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Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Granite Terrace and Hemlock Grove
Granite Terrace and Hemlock Grove
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
For this Boston-area former hunting lodge, featured in Outside the Not So Big House by Julie Moir Messervy and Sarah Susanka, JMMDS created a landscape design that anchors the house in the site and complements its Tuscan-inspired architectural update. An informal breakfast terrace of quarried granite offers views of the pond through pruned hemlock trees. Photo: Grey Crawford.
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
Wine country patio and water feature
Wine country patio and water feature
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a modern patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
W Residence
W Residence
Extreme ExteriorsExtreme Exteriors
This is an example of a traditional patio in Milwaukee with a water feature.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Mandala GardensMandala Gardens
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature.
N. Mission Hills
N. Mission Hills
Priority 1 Project ManagementPriority 1 Project Management
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature.
Old World Finshes
Old World Finshes
Colas Moore Artisan GroupColas Moore Artisan Group
This private entry patio was designed to block out the noise from a busy street. It also added a security aspect with twelve foot high walls. Patio entry, fountain and stone work designed and constructed by Colas Moore Artisan Group. Photo: George Gutenberg
Crystal Springs Road
Crystal Springs Road
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Carnegie
Carnegie
Story Design and Construction, Inc.Story Design and Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a mediterranean front patio in Sacramento with a water feature.
West Chester Restoration
West Chester Restoration
EC Trethewey Building Contractors, Inc.EC Trethewey Building Contractors, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic patio in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Madison Residence
Madison Residence
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Classic patio in Bridgeport with a pergola, a water feature and natural stone paving.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Brown Design GroupBrown Design Group
Designed and Built by Brown Design Group Photo Credit: SkySight Photography
Traditional patio in Other with a water feature.
Olsen Project
Olsen Project
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Traditional patio in Portland with a pergola and a water feature.
Mid-Century Bungalow
Mid-Century Bungalow
Christopher Gaona Design StudioChristopher Gaona Design Studio
Bohemian patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
Residential
Residential
Patrick Heagney PhotographyPatrick Heagney Photography
© Patrick Heagney Photography
This is an example of a classic patio in Atlanta with a water feature.

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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