Patio with Brick Paving and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard

The Cleary Company

Photo of a large traditional back patio in Columbus with brick paving and a pergola.

Landscape and Backyards

Christiano Homes, Inc.

Landscape/exterior design - Molly Wood Garden Design Design - Mindy Gayer Design Photo - Lane Dittoe
Inspiration for a coastal back patio in Orange County with brick paving, a gazebo and a bbq area.

Pavilion

KD 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.

Evergrene Villa

Krista + Home

Designed by Krista Watterworth Alterman of Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photos by Jessica Glynn. In the Evergrene gated community. Rustic wood and rattan make this a cozy Florida loggia. Poolside drinks are a must!

Flowering Shade

FormLA Landscaping

The roof extension covering the front doorstep of the south-facing home needs help cooling the space. Western Redbud is a beautiful way to do just that.

Oak Framed Garage, Harrogate

architecture:ab ltd

Green Oak Garden Room
Photo of a medium sized rural back patio in Other with brick paving and a pergola.

Highland Heights Backyard

Complete Renovations by Corbo

Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Cleveland with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a gazebo.

An Enchanted Evening

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
Expansive classic back patio in San Francisco with brick paving and a pergola.

Outdoor Entertainment Installation

Atlanta Tv Install

Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.

Phantom Retractable Screens Under Deck

Minnesota Screens

Small traditional back patio in Minneapolis with a roof extension and brick paving.

Outdoor Kitchens

Anderson Landscape

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Portland Maine with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.

Muirlands Vista

Marengo Morton Architects

Priceless 180 degree views of La Jolla and the Pacific Ocean, provide you with a front row seat to spectacular sunsets every evening.
Expansive classic back patio in San Diego with brick paving, a roof extension and a fire feature.

Historical Renovation on this Stately Colonial in River Oaks

Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.

This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.

Evanston Renovation

Great Oaks Landscaping, Inc.

Full yard front renovation to update landscaping after home renovation. Addition of Gun Metal Gray Boulders tie masonary work on chimney into landscape. Brick paver pad at front entry joins a brick paver walkway that leads to the backyard. Brick paver walkway extends all the way back to renovated carriage house and spiral staircase to access second story living area. Brick pavers wrap around thermal blue bluestone patio and newly reconfigured maintenance free deck with pergola. Custom blend tumbled full veneer stone on square fire pit and seat wall with bluestone coping.

Poggio Capraio - Capalbio

Andrea De Paoli

Andrea De Paoli
This is an example of a large country side patio in Rome with brick paving and a pergola.

Clean Rustic Modern

Frankel Design Build

Large rustic back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.

City Center Retreat

VisionScapes

This project just outside Calgary's city center features everything you would want in your dream backyard. A large roman patio, custom built arbor and privacy screen offer seclusion to the clients and their guests all the while being steps from downtown Calgary. The front yard was designed to incorporate the existing trees on the property, while adding a new front exposed aggregate walk, feature boulders and numerous native plantings set in a mulch bed. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes

Patio with Pergola

J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.

New patio with pergola and egress windows; surrounding areas with upgraded landscaping.
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Cincinnati with brick paving and a pergola.

Naperville Brick Patio

KD Landscape

A small basalt water feature provides sound and a visual diversion. Stepping stones transition from the lawn onto the patio. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography

Eclectic retrospective

Garden Structures & More

Very inviting isn't it? I have lost count how many of these I have built over the years. And they are like snowflakes every single one is different!
Design ideas for a small eclectic back patio in Minneapolis with brick paving and a pergola.

Patio with Brick Paving 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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