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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.
Lake Home Retreat
Lake Home Retreat
Projects Contemporary FurnitureProjects Contemporary Furniture
Contemporary patio steps in Other with tiled flooring 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.
Notting Hill town house
Notting Hill town house
Bertolini ArchitectsBertolini Architects
Nathalie Priem Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio steps in London with concrete slabs and no cover.
Altamar - Courtyard
Altamar - Courtyard
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Legacy Custom Homes, Inc
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Orange County with natural stone paving and no cover.
Arlington Residence Landscaping and Stonework
Arlington Residence Landscaping and Stonework
Grow LandscapesGrow Landscapes
Duy Tran Photography
Large classic back patio steps in DC Metro with no cover and natural stone paving.
Buena Vista
Buena Vista
InsideOut Design, Inc.InsideOut Design, Inc.
A few months after installation
Design ideas for a contemporary patio steps in San Francisco with no cover.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Traditional patio steps in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and no cover.
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.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Katie Leede & Company StudioKatie Leede & Company Studio
Medium sized contemporary back patio steps in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Mill Valley Addition and Remodel
Mill Valley Addition and Remodel
Sarah Zimmerman ArchitectSarah Zimmerman Architect
Addition and renovation of this property included completely reworking the exterior entry and points of arrival, new shingles and paint, new exterior stair case and landscape retaining walls as well as a dining room addition, custom kitchen and bath renovations.
Graduate Landscapes Ltd
Graduate Landscapes Ltd
UserUser
Graduate Landscapes Ltd
This is an example of a classic back patio steps in Hampshire with no cover.
Antique Corsica Limestone
Antique Corsica Limestone
Neolithic Design Stone and TileNeolithic Design Stone and Tile
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Orange County with no cover.
Midvale Courtyard House
Midvale Courtyard House
Bruns ArchitectureBruns Architecture
Tricia Shay Photography
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio steps in Milwaukee with concrete slabs and no cover.
Touches of Creativity
Touches of Creativity
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Medium sized traditional back patio steps in Richmond with concrete paving and no cover.
Cottage Garden by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Cottage Garden by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd
Rural back patio steps in Manchester with natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Project Photos
Project Photos
Talavera & Ceramic Tile StudioTalavera & Ceramic Tile Studio
Patio project decorated with hand painted and handcrafted decorative talavera tile and saltillo pavers. Custom color at no extra charge. Design services at no extra charge. mexicanarttile.com
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Photo of an expansive modern back patio steps in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
Effortless Simplicity
Effortless Simplicity
Katharine Webster Inc.Katharine Webster Inc.
Photo credit: Marion Brenner
Photo of a classic patio steps in San Francisco with no cover.

Patio Steps with No 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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