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Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Patricia drive
Patricia drive
Green & Rock Unlimited Landscape Inc.Green & Rock Unlimited Landscape Inc.
Reyna Sumano
Medium sized contemporary side patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.
Outdoor Living Space - DeSoto
Outdoor Living Space - DeSoto
Schloegel Design RemodelSchloegel Design Remodel
Elite Home Images
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Kansas City with concrete slabs, an awning and a fireplace.
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
An Edible Garden
An Edible Garden
Nancy Berghold Designer @ Studio BergholdNancy Berghold Designer @ Studio Berghold
Wood Fence Detail
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a vegetable patch, concrete slabs and an awning.
Sunesta Retractable Awnings
Sunesta Retractable Awnings
New Horizons - Go RetractableNew Horizons - Go Retractable
This is a motorized awning with a twist...a retractable sun screen that blocks 96% of the sun's rays! This pool enclosure faces due east, so every morning the bright sun would make the covered patio unusable. The owners decided that a retractable awning with a drop down sun screen would be the perfect solution. Turned out it was!
Mediterráneo Patio
Mediterráneo Patio
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, brick paving and an awning.
Patios
Patios
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
Vernon Wentz
Inspiration for a mediterranean back patio in Austin with an awning and tiled flooring.
Covered Pergola | Orange County CA
Covered Pergola | Orange County CA
Supreme Remodeling Inc.Supreme Remodeling Inc.
Wood patio cover with exterior fan by Supreme Remodeling INC. in Orange County CA.
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Orange County with brick paving and an awning.
Dublin Backyard Remodel
Dublin Backyard Remodel
Direct Home Remodeling, Inc.Direct Home Remodeling, Inc.
Beautiful outdoor patio with outdoor kitchen area. Natural stone patio with natural stone steps, natural stone bbq and natural stone pony walls.
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.
Row House Backyard
Row House Backyard
CharmscapesCharmscapes
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Baltimore with a fire feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Heritage
Heritage
Santa Barbara Forge and IronSanta Barbara Forge and Iron
Joel Patterson
Design ideas for a medium sized urban back patio in Santa Barbara with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
Pergola - Burlington
Pergola - Burlington
TFSinc - Timber Frame Design and ConstructionTFSinc - Timber Frame Design and Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Toronto with concrete paving and an awning.
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Artistic Concrete & MasonryArtistic Concrete & Masonry
This is an example of a medium sized back patio in Austin with stamped concrete and an awning.
Eagles Landing Estate
Eagles Landing Estate
PURVIS ARCHITECTSPURVIS ARCHITECTS
Inspiration for a large back patio in Las Vegas with stamped concrete and an awning.
Outdoor Living in Black Forest
Outdoor Living in Black Forest
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
An outdoor kitchen is an excellent way to equip your backyard for entertaining and feeding hungry friends and family. Photo by Roger Haywood
Photo of a large eclectic back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and an awning.
プチリゾート風デッキテラス空間
プチリゾート風デッキテラス空間
株式会社ボックスウッド株式会社ボックスウッド
This is an example of a world-inspired side patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.
Downtown Industrial Duplex
Downtown Industrial Duplex
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
Small industrial back patio in Denver with decking and an awning.
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Artistic Concrete & MasonryArtistic Concrete & Masonry
Medium sized back patio in Austin with stamped concrete and an awning.
Colorado Springs Parade Homes
Colorado Springs Parade Homes
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
An outdoor kitchen is an excellent way to equip your backyard for entertaining and feeding hungry friends and family. Photo by Roger Haywood
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and an awning.

Patio with an Awning 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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