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Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Dugally Oberfeld, Inc.Dugally Oberfeld, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Orange County with a water feature and no cover.
Asian Viewing Garden
Asian Viewing Garden
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Asian style backyard viewing garden. Boulders and peastone with natural granite bridge, bluestone patio, natural stone bubbler, low voltage lighting and Japanese Maples. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2014 Brian Hill
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Eden-Valders StoneEden-Valders Stone
The checkerboard entrance to this patio creates an interesting transition from yard to patio.
Inspiration for a back patio in Other with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Lafayette
Lafayette
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Contemporary patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Small space, Big Impact
Small space, Big Impact
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
A spill pot fountain adds a relaxing sound to this backyard retreat. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
Photo of a small traditional back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
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.
Westfield, NJ – Vacation at Home
Westfield, NJ – Vacation at Home
Parker Landscape DesignParker Landscape Design
Techo-Bloc paver stone patio with masonry cultured stone seating wall & pillars (finished with Bluestone tread tops) . Landscaping compliments the hardscape. #techobloc
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Interiors by BrownInteriors by Brown
Designed By Catherine Caporaso Brown's Interior Design Boca Raton, FL
Large contemporary back patio in Miami with a roof extension, a water feature and concrete paving.
Oz Architects
Oz Architects
Don ZiebellDon Ziebell
exterior spaces, petanque court, entry court
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature.
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.
Calabria
Calabria
NadaNada
Patio con plantas, fuente y mobiliario exterior.
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in Barcelona with a water feature.
Cozy Small Fire Pit
Cozy Small Fire Pit
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
Stay cozy with our array of fire pits for any budget, style and size home. We finished off this area with a living wall and added concrete pavers with beach pebbles for a low maintenance back patio option
Pasadena Showcase House 2019
Pasadena Showcase House 2019
California WaterscapesCalifornia Waterscapes
Welcome to our design space at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. This “oasis” features a beautiful collection of koi fish, gracefully swimming in a 5’x8’ pond. Our modern, clean-cut paver patio is customized to intertwine with large seating boulders. By bringing the pathway right to the edge of the pond, we showcase our favorite cantilever effect. Softening the design, California-friendly plants and a stunning live plant wall surrounds the area, while lights can be seen hanging from the trees, extending the ambiance into the evening hours.
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.
Greenwich Park Garden
Greenwich Park Garden
David Berarducci Landscape ArchitectureDavid Berarducci Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Boston with a water feature and brick paving.
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Small world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Bellevue-Charmingly Formal
Bellevue-Charmingly Formal
Sage and Stone LLCSage and Stone LLC
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Seattle with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Small spaces can provide big challenges. These homeowners wanted to include a lot in their tiny backyard! There were also numerous city restrictions to comply with, and elevations to contend with. The design includes several seating areas, a fire feature that can be seen from the home's front entry, a water wall, and retractable screens. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos copyright Cascade Outdoor Design, LLC
Residential Work
Residential Work
Brewster Timber Frame CompanyBrewster Timber Frame Company
Inspiration for a medium sized back patio in San Diego with a water feature, concrete slabs 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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