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Stream Side Home
Stream Side Home
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a traditional patio steps in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photography by Trent Bell
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio steps in Las Vegas with a roof extension.
New Custom Modern Single Family Home in San Francisco
New Custom Modern Single Family Home in San Francisco
MESH dbsMESH dbs
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio steps in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Guest House in Laytonsville
Guest House in Laytonsville
Lofgren ConstructionLofgren Construction
Medium sized classic back patio steps in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Small city garden
Small city garden
Boekel TuinenBoekel Tuinen
This is an example of a contemporary back patio steps in Amsterdam with a pergola.
Great Hills Clubhouse
Great Hills Clubhouse
UserUser
Jerry Hayes
Classic patio steps in Austin with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Spitzer Residence
Spitzer Residence
Linton ArchitectsLinton Architects
Lissa Gotwals
Photo of a retro back patio steps in Raleigh with a pergola and decking.
Mirage Motorized Screens On Beautiful Expansive Outdoor Patio
Mirage Motorized Screens On Beautiful Expansive Outdoor Patio
Retractable Screens, LLCRetractable Screens, LLC
Multiple Mirage motorized screens on beautiful outdoor patio. All screens are recessed in stone columns and custom built wood cavities. Screens are completely concealed in cavities when not in use and all operate at the touch of a button.
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.
North Cove
North Cove
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
North Cove Residence Shelburne, Vermont We worked very closely with the architect to create a multi-generational home for grandparents, their daughter and 2 grandchildren providing both common and private outdoor space for both families. The 12.3 acre site sits facing north on the shore of Lake Champlain and has over 40 feet of grade change from the point of entry down to the lakeshore and contains many beautiful mature trees of hickory, maple, ash and butternut. The site offered opportunities to nestle the two houses into the slope, creating the ability for the architecture to step, providing a logical division of space for the two families to share. The landscape creates private areas for each family while also becoming the common fabric that knits the 2 households together. The natural terrain, sloping east to west, and the views to Lake Champlain became the basis for arranging volumes on the site. Working together the landscape architect and architect chose to locate the houses and outdoor spaces along an arc, emulating the shape of the adjacent bay. The eastern / uphill portion of the site contains a common entry point, pergola, auto court, garage and a one story residence for the grandparents. Given the northern climate this southwest facing alcove provided an ideal setting for pool, utilizing the west house and retaining wall to shield the lake breezes and extending the swimming season well into the fall. Approximately one quarter of the site is classified as wetland and an even larger portion of the site is subject to seasonal flooding. The site program included a swimming pool, large outdoor terrace for entertaining, year-round access to the lakefront and an auto court large enough for guest parking and to serve as a place for grandchildren to ride bikes. In order to provide year-round access to the lake and not disrupt the natural movement of water, an elevated boardwalk was constructed of galvanized steel and cedar. The boardwalk extends the geometry of the lakeside terrace walls out to the lake, creating a sculptural division between natural wetland and lawn area. Architect: Truex Cullins & Partners Architects Image Credit: Westphalen Photography
Dartmoor
Dartmoor
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio steps in Phoenix with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio steps in Other with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Photo of an expansive classic front patio steps in Other with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
Rustic patio steps in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Summer house in Skiathos island - Greece
Summer house in Skiathos island - Greece
hhharchitectshhharchitects
architecture : hhharchitects photos : hhharchitects
This is an example of a mediterranean patio steps in Other with a pergola.
Adams (1919)
Adams (1919)
J Wilson Fuqua & Associates ArchitectsJ Wilson Fuqua & Associates Architects
J Wilson Fuqua & Assoc.
Design ideas for a large classic back patio steps in Dallas with a pergola.
Karori Renovation
Karori Renovation
Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.
Paul McCredie
Photo of a contemporary back patio steps in Wellington with decking and a pergola.
Westchester
Westchester
Morrone InteriorsMorrone Interiors
Hi Res Media
Classic back patio steps in Orlando with a pergola.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio steps in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a pergola.
More general images for Houzz.com
More general images for Houzz.com
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
Howard Roberts
Photo of a classic patio steps in New York with a pergola.

Patio Steps with All Types of Cover 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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