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Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Tuscan Style Home by Jim Boles Custom Homes
Tuscan Style Home by Jim Boles Custom Homes
Jim Boles Custom HomesJim Boles Custom Homes
Jim Boles Custom Homes - Tuscan style featuring private court yard, extravagant kitchen, custom ceilings and cabinetry, photographer Vernon Wentz.
Inspiration for a mediterranean back patio in Austin with brick paving and a water feature.
Hardy Group Builders
Hardy Group Builders
Bob HooksBob Hooks
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Mid Century Modern Eichler-esque Remodel Windows
Mid Century Modern Eichler-esque Remodel Windows
Hart Wright Architects, AIAHart Wright Architects, AIA
Mid Century Modern Eichler-esque Remodel Liz Rusby and Minh Tran
Contemporary patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Orange County Atrium
Orange County Atrium
Lee Ann Marienthal GardensLee Ann Marienthal Gardens
Photo credit~Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Design ideas for a classic patio in Raleigh with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Atwater Spanish Bungalow
Atwater Spanish Bungalow
Koffka Phakos DesignKoffka Phakos Design
Landscape Design by Lisa Gimmy, www.lglalandscape.com
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Roof patio
Roof patio
studio drestudio dre
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Other with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Bluestone / Timeless, Classic, Beautiful
Bluestone / Timeless, Classic, Beautiful
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Canyon Modern
Canyon Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Patios
Patios
Interior & Exterior Environmental DesignsInterior & Exterior Environmental Designs
This is an example of a medium sized coastal back patio in San Diego with a water feature and no cover.
Front Yard Patio – Tranquil Outdoor Refuge
Front Yard Patio – Tranquil Outdoor Refuge
Southview DesignSouthview Design
In the front yard, one of Southview's landscape architects designed a welcoming courtyard/front entry. Just large enough for a table, a couple of chairs, a small fountain, and flowers, the courtyard is separated from the street by a low mortared limestone wall. The space hints at privacy but invites the neighbors in for conversation and evening refreshments.
Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley
Molly Ray YoungMolly Ray Young
Outdoor patio and backyard photographed by Rett Peek
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Little Rock with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Rettangalore
Rettangalore
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.
Our Landscape Work
Our Landscape Work
Expressions of Nature Inc.Expressions of Nature Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Grass joints
Grass joints
Conservation GrassConservation Grass
Photo of a traditional courtyard patio in Dallas with a water feature and no cover.
P Street NW
P Street NW
Traut Landscape StudioTraut Landscape Studio
Ron Solomon c. 2016
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in DC Metro with no cover, a water feature and natural stone paving.
Snohomish Backyard Resort
Snohomish Backyard Resort
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo provided by Parks Creative, Patio Furniture provided by Rich's For the Home Photo
Large classic back patio in Seattle with a water feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Stone and Cedar Shake come together for this Southern Living Style home
Stone and Cedar Shake come together for this Southern Living Style home
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Houston with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a water feature.
P Street
P Street
Cecchi Homes, LCCecchi Homes, LC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional patio in DC Metro with a water feature and no cover.

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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