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Patio with Fencing and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Studio City
Studio City
Jeremy Taylor LandscapesJeremy Taylor Landscapes
Jeremy Taylor designed the Landscape as well as the Building Facade, Pool/Spa, and Hardscape. Photos: Jeremy Taylor
Design ideas for a modern back patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs, a roof extension and fencing.
Our Display Homes - The Nelson I
Our Display Homes - The Nelson I
Dale Alcock HomesDale Alcock Homes
DMAX Photography
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Perth with a pergola and fencing.
Kitchen Garden: Small seating area
Kitchen Garden: Small seating area
Christine Darnell GardensChristine Darnell Gardens
Christine Darnell Gardens
Medium sized classic back patio in New York with a pergola and fencing.
Arbor
Arbor
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Hanging baskets for now but the homeowner will eventually plant vines to grow up and over the arbor, creating a "doorway" to the dining area. Pavers are Anchor Charleston - the untumbled version - color: Northwoods.
Grand Prato Estate
Grand Prato Estate
Design WestDesign West
Upstairs balcony with firept and conversational area
Photo of an expansive mediterranean side patio in Miami with natural stone paving, a pergola and fencing.
Back Porch & Backyard of Reynold's Residence @ GregMix.com
Back Porch & Backyard of Reynold's Residence @ GregMix.com
Southeast Studios Inc.Southeast Studios Inc.
During construction the owners decided to eliminate the screens and open the Back Porch up to extend the blue stone flooring out onto a large patio in order to create a large outdoor living space. See gregmix.com
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry courtyard with glass door to courtyard kitchen. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical courtyard patio in Seattle with brick paving, a pergola and fencing.
The Rockwell - Harrisdale WA
The Rockwell - Harrisdale WA
UserUser
D-Max Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Perth with a roof extension and fencing.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Design ideas for an expansive country back patio in Salt Lake City with concrete paving, a pergola and fencing.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Photo by Samantha Robison
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a pergola and fencing.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Inspiration for a large midcentury side patio in San Diego with concrete slabs, a pergola and fencing.
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Photo of a midcentury patio in Los Angeles with a pergola and fencing.
Shadowlawn Drive Custom New Construction
Shadowlawn Drive Custom New Construction
Ellie Mroz DesignEllie Mroz Design
Traditional back patio in New York with a pergola and fencing.
Art House
Art House
Sarah Davison Interior DesignSarah Davison Interior Design
Anson Smart
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Sydney with a pergola and fencing.
Jardin
Jardin
Hendy Curzon Gardens LtdHendy Curzon Gardens Ltd
Farmhouse patio in London with gravel, a pergola and fencing.
Broadway Textured & Two Pack
Broadway Textured & Two Pack
Let's Talk Kitchens & InteriorsLet's Talk Kitchens & Interiors
This contemporary alfresco kitchen is small in footprint but it is big on features including a woodfired oven, built in Electrolux barbecue, a hidden undermount rangehood, sink, Fisher & Paykel dishdrawer dishwasher and a 30 Litre pull-out bin. Featuring cabinetry 2-pack painted in Colorbond 'Wallaby' and natural granite tops in leather finished 'Zimbabwe Black', paired with the raw finished concrete this alfresco oozes relaxed style. The homeowners love entertaining their friends and family in this space. Photography By: Tim Turner
Taiji Residence
Taiji Residence
Osborne ArchitectsOsborne Architects
Salvage wood portico at Menlo Park green home.
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a pergola and fencing.
Frankenprey House
Frankenprey House
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Murray Fredericks
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Sydney with a pergola, decking and fencing.
Caulfield Home
Caulfield Home
MR.MITCHELLMR.MITCHELL
White terrazzo floors, white walls and white ceilings provide a stunning backdrop to the owners’ impressive collection of artwork. Custom design dominates throughout the house, with striking light fittings and bespoke furniture items featuring in every room of the house. Indoor material selection blends to the outdoor to create entertaining areas of impressive proportions.
3rd Street
3rd Street
Space InterventionSpace Intervention
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in Los Angeles with a pergola and fencing.

Patio with Fencing 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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