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Patio with a Bar Area and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Exterior - Desert Outdoor Entertaining
Exterior - Desert Outdoor Entertaining
MCCALEB CONSTRUCTION INCMCCALEB CONSTRUCTION INC
Might Photography
Contemporary patio in Phoenix with a gazebo and a bar area.
Pool Pavilion
Pool Pavilion
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
Pavilion at night. At center is a wood-burning fire pit with a custom copper hood. An internal fan in the flue pulls smoke up and out of the pavilion. Octagonal fire pit and spa are on axis with the home's octagonal dining table up the slope and inside the house. At right is the bathroom, at left is the outdoor kitchen. I designed this outdoor living project when at CG&S, and it was beautifully built by their team. Photo: Paul Finkel 2012
Modern Mix
Modern Mix
Crowley Custom HomesCrowley Custom Homes
Larry Field
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Houston with a roof extension, tiled flooring and a bar area.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Classic patio in Other with a roof extension and a bar area.
Pool House
Pool House
Lewis AquatechLewis Aquatech
A refined patio and pool house.
Photo of a traditional patio in DC Metro with a gazebo and a bar area.
Spanish contemporary style estate
Spanish contemporary style estate
Arc Design GroupArc Design Group
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with a roof extension and a bar area.
Willow Glen Remodel
Willow Glen Remodel
Cabana Rehab InteriorsCabana Rehab Interiors
Traditional patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bar area.
Morocco
Morocco
Outside InOutside In
Morocco design powder-coated in cor-ten
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Perth with a roof extension and a bar area.
Tennis Pavilion
Tennis Pavilion
ZAK ArchitectureZAK Architecture
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in San Francisco with a pergola and a bar area.
California Contemporary House
California Contemporary House
Koffka Phakos DesignKoffka Phakos Design
Landscape Design by Jennifer Asher, www.terrasculpture.com
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Florida Keys Island House
Florida Keys Island House
Progressive Construction, Inc.Progressive Construction, Inc.
Progressive Construction, Inc.
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Miami with a roof extension and a bar area.
Point Cook
Point Cook
UserUser
Photo of a world-inspired patio in Melbourne with decking, a roof extension and a bar area.
Pombo
Pombo
All Square ContractingAll Square Contracting
Rustic back patio in Atlanta with a roof extension and a bar area.
Leawood Outdoor
Leawood Outdoor
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Ceiling color is SW 7100 Arcade White and SW 6258 Tricon Black. Black and white chairs are Polart. Table material is 3Form. Ottoman is from Grandin Road. Pendants are from Restoration Hardware and custom painted SW 6759. Photography by Nancy Nolan
East Bluff
East Bluff
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Orange County with a roof extension and a bar area.
Simpson
Simpson
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd
Supa Chowchong
This is an example of a traditional patio in Vancouver with decking, a pergola and a bar area.
Outdoor Entertainment
Outdoor Entertainment
Jake Moss DesignsJake Moss Designs
Photo by Mike Graff
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Other with a pergola and a bar area.
River Oaks
River Oaks
YSL BuildersYSL Builders
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in Houston with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Coastal Riverfront Home
Coastal Riverfront Home
Pineapples, Palms, Etc.Pineapples, Palms, Etc.
Design ideas for a nautical patio in Miami with a roof extension and a bar area.
Hainoa Lot 4
Hainoa Lot 4
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
Ethan Tweedie Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with a roof extension and a bar area.

Patio with a Bar Area and 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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