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Beneath Starry Skies
Beneath Starry Skies
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
More often than not, the land your home sits on is the largest room in your house. Why not build a a room without walls...perfect to admiring the night skies, roasting marshmallows, telling a ghost story or just enjoying the intimate conversation with friends. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
Mangan
Mangan
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a pergola and a water feature.
Mercer Island Modern
Mercer Island Modern
Darwin Webb Landscape Architects, P.S.Darwin Webb Landscape Architects, P.S.
Photo of a classic patio in Seattle with a water feature.
Hayden Haven
Hayden Haven
Clearwater Summit GroupClearwater Summit Group
Clearwater Summit group, Inc.
Traditional patio in Seattle with a water feature.
English: Braewood Place #1
English: Braewood Place #1
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Beautiful English Tudor home and gardens located in Dallas, Texas featuring lush gardens, swimming pool, koi pond, fire pit, motor court and private gardens.
Beaver Creek II
Beaver Creek II
Shaeffer Hyde ConstructionShaeffer Hyde Construction
JIM BARTSCH: http://jimbartsch.com/
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Denver with a water feature and no cover.
Rhode Island Backyard Pool Deck
Rhode Island Backyard Pool Deck
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Miami with a water feature and no cover.
Villa Ascosa
Villa Ascosa
My Villa AustinMy Villa Austin
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Austin with a water feature.
Clarksville Charmer
Clarksville Charmer
Yellow Door DesignYellow Door Design
Dror Baldinger
Contemporary patio in Austin with a water feature and no cover.
Courtyard Retreat
Courtyard Retreat
Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Other with a pergola, a water feature and brick paving.
House on Turtle Creek
House on Turtle Creek
PagePage
Timothy Hursley
Photo of a contemporary patio in Dallas with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of a classic patio in Denver with a water feature.
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Portland with a gazebo and a water feature.
Seashell
Seashell
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Hillcrest Remodel
Hillcrest Remodel
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
Copyrights: WA design
Photo of a large traditional 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.
Padaro Residence
Padaro Residence
Dana Berkus InteriorsDana Berkus Interiors
Ciro Coelho
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature.
Maher Residence Back
Maher Residence Back
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Modern patio in San Francisco with a water feature.
West Vancouver - Rockridge Home
West Vancouver - Rockridge Home
DEKORADEKORA
http://www.blurrd.ca/
Photo of a contemporary patio in Vancouver with a water feature.
landscape architecture
landscape architecture
Birte ReimerBirte Reimer
Ashland Ave, landscape architecture by kinggardendesign Santa Monica
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles 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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