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Patio with Concrete Slabs and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Waddell Landscape DesignWaddell Landscape Design
Contemporary patio in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Arpdale Single Family - Transitional
Arpdale Single Family - Transitional
TwentySix InteriorsTwentySix Interiors
J.P. Morales Staging by: Faye Chandler
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Vista del porche y salón desde jardín
Vista del porche y salón desde jardín
INTRAMUROS STOREINTRAMUROS STORE
McSArquitectos, Mayte Piera Fotografía
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Alicante-Costa Blanca with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Cedarview Residence
Cedarview Residence
Root ArchitectureRoot Architecture
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian back patio in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Orinda, CA Outdoor Kitchen
Orinda, CA Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
This U-shaped outdoor kitchen in Orinda, CA overlooks the rolling hillsides.
Photo of a classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Blue & Grey Patio and Outdoor Living Area
Blue & Grey Patio and Outdoor Living Area
Janiece Snyder DesignsJaniece Snyder Designs
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
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.
Shingle Style Barn and Poolhouse in Pasadena
Shingle Style Barn and Poolhouse in Pasadena
JAMES V. COANE & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTSJAMES V. COANE & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS
Design ideas for a farmhouse back patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Highland Park Residence
Highland Park Residence
Wernerfield ArchitectureWernerfield Architecture
Charles Davis Smith
This is an example of a medium sized classic courtyard patio in Dallas with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Desert Modern
Desert Modern
Sustain ScapeSustain Scape
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Kitchen & Patio
Outdoor Kitchen & Patio
Houston Granite GuyHouston Granite Guy
New BBQ and bar area. The outdoor kitchen nestles into the hillside and doubles as a retaining wall for the slope. Long Island Boulders continue the slope retention and tie into the rest of the site's materials. We extended the existing brick wall in front of the family room to support the custom arc-shaped bluestone bar. Photo by Susan Sotera
Agamenticus Pool Project
Agamenticus Pool Project
Robert Reed Associates, Inc.Robert Reed Associates, Inc.
Large classic back patio in Portland Maine with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Outdoor Remodel
Outdoor Remodel
UserUser
Medium sized traditional back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Spacious rear yard is closely coupled to the house with generous outdoor living spaces, fireplace, and sliding glass doors that disappear into wall pockets.
Eagle Crest
Eagle Crest
Upland Development, Inc.Upland Development, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Salt Lake City with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Exterior
Exterior
David M. Plante Interior DesignDavid M. Plante Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in New York with concrete slabs and an awning.
Trousdale Estates - New Construction, Zen Modern
Trousdale Estates - New Construction, Zen Modern
Dana Benson ConstructionDana Benson Construction
Architecture by Nest Architecture Photography by Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Parade of Homes
Parade of Homes
JLS Custom HomesJLS Custom Homes
Photo of a small classic back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Screen Rooms
Screen Rooms
Armor Building SolutionsArmor Building Solutions
We live in a beautiful region where we are surrounded by blue skies, lush vegetation, and tropical breezes. However, with all this natural beauty comes bugs… and lots of them. Why not surround yourself with the beauty of the Lowcountry without having to deal with those pesky bugs and slithering intruders. Consider adding a screen room or screened enclosure to your home so you can enjoy your yard all year long!
Revello
Revello
Hawk & Co.Hawk & Co.
A white boardform feature wall ground the home and outdoor area. A minimalist water feature, ribbon fire feature and concrete fire table provide alluring natural elements to congregate around. The concrete and metal bar height allows the guests to gaze above the sofa seating and out to the ocean. Photo Credit: John Ellis

Patio with Concrete Slabs 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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