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Patio with a Bar Area Ideas and Designs

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Exterior
Karli Moore PhotographyKarli Moore Photography
Karli Moore Photography
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Tampa with tiled flooring, 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.
Galleon Drive
Galleon Drive
Refined Builders & Construction, LLCRefined Builders & Construction, LLC
1st Floor Outdoor Patio & Kitchen with Gas Fireplace
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Miami with natural stone paving and a bar area.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Photo of a classic patio in Salt Lake City with no cover and a bar area.
Boxenbaum Residence
Boxenbaum Residence
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
The largest volumes are wood construction clad in stucco, while the horizontal roof planes become steel fascias that cantilever past the window line and protect the glass from direct sun and rain. (Photo: Juergen Nogai)
Outdoor Living Addition
Outdoor Living Addition
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Johan Roetz
Expansive contemporary back patio in Tampa with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Landscaping done by Annapolis Landscaping ( www.annapolislandscaping.com) Patio done by Beautylandscaping (www.beautylandscaping.com)
Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Urban Landscape Design & Construction
Urban Landscape Design & Construction
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a bar area.
The Strand
The Strand
C & C Partners Design/Build FirmC & C Partners Design/Build Firm
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola and a bar area.
Newport Coast, CA
Newport Coast, CA
PassionePassione
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a pergola and a bar area.
Sofronas Residence
Sofronas Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Large contemporary back patio in Orange County with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Harmony Outdoor Elements
Harmony Outdoor Elements
Chipper Hatter Architectural PhotographerChipper Hatter Architectural Photographer
Classic patio in San Diego with a bar area.
Danville
Danville
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
photography by Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving and a bar area.
Park House
Park House
Park and Oak DesignPark and Oak Design
This is an example of a traditional patio in Chicago with brick paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Vincennes Court Residence
Vincennes Court Residence
HartmanBaldwin Design/BuildHartmanBaldwin Design/Build
The point was to create an outdoor living space that afforded our clients the same comforts and function as being inside the home.
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles 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
Cobblestone
Cobblestone
Ascent Custom HomesAscent Custom Homes
Photo of a traditional patio in Milwaukee with natural stone paving and a bar area.
Covered Patio
Covered Patio
Debbie R. GualcoDebbie R. Gualco
Contemporary patio in Sacramento with a bar area.
Lakeview - Jumeirah Islands
Lakeview - Jumeirah Islands
Better GardensBetter Gardens
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired patio in Other with a bar area.
Urban Landscape Design & Construction
Urban Landscape Design & Construction
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Orange County with a gazebo, natural stone paving and a bar area.

Patio with a Bar Area 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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