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Patio with a Water Feature and an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Brooks & Company LLCBrooks & Company LLC
Werner Segarra Photography Inc. www.wsphoto.net
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, decking and an awning.
Rettangolare
Rettangolare
Bianchi DesignBianchi Design
Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
Awning on a wire. This canopy is fully retractable with a simple manual system.
Photo of a large world-inspired back patio in Miami with a water feature and an awning.
South Courtyard View - Covered Awning
South Courtyard View - Covered Awning
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Ulimited Style Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, tiled flooring and an awning.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Nu-View Custom Window Treatments Inc.Nu-View Custom Window Treatments Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Chicago with a water feature, concrete paving and an awning.
River Oaks
River Oaks
YSL BuildersYSL Builders
ªPaul Hester Photographer
This is an example of a large classic courtyard patio in Houston with a water feature and an awning.
Mediterráneo Patio
Mediterráneo Patio
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, brick paving and an awning.
Estate makeover
Estate makeover
StoneworxStoneworx
Techo-Bloc's interlocking concrete pavers did a great job tying into the natural stone facing on the house as well as the awning created and installed by Marquis Construction Services, Inc. The natural bridge in combination with the boulders for the water feature really tie these pieces together beautifully.
Reinholds, PA Project 2
Reinholds, PA Project 2
Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.
Earth, Turf & Wood
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Other with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Water Feature with stucco and tile back splash
Water Feature with stucco and tile back splash
River City Landscaping,IncRiver City Landscaping,Inc
River City Landscaping,Inc Rick Abalos
Photo of a traditional back patio in Sacramento with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Troon Residence 2
Troon Residence 2
Jay Baker ArchitectsJay Baker Architects
Frank White Photography
Photo of a large traditional courtyard patio in Houston with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
California 3
California 3
Creative Landscapes Detroit LLCCreative Landscapes Detroit LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in San Diego with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Garell
Garell
David Hertz & Studio of Environmental ArchitectureDavid Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Other with a water feature, decking and an awning.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Nu-View Custom Window Treatments Inc.Nu-View Custom Window Treatments Inc.
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Chicago with a water feature, concrete paving and an awning.
Green Oaks Atherton
Green Oaks Atherton
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Design ideas for a back patio in San Francisco with a water feature and an awning.
Berry Road
Berry Road
Brent Swift DesignBrent Swift Design
Tim Hursley
Medium sized midcentury side patio in Oklahoma City with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
The Dicenzo Project
The Dicenzo Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
We transformed this backyard into a garden oasis. Whether gathering around the fire pit feature or relaxing under the pergola with the sounds of a garden waterfall, you'll always find a way to relax in a place like this.
Rettangolare
Rettangolare
Bianchi DesignBianchi Design
Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.
Wrap-Around Penthouse Deck
Wrap-Around Penthouse Deck
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
This space was completely empty, void of everything except the flooring tiles. All the containers and plantings, the patterned turf in the flooring, ornaments, and fixtures were part of the design. It spans three sides of the penthouse, extending the dining and living space out into the open. Outdoor rooms are created with the alignment of fixtures and placement of furniture. The custom designed water feature is both a wall to separate the dining and living spaces and a work of art on its own. A shade system offers relief from the scorching sun without permanently blocking the view from the dining room. A frosted glass wall on the edge of the kitchen brings privacy and still allows light to filter into the space. The south wall is lined with planters to add some privacy and at night are lit as a focal point.
Port Melbourne Beach House
Port Melbourne Beach House
Alexander Pollock InteriorsAlexander Pollock Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized retro back patio in Melbourne with a water feature, tiled flooring and an awning.

Patio with a Water Feature and an Awning 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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