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Patio with a Water Feature and a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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The Fuchsia House
The Fuchsia House
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
This is an example of a classic back patio in Essex with a fire feature and no cover.
Fire Features
Fire Features
Johns Building SupplyJohns Building Supply
Traditional Style Fire Feature - Techo-Bloc's Valencia Fire Pit.
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Boston with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Wilmington Court - Fire Pit
Wilmington Court - Fire Pit
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Built-in custom polished concrete fire -pit with surrounding brick bench with a bluestone cap. Bluestone patio paving with slot of gray beach pebbles. Fire-pit has natural gas with an electric spark starter. Bench seating has a wood screen wall that includes lighting & supports vine growth.
Trellis & Firepit Area - North View
Trellis & Firepit Area - North View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Backyard Renovation
Backyard Renovation
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo credit: www.parkscreative.com
Large traditional back patio in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Broken Arrow Lodge at Squaw Valley USA
Broken Arrow Lodge at Squaw Valley USA
Gemme GroupGemme Group
Stone patio, fire pit and mountain views at BrokenArrowLodge.info in Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe photography by Photo-tecture.com
Design ideas for an expansive rustic back patio in Sacramento with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Living Orient
Outdoor Living Orient
Creative Design LandscapingCreative Design Landscaping
This is an example of a beach style back patio in New York with a fire feature, no cover and brick paving.
Bedford Park
Bedford Park
ACRE landscape architecture + design studioACRE landscape architecture + design studio
A lovely yard that started as a long bowling alley of lawn. We wanted to create a more human scale in the lounge area without building too many visual barriers. The overall effect is contemporary, but it is met with hints of woodland to help maintain a relaxed atmosphere.
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Beaver Dam Residence
Beaver Dam Residence
Berglund ArchitectsBerglund Architects
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Redmond Estate
Redmond Estate
Reynolds Landscape LLCReynolds Landscape LLC
This circular gas fire pit with seat edge is a key feature of this destination random flagstone patio. A large curved seat stacked stone seat wall and bolder border benches create a magical place for conversation. Redmond, WA.
Salt Lake Flagstone Patio with Fire Pit & Sitting Wall
Salt Lake Flagstone Patio with Fire Pit & Sitting Wall
Archadeck Salt LakeArchadeck Salt Lake
This stunning flagstone patio in Salt Lake features a gorgeous outdoor fire pit with a built in paver sitting wall for maximum seating.
Medium sized traditional back patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
San Francisco 2-Story Addition
San Francisco 2-Story Addition
JMJ StudiosJMJ Studios
View of rear yard included custom-colored concrete walls, pavers, riverstone and a built-in bench around a firepit. Sliding Glass wall system by Nanawall. All exterior lighting by Bega. Catherine Nguyen Photography
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
Downes Swimming Pool CompanyDownes Swimming Pool Company
outdoor fireplace with pergola perimeter
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, a pergola and natural stone paving.
Lakeside Overlook | Patios
Lakeside Overlook | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Natural stone patio and firepit overlooking Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living in Atlanta
Outdoor Living in Atlanta
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This inviting space features a decorative concrete patio with a custom concrete fire pit and Ipe floating bench. The lush landscaping and cedar privacy fence provides a tranquil setting for city living.
Small Backyard Transformation
Small Backyard Transformation
Exscape DesignsExscape Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Cleveland with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
JH Modern
JH Modern
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Expansive rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Wallingford Pizza Oven
Wallingford Pizza Oven
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Seattle with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Cumberland Lakeside Patio
Cumberland Lakeside Patio
Fiano LandscapesFiano Landscapes
Like every property on the lake, this one had a steep slope immediately out of the back door. So we hugged the patio close to the house, building it up with a small retaining wall, and providing plenty of space to enjoy a summer night by the fire!

Patio with a Water Feature and a Fire Feature 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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