and natural stone paving.

Patio Steps 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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