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Patio with Decking and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse
Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Large rural back patio in Austin with decking, a roof extension and a bar area.
Anirban Family
Anirban Family
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
Picture perfect Outdoor Living Space for the family to enjoy and even for the perfect date night under the stars! 100' perimeter geometric style pool & spa combo in Sugar Land. Key features of the project: - Centered and slightly raised geometric style spa - Travertine ledger stone and coping throughout the pool & raised wall feature - "California Smoke" Comfort Decking around the pool and under the pergola - 15' wide tanning ledge that is incorporated into the pool steps - Two large fire bowls - 10 x 16 Pergola with polycarbonate clear cover - Artificial turf borders most the pool area in - Plaster color: Marquis Saphire #HotTubs #SwimSpas #CustomPools #HoustonPoolBuilder #Top50Builder #Top50Service #Outdoorkitchens #Outdoorliving
Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Charles Rose Architects Inc.Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Exterior; Photo Credit: Bruce Martin
This is an example of a small contemporary side patio in Boston with decking, an outdoor shower and a roof extension.
Beach House
Beach House
Sarah SchmidtSarah Schmidt
Photo of a medium sized coastal back patio in Hawaii with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
RAD Structures
RAD Structures
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Medium sized modern back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
This beautiful outdoor living space flows out from both the kitchen and the interior living space. Spacious dining adjacent to a full outdoor kitchen with gas grill, beer tap, under mount sink, refrigeration and storage cabinetry.
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Minneapolis with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Henderson Bay House - Covered Patio
Henderson Bay House - Covered Patio
Metzdorf Designs and TCM BuiltMetzdorf Designs and TCM Built
Covered patio features NanaWall bifold doors, Hardie plank siding, Cedar tung and groove siding and waterproof pedestal concrete decking.
Photo of a midcentury patio in Seattle with a roof extension and decking.
Le perchoir du 104
Le perchoir du 104
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les bacs plantés composent l'espace tout en ménageant des surprises
This is an example of an expansive back patio in Paris with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Outdoor Kitchens by Challenger Designs, LLC
Outdoor Kitchens by Challenger Designs, LLC
Challenger DesignsChallenger Designs
Stephen Long Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Photo of a large classic back patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Photo of a large classic back patio in Dallas with decking, an awning and a fire feature.
Rustic Bed & Breakfast Remodel
Rustic Bed & Breakfast Remodel
Outland Hill Country LLCOutland Hill Country LLC
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Austin with a water feature, a roof extension and decking.
A San Jose Edible Garden
A San Jose Edible Garden
UserUser
We added the porch and overhead arbor off the kitchen for alfresco dining. photo...Caitlin Atkinson
Small traditional back patio in San Francisco with decking, a vegetable patch and a roof extension.
Decks & Porches
Decks & Porches
Xpand Inc. | Homes of XcellenceXpand Inc. | Homes of Xcellence
Medium sized classic back patio in Minneapolis with decking and a pergola.
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Greater Pacific ConstructionGreater Pacific Construction
Medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Greater Pacific ConstructionGreater Pacific Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)
Small traditional back patio in Phoenix with decking and a roof extension.
Project Sauna + Steam Room Lounger + Outdoor Shower
Project Sauna + Steam Room Lounger + Outdoor Shower
Alpha Wellness SensationsAlpha Wellness Sensations
Alpha Wellness Sensations is the world's leading manufacturer of custom saunas, luxury infrared cabins, professional steam rooms, immersive salt caves, built-in ice chambers and experience showers for residential and commercial clients. Our company is the dominating custom wellness provider in Europe for more than 35 years. All of our products are fabricated in Europe, 100% hand-crafted and fully compliant with EU’s rigorous product safety standards. We use only certified wood suppliers and have our own research & engineering facility where we developed our proprietary heating mediums. We keep our wood organically clean and never use in production any glues, polishers, pesticides, sealers or preservatives.
Hunsley Hills Parade House
Hunsley Hills Parade House
HOME By LyonsHOME By Lyons
Screened in porch
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Austin with decking and a roof extension.

Patio with Decking 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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