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Patio with a Water Feature 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.
Basement courtyard with seating, storage and water feature
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in London with a water feature and tiled flooring.
Dining Pavilion
Dining Pavilion
Braitman Design Studio
Custom Water Fountain Photo Credit: Roger Foley
Large contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Proctor Terrace Backyard
Proctor Terrace Backyard
Geared for Growing Landscape Services
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with no cover, natural stone paving and a water feature.
Showcase - Backyard Retreat
Showcase - Backyard Retreat
Sisson Landscapes
Sisson Landscapes
Medium sized contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
The 2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
The 2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Pacific Outdoor Living
Contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Parlette Residence
Parlette Residence
WA Design Architects
Copyrights: WA design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Laguna Altura
Laguna Altura
Lee Ann Marienthal Gardens
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Orange County with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Cave Creek
Cave Creek
Brandenburg Pool and Outdoor
Expansive patio in Phoenix with a water feature and stamped concrete.
Kalorama Contemporary
Kalorama Contemporary
JHLA | Jennifer Horn Landscape Architecture
Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat
Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat
Peery Homes
Photo of a large traditional courtyard patio in Other with no cover, a water feature and natural stone paving.
Forever Home
Forever Home
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
A patterned Lannonstone wall creates a private backdrop for the heated spa, featuring a sheer water weir pouring from between the wall’s mortar joints. Generous planting beds provide seasonal texture and softening between paved areas. The paving is Bluestone.
Earth, Water & Fire
Earth, Water & Fire
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Landscape by Gardens by Gabriel; Fire Bowl and Water Feature by Wells Concrete Works; Radial bench by TM Lewis Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Dominion Exterior Landscape Renovation
Dominion Exterior Landscape Renovation
Boyer Custom Homes, Inc.
modern exterior living
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Austin with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Colorful Modern
Colorful Modern
TATE|studio
This compact patio has a small pool and vibrant landscaping.
Small modern back patio in Dallas with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Clarksville Charmer
Clarksville Charmer
Yellow Door Design
Dror Baldinger
Contemporary patio in Austin with a water feature and no cover.
Swigart Project
Swigart Project
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Bamboo water feature, brick patio, fire pit, Japanese garden, Japanese Tea Hut, Japanese water feature, lattice, metal roof, outdoor bench, outdoor dining, fire pit, tree grows up through deck, firepit stools, paver patio, privacy screens, trellis, hardscape patio, Tigerwood Deck, wood beam, wood deck, privacy screens, bubbler water feature, paver walkway
Private Residence - Disney's Golden Oak
Private Residence - Disney's Golden Oak
J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.
Lawrence Taylor Photography
Large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Silverleaf Home 10
Silverleaf Home 10
Sonora West Development, Inc.
Christopher Vialpando, http://chrisvialpando.com
This is an example of a medium sized front patio in Phoenix with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Flagstone Patio with Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Flagstone Patio with Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a water feature and no cover.
Larkspur III
Larkspur III
Brandon Architects, Inc.
Chad Mellon
Nautical patio in Los Angeles with a water feature and a pergola.

Patio with a Water 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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