Patio with a Potted Garden and an Outdoor Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Villa 75

Gabriele Sotgiu Fotografo

Photo of a world-inspired patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Outdoor Gazebo with Built-in BBQ

Cal Green Remodeling

Tan aHigh end Hexagon gazebo and kitchen in Morgan Hill California. This custom outdoor kitchen/gazebo was custom designed to be functional and durable while matching the existing house to the T. It features a stylish hexagon shape accented with regal concrete pillars that match the main dwelling perfectly. This gazebo was built to last with its modern composite tile roof and streamline camouflage gutter system that directs the rain into an underground drainage system. Custom designed to be a functional living space it features built-in refrigerator, built-in stainless-steel BBQ, Granite Countertops, Stainless outdoor sink, pullout trash and recycling, storage area with stainless steel doors, canned lights, XL Granite Island, vaulted wood plank ceiling, electric ceiling mounted heaters for chili evenings, a beautiful gold chandelier centerpiece, and stamped concrete flooring. This outdoor kitchen/gazebo was custom designed and built by Cal Green Remodeling

Pool Cabana & Firepit

Southwest Fence & Deck

Expansive traditional back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a gazebo.

Villa des Cimes

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Photo of a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a pergola.

Barton Creek Family Room & Outdoor Living

CG&S Design-Build

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.

Inside Out Pool Cabana

THE UP STUDIO

Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.

The Curtis Resident

Pacific Outdoor Living

Outdoor seating area and retaining wall with prefabricated fire feature and native California plants. This design also includes a custom outdoor kitchen with a freestanding pergola.

Lake views all the way around

Sassafras Designs LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.

Seaside in Shell Beach

Landwell Design + Build Co.

An unsafe entry and desire for more outdoor living space motivated the homeowners of this Mediterranean style ocean view home to hire Landwell to complete a front and backyard design and renovation. A new Azek composite deck with access steps and cable railing replaced an uneven tile patio in the front courtyard, the driveway was updated, and in the backyard a new powder-coated steel pergola with louvered slats was built to cover a new bbq island, outdoor dining and lounge area, and new concrete slabs were poured leading to a cozy deck space with a gas fire pit and seating. Raised vegetable beds, site appropriate planting, low-voltage lighting and Palomino gravel finished off the outdoor spaces of this beautiful Shell Beach home.

Spectacular outdoor landscaping with all the amenities

Morgan Howarth Photography

pool house pizza oven, bar, fireplace, pool, retaining walls, pergola.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Outdoor Oasis

Brickhouse Construction, LLC

This is an example of a traditional back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.

Engine Co. No. 23

Jeff King & Company

Paul Dyer Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.

Nouveaux horizons - Terrasse

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Révéler et magnifier les vues sur l'horizon parisien grâce au végétal et créer des espaces de détente et de vie en lien avec l'architecture intérieure de l'appartement : telles sont les intentions majeures de ce projet de toit-terrasse.

BOLD + BEAUTIFUL

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Medium sized modern courtyard patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Arcadia - Phoenix II

Merit Landworks

Medium sized farmhouse back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.

The Last House

David Small Designs

This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Bouldin Sisters - outdoor grill area

Merzbau Design Collective

A grill area is sequestered to the side of the pool.
Design ideas for a small modern side patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.

Luxurious Outdoor Retreat

AJ's Landscaping & Outdoor Construction

Tranquil patio & seating area with exceptional lighting throughout.
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a pergola.

Fox - Hastings Interstellar

Jeri Koegel Photography

Inspiration for a traditional patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary

Kraft Custom Construction

After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area; built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen; and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping-pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the backyard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.

Patio with a Potted Garden and an Outdoor Kitchen 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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