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Patio with a Bar Area and Brick Paving Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
Grillin' and Chillin'
Grillin' and Chillin'
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Phoenix Photographic
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with brick paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
New Moon Rising
New Moon Rising
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Vancouver with brick paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Morningtide Seacliff
Morningtide Seacliff
GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMESGONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
Darlene Halaby
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Orange County with brick paving and a bar area.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
GC DesignBuildGC DesignBuild
Mediterranean patio in Houston with brick paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Park House
Park House
Park and Oak DesignPark and Oak Design
This is an example of a traditional patio in Chicago with brick paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Southwest Contemporary Desert Oasis
Southwest Contemporary Desert Oasis
Denomy DesignsDenomy Designs
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a bar area and brick paving.
ピッコロヴェルデ青葉台店
ピッコロヴェルデ青葉台店
デザインアース エクステリア&ガーデンデザインアース エクステリア&ガーデン
駅から徒歩でご来店下さるお客様の園路です。テラス席の前を通るように設計し、レストランのナチュラルな雰囲気味わっていただきます。お客様がお料理を楽しみにワクワクしながらご来店いただける空間を目指しました。
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front patio in Yokohama with a bar area, brick paving and an awning.
Grillin' and Chillin'
Grillin' and Chillin'
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Phoenix Photographic
Medium sized traditional back patio in Other with brick paving, a pergola and a bar area.

Patio with a Bar Area and Brick Paving 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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