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Patio with a Bar Area and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
An Entertainers Kitchen
An Entertainers Kitchen
Southview DesignSouthview Design
This outdoor kitchen/bar provides everything you need to entertain your guests outdoors. The stainless steel cabinets along the wall house a sink, refrigerator and plenty of storage.
Pavilion
Pavilion
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Best of Houzz Design Award Winner. The pavilion not only provides a shady respite during the summer months but also a great place to relax by the fire during spring and fall. The pavilion is convenient to the home, the pool and the outdoor kitchen. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Landscape design by John Algozzini. The complete landscape can be seen in our projects, listed as Fun By The Farm.
Detached Structures
Detached Structures
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Large traditional back patio in Manchester with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
A Poolscape to be Enjoyed Year-Round
A Poolscape to be Enjoyed Year-Round
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Large classic back patio in Richmond with concrete paving, a pergola and a bar area.
Entre Rios
Entre Rios
Keith Wing Custom BuildersKeith Wing Custom Builders
Matthew Niemann
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Other with a roof extension and a bar area.
Pool Pavilion
Pool Pavilion
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
Pavilion at night. At center is a wood-burning fire pit with a custom copper hood. An internal fan in the flue pulls smoke up and out of the pavilion. Octagonal fire pit and spa are on axis with the home's octagonal dining table up the slope and inside the house. At right is the bathroom, at left is the outdoor kitchen. I designed this outdoor living project when at CG&S, and it was beautifully built by their team. Photo: Paul Finkel 2012
Pool House on a Georgian Estate
Pool House on a Georgian Estate
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
The soaring vaulted ceiling and its exposed timber framing rises from the sturdy brick arched facades. Flemish bond (above the arches), running bond (columns), and basket weave patterns (kitchen wall) differentiate distinct surfaces of the classical composition. A paddle fan suspended from the ceiling provides a comforting breeze to the seating areas below. Gus Cantavero Photography
Indoor/Outdoor Space
Indoor/Outdoor Space
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photographer: Rob Karosis Landscape architect: Conte and Conte
Design ideas for a classic patio in New York with a pergola and a bar area.
Stacked Stone
Stacked Stone
MSIMSI
Our stacked stone will make your home the envy of the neighborhood! Use it for any number of hardscaping projects, including water features and outdoor kitchens. Let it stand on its own as an accent wall, like it does here.
MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT
MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles
This is an example of a small classic patio in New York with a roof extension and a bar area.
Folding Windows
Folding Windows
WIN-DOR Quality Windows & DoorsWIN-DOR Quality Windows & Doors
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Orange County with a roof extension and a bar area.
Lafayette, LA Outdoor Kitchen
Lafayette, LA Outdoor Kitchen
Backyard BuildersBackyard Builders
Outdoor Kitchen designed and built by Backyard Builders LLC, Lafayette Louisiana, Kyle Braniff,
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Scenic
Scenic
Sterling Brook Custom HomesSterling Brook Custom Homes
An all stone outdoor kitchen with dining area and easy access to pool bath and game room makes for party central with flair.
This is an example of a large mediterranean patio in Dallas with a pergola, brick paving and a bar area.
Outdoor Living Addition
Outdoor Living Addition
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Johan Roetz
Expansive contemporary back patio in Tampa with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Anthony Albert StudiosAnthony Albert Studios
This is an example of a contemporary patio in New York with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Landscaping done by Annapolis Landscaping ( www.annapolislandscaping.com) Patio done by Beautylandscaping (www.beautylandscaping.com)
Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Morocco
Morocco
Outside InOutside In
Morocco design powder-coated in cor-ten
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Perth with a roof extension and a bar area.
Rancho Santa Fe, Pool, Bluestone, Estate Driveway, Pool house
Rancho Santa Fe, Pool, Bluestone, Estate Driveway, Pool house
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Estate landscaping with long driveway, and new Pool with new bluestone paving all designed and installed by Rob Hill, landscape architect-contractor . The outdoor pool pavilion designed by Friehauf architects. This is a 7 acre estate with equestrian area, stone walls terracing and cottage garden traditional landscaping
McKinney Project
McKinney Project
Weisz Selection Outdoor Living SpecialistsWeisz Selection Outdoor Living Specialists
Photography: Ken Vaughn
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Dallas with a gazebo and a bar area.

Patio with a Bar Area and All Types of Cover 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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