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Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Design: modernedgedesign.com Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, a pergola and concrete slabs.
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Earthship Farmstead
Earthship Farmstead
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
Brett Winter Lemon Photography
Photo of a rustic back patio in Portland Maine with no cover, a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Mercer Island Covered Addition, Spa + Patio
Mercer Island Covered Addition, Spa + Patio
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Estate Residence
Estate Residence
Welcome Home Design GroupWelcome Home Design Group
Victor Coar
This is an example of a traditional patio in Other with a fire feature.
Abramson
Abramson
KDL ArchitectsKDL Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
Outdoor Stone Fireplace and entertaining space with seatwalls
Outdoor Stone Fireplace and entertaining space with seatwalls
Waitkus DesignWaitkus Design
Karen Waitkus
Medium sized country back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Elegant Living
Elegant Living
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic back patio in St Louis with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Wheeler
Wheeler
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Outdoor Living Spaces, Seat Wall, Firepit, Outdoor Fireplaces, Gazebo, Covered Wood Structures, Wood Fire Oven, Pizza Over, Custom Wood Decking, Ambient Landscape Lighting, Concrete Paver Hardscape
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & BuildInfluence Outdoors Landscape Design & Build
Mediterranean patio in Orange County with brick paving and a fire feature.
Los Altos Hills Hillside Residence
Los Altos Hills Hillside Residence
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Mill Valley Residence
Mill Valley Residence
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Front yard renovation with new waterfall and bridge and fireplace seating area. Barbara Ries Photography
Traditional patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a fire feature.
Vibrant Hideaway
Vibrant Hideaway
Troy Silva Design Group Inc.Troy Silva Design Group Inc.
This is an example of an eclectic patio in San Diego with a fire feature.
Prideaux Design
Prideaux Design
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
photographer: Balfour Walker
Photo of a patio in Phoenix with a fire feature.
Fireplace
Fireplace
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
A refined material palette modernizes this conventional 60′s ranch-home’s yard. Repetition of materials like stone, ipe and concrete combine beautifully to form a bold and contemporary garden. Layered walls perform double duty as both sculpture and a way to define gathering spaces. Contrasting leaf textures and hues harmonize with the hardscape, and plant masses add their colorful statement to the canvas. Michele Lee Willson Photography
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
With a range of materials and installation skills used in this project, it is truly showcased in this patio area.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Terraced stone patio with fire pit
Terraced stone patio with fire pit
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
Terraced stone retaining walls with a bluestone patio and fire pit. Grand arched stairs made of natural stone stair steps.
Large rustic back patio in Boston with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Oasis in NW Washington
Outdoor Oasis in NW Washington
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Judy Davis
Photo of a mediterranean patio in DC Metro with a fire feature.
Eads Residence
Eads Residence
James Glover Home, Inc.James Glover Home, Inc.
Mediterranean patio in Orange County with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Massena Residence
Massena Residence
UserUser
Backyard Landscape Photo by BUILD LLC
This is an example of a modern patio in Seattle with a fire feature.

Patio with 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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