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Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Tropical Asian Fusion Backyard in Ladner
Tropical Asian Fusion Backyard in Ladner
AZURO Concepts Inc.AZURO Concepts Inc.
Asian inspired straw thatched roof structure covers in-ground hot tub with surrounding sculpted and stamped concrete patio features. Oriental grasses and trees are used in pots and in-ground landscaping to carry on the effect.
Transitional Living Room
Transitional Living Room
Courtney H. Design LLCCourtney H. Design LLC
GTDM Photo
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard patio in Houston with a water feature, no cover and gravel.
Gilmore Residence
Gilmore Residence
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Water cascading down stacked stones cools the sitting and dining areas and adds a soothing water background. In winter, when water is turned off, this water feature doubles as a sculpture.
View with Cider Press & Benches
View with Cider Press & Benches
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Teak benches on either side of the garden afford shady spots to enjoy the fountain. Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic courtyard patio in New York with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Aviary in Landscape node
Aviary in Landscape node
3D Green Planet Architects3D Green Planet Architects
Aviary for a formal garden. The garden implements landscape node design. This garden has three nodes: Alley of the Planets and Arbor; Koi Pond with floating orbs: and Aviary node for tropical birds........ This garden is featured in the 2012 book: A GARDEN MAKES A HOUSE A HOME, by Elvin McDonald.
Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Bree Hite DesignBree Hite Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Chicago with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
House in Historic Belle Meade, Nashville
House in Historic Belle Meade, Nashville
Studio 511Studio 511
Regency style home has a wonderful space off the kitchen, a walled courtyard with a fountain and brick floor. Flowering vines cover the pergola over the doorway to the kitchen.
Modern Courtyard
Modern Courtyard
Unique Landscapes LtdUnique Landscapes Ltd
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in West Midlands with a water feature.
George
George
UserUser
With an impressive double-volume entrance setting the tone, this ‘modern natural’ home design combines contemporary and natural materials as effectively as it combines form and function. The zoned layout unfolds from the entrance hub, providing a separate living space for adult children and a secluded master bedroom wing, as well as an office/home theatre and family living, dining and kitchen area. There’s a large underground garage and store – all incredibly practical, all designed to embrace the site’s northern orientation. This is an elegant home too, with a cohesive form that brings natural materials like stone and timber together with a modern colour palette and render, creating overlapping planes and an unmistakably sophisticated ambiance.
Water Fountains
Water Fountains
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
Front entryway fountain with small sitting area. Great whisper pour sound and night lighting. Matt Kocourek Photography
Small contemporary front patio in Kansas City with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Naperville Landscape and Patios
Naperville Landscape and Patios
CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.
View of water feature garden with fully established plantings leading into main lounge and dining.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with a water feature, brick paving and a pergola.
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.
Southwestern project
Southwestern project
Classic Urban HomesClassic Urban Homes
II2
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Dallas with a water feature and no cover.
San Francisco
San Francisco
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photo Credit: Michele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Vine Hill Road Straw Bale Residence
Vine Hill Road Straw Bale Residence
Arkin Tilt ArchitectsArkin Tilt Architects
Natural materials and landscape-based shading strategies give richness and texture to the simple passive solar volumes. © www.edwardcaldwellphoto.com
Cottage Renovation
Cottage Renovation
Point One ArchitectsPoint One Architects
This is an example of a traditional back patio in New York with a water feature and decking.
Huntingdon Patio, Pergola & Garage
Huntingdon Patio, Pergola & Garage
Tilghman BuildersTilghman Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic side patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
1. Old World Estate
1. Old World Estate
Elevation Architectural StudiosElevation Architectural Studios
This is an example of a mediterranean patio in San Diego with brick paving and a water feature.
Transitional Home
Transitional Home
Wendy Black Rodgers InteriorsWendy Black Rodgers Interiors
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Phoenix with a water feature.
Koi Pond/Water Garden-HGTV Amazing Water Homes
Koi Pond/Water Garden-HGTV Amazing Water Homes
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Bill Bibb, Designer Archiverde Landscape, built by Pool Environments The project includes a koi pond/water garden and waterwall. The koi/water garden acts as a "mote" to the entrance of the residence. Thick native Texas limestone leuders create a bridge visitors cross to reach the home. A large glass wall with built in planters on top is settled in the middle of the water garden and greets visitors upon arrival. It also services as a divider between the main house and guest quarters.

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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