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Patio with a Water Feature and Tiled Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Queens Park Basement, Ground Floor Extension, Loft Conversion & Renovation
Queens Park Basement, Ground Floor Extension, Loft Conversion & Renovation
Clare Heffernan Architecture & Design Ltd.Clare Heffernan Architecture & Design Ltd.
Basement courtyard with seating, storage and water feature
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in London with a water feature and tiled flooring.
Landscape
Landscape
7Designs+Development7Designs+Development
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Orange County with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Columbia Home
Columbia Home
Westend InteriorsWestend Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Charleston with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
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.
Fountains
Fountains
Prewett, Read & AssociatesPrewett, Read & Associates
Prewett, Read & Associates
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Houston with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
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.
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.
The old Mexico feel of the front patio is enhanced by this wall fountain mounted on a painted tile wall. The large stone table with heavy wooden base is an import from Mexico, as are nearly all other design items in the home.
Multiple Custom Coastal Homes
Multiple Custom Coastal Homes
Marengo Morton ArchitectsMarengo Morton Architects
This is an example of a large world-inspired courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece
Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
The elegance of the architecture is mirrored by the owner’s extensive art collection. Vintage light fixtures and reclaimed materials add to the ambience.
Custom Outdoor Fireplace and Fountain Project
Custom Outdoor Fireplace and Fountain Project
CHER HOUSECHER HOUSE
Design ideas for a large traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Dos Vientos Ranch
Dos Vientos Ranch
Costello Residential DesignCostello Residential Design
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
australian beach house
australian beach house
Slater ArchitectsSlater Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Sydney with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Palo Alto Hills Residence
Palo Alto Hills Residence
Stoecker and Northway Architects, Inc.Stoecker and Northway Architects, Inc.
Photo taken by, Bernard Andre
Inspiration for a large back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, a pergola and tiled flooring.
Custom Modern Pool Water Features
Custom Modern Pool Water Features
Geremia PoolsGeremia Pools
The tiles were placed to incorporate a separate patio space and to show the hand placed tile.
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Sacramento with a water feature and tiled flooring.
Patio with Fireplace with Screened Pool Enclosure
Patio with Fireplace with Screened Pool Enclosure
DWR Construction (Doing What's Right Construction)DWR Construction (Doing What's Right Construction)
Screened pool enclosure with waterfall
Large traditional back patio in Houston with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
EXTERIORS
EXTERIORS
Ticsa AmericaTicsa America
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Siesta Key Zen Home
Siesta Key Zen Home
Ellis Consulting Group Inc.Ellis Consulting Group Inc.
Photo of a world-inspired front patio in Tampa with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Andalusia La Quinta, CA
Andalusia La Quinta, CA
Nicholas Lawrence DesignNicholas Lawrence Design
Photo by Lance Gerber
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring, a water feature and no cover.
Delahow Street 2
Delahow Street 2
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Patrick Brickman Photographer
Photo of a large contemporary front patio in Charleston with a water feature, tiled flooring and a gazebo.
River's Edge
River's Edge
Fiorentino Group ArchitectsFiorentino Group Architects
Photo Credit: Rixon Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern back patio in Boston with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.

Patio with a Water Feature and Tiled Flooring 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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