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Patio with a Water Feature and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Taking The Inside Outdoors
Taking The Inside Outdoors
Mile High LandscapingMile High Landscaping
Custom concrete and steel water feature with LED lighting in the basin of the feature.
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Denver with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Contemporary Outdoor Living Area
Contemporary Outdoor Living Area
Savvy Design GroupSavvy Design Group
Michael Jacob
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in St Louis with a water feature, a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Sleek Contemporary Backyard
Sleek Contemporary Backyard
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
For this project, the Aberdeen large slabs were used in this small backyard to create an intimate outdoor seating area with a fireplace and a dipping pool. These slabs are perfect to make a small backyard appear bigger than it really is thanks to its seamless look.
Lifestyle Improvement
Lifestyle Improvement
Leisure ZoneLeisure Zone
Medium sized modern back patio in Cedar Rapids with a water feature, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Adjustable Louvered Pergola and Patio Cover
Adjustable Louvered Pergola and Patio Cover
Absolute AluminumAbsolute Aluminum
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Tampa with a water feature, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Our Work
Our Work
Majestic Builders Inc.Majestic Builders Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean back patio in Sacramento with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Roof patio
Roof patio
studio drestudio dre
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Other with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Saratoga Contemporary
Saratoga Contemporary
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
@ Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Large contemporary front patio in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Shoshone
Shoshone
EVOKEEVOKE
Photo of a small modern back patio in Denver with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Bree Hite DesignBree Hite Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Chicago with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Cedar Creek Water + Fire Feature
Cedar Creek Water + Fire Feature
Lorax Design GroupLorax Design Group
Travis Bechtel Photography
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Kansas City with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Brewster Timber Frame CompanyBrewster Timber Frame Company
Inspiration for a medium sized back patio in San Diego with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
SERENDIPITY Residence | Design + Build
SERENDIPITY Residence | Design + Build
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
KuDa Photo 2015
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Portland with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Edgewater NJ | Custom Pool Designer New York City
Edgewater NJ | Custom Pool Designer New York City
The POOL ARTIST | Brian T. StrattonThe POOL ARTIST | Brian T. Stratton
Award winning pool designer Brian T. Stratton | The Pool Artist designed this beautiful custom concrete / gunite swimming pool. Luxury pool designer nj, international pool design, new jersey swimming pool designer, pool artist, swimming pool engineer, swimming pool architect nj, water designer, eleuthera Bahamas pool designer, infinity edge pool design, custom spa design, California pool designer, Mississippi pool designer, south Carolina pool designer, new York pool designer, Pennsylvania pool designer
ML HOUSE
ML HOUSE
Gennaro Fattore DesignGennaro Fattore Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Las Vegas with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Outdoor Kitchen and Pool | Atascadero, CA
Outdoor Kitchen and Pool | Atascadero, CA
Jade ArchitectureJade Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Trellis
Trellis
CAC Development Design-Build, LLCCAC Development Design-Build, LLC
PC : Cristopher Nolasco
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Woods 10
Woods 10
Douglas Knight ConstructionDouglas Knight Construction
Springgate Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Salt Lake City with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Griffith - Coto De Caza
Griffith - Coto De Caza
Patios By B&BPatios By B&B
This photo set highlights a Combination Open Lattice & Solid Insulated Patio Cover project that we completed in Coto De Caza, CA. A perfect concept for those who are looking to utilize different spaces of their patio in unique ways while enjoying the look and feel of an uninterrupted shade structure. Design & Photo by Paul Goldman.

Patio with a Water Feature and Concrete Slabs 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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