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Patio with a Fire Feature and Brick Paving Ideas and Designs

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Fire Features, Fire Pits
Fire Features, Fire Pits
Pryors Better YardsPryors Better Yards
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
2013 ALE: Mechanicsburg Residence
2013 ALE: Mechanicsburg Residence
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery AssociationPennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
PA Landscape Group, Inc. http://www.palandscapegroup.com/ Project Entry: Mechanicsburg Residence 2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential Hardscaping $60,000 & Over Award Level: Bronze Project Description: Our client was ready to replace a deteriorating wood deck at the back of their home. They wanted to create an area where his wife and two daughters could enjoy the outdoors,occasional meal off the grill, and hang out with friends. We were challenged to keep the outdoor room from sprawling over a rear yard with a consistently changing grade to the side property line and keeping some open lawn for the sports minded daughters. The area at the back property was wooded and owned by the homeowners association and not maintained. Our design goals were to create a three season area to enjoy the grill year round and social space for family and friends. Oh yes,a place to read the newspaper and watch the Philly's. The existing deck was surrounded by six foot Euonymus alatus, which we decided early on to save and transplant if possible. The Euonymus had been a part of the house since it was constructed. The Euonymus became a new screen, to separate the area from the property line. We created a landing large enough to tie the door,grill pavilion and patio areas together and the steps are good if more kids show up than expected. The dining and grilling area is under roof of a 12ft. x 18ft. pavilion. This structure provides a roofed enclosure. The interior roof is softly lighted and a fan provided to keep a comfortable breeze. The grill,table, and hardscape buffet provide all that is needed to dine and a spot to set the TV to keep up with the Philly's. After dinner the family can move down to the fireplace and hot tub area to relax and enjoy the evening. While Dad can spread out the sports page on the table and read the newspaper. Brussel Block pavers, by Unilock,were choose for the casual tumbled quality and smooth clean surface to accommodate socks and bare feet. One inlay was placed just off the landing to be a central point of the outdoor space. Darker red colored Copthorne pavers, by Unilock, are used as accents both vertically and horizontally to be contiguous with the fireplace element. We set the fireplace at a 45 degree angle and set the wood boxes parallel and perpendicular to the fire box. This creates a cozy seating area and prevents the total layout from running straight across the rear ofthe house. We also constructed a customized the hearth to provide a wider sitting area. Coming from the garage we keep the same grade to the back kitchen door, dropped down one step to the patio and pavilion and then down two steps into the fireplace and hot tub area. This also breaks up the feeling of going straight across the back of the house. The grill island houses a Lynx grill and in the end of the grill island is a refrigerator so that everyone does not have to keep going behind the counter to get drinks.At the opposite end of the pavilion a hardscape buffet was built to provide more counter space for serving food and supplied with electricity to provide power for a TV,computer etc. Low voltage pathway lighting was positioned along the walk from the drive to the back doors for security and safety along the path. Up lighting to the interior of the pavilion roof give an ambient light to the grill and dining area and minimal lighting to the fireplace which will radiate its own light. Control of the pavilion lights is located on the grill island. Low voltage lighting provides a great view along the back wood line. This light along the wood line expands visually the space allowing the backyard to become a great space for all to enjoy. Our client's expectations were surpassed in meeting the challenge of our design goals. Photo Credit: PA Landscape Group, Inc.
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Vanderbilt / West End Covered Patio / Pool House
Vanderbilt / West End Covered Patio / Pool House
CDP Architecture, LLCCDP Architecture, LLC
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Nashville with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
An Enchanted Evening
An Enchanted Evening
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.
Custom, regulation sized bags court with artificial turf!
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Denver with a fire feature and brick paving.
Boulder Cooler/Fire Pit
Boulder Cooler/Fire Pit
Kaibab LandscapingKaibab Landscaping
This project allowed us the opportunity to think outside the box and put a unique twist on a cooler. Along with the homeowner, we careful chose a boulder that we felt complimented the esthetic style of the mountain landscape. Once the rock was chosen, we carved and filed stone down to look like a rustic cooler. This is the perfect addition and attention grabber to any outdoor seating area.
Berlin Lake Patio
Berlin Lake Patio
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
Outdoor lighting
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
5 / 7 South Road, Siasconset, MA
5 / 7 South Road, Siasconset, MA
The Garden Design CompanyThe Garden Design Company
Cary Hazlegrove / Nantucket Stocks
Medium sized beach style back patio in Boston with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Patio
Patio
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Concord Construction Projects
Concord Construction Projects
Concord ConstructionConcord Construction
Photo of a large classic back patio in Louisville with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Rustic Eaton Cedar Pavilion Patio
Rustic Eaton Cedar Pavilion Patio
The Site GroupThe Site Group
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Inside Out
Inside Out
Ketron Custom BuildersKetron Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Columbus with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & BuildInfluence Outdoors Landscape Design & Build
Mediterranean patio in Orange County with brick paving and a fire feature.
Creative Hardscapes projects
Creative Hardscapes projects
Creative HardscapesCreative Hardscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Cleveland with brick paving, no cover and a fire feature.
Fire Features
Fire Features
Timberwall Landscape & Masonry Products, Inc.Timberwall Landscape & Masonry Products, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.
Gas firepit
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Living Areas
Outdoor Living Areas
The Secret GardenThe Secret Garden
Large contemporary back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Porch Enclosure
Porch Enclosure
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, no cover and brick paving.

Patio with a Fire Feature 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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