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Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Monroe FireplaceMonroe Fireplace
Medium sized classic back patio in Seattle with decking and no cover.
Serota Home (For South Bay Magazine HOME Edition
Serota Home (For South Bay Magazine HOME Edition
JDS OUTDOOR DESIGNSJDS OUTDOOR DESIGNS
Dominik Wroblewski
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with decking and a pergola.
Chadsworth Cottage
Chadsworth Cottage
Chadsworth ColumnsChadsworth Columns
Chadsworth Columns Show House featuring work of Christine G.H. Franck. Columns by Chadsworth.
This is an example of a traditional patio in Other with decking and an outdoor shower.
outdoor patio / dining deck
outdoor patio / dining deck
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photography: Roel Kuiper ©2012
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and decking.
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
Design ideas for a modern patio in Other with decking.
North Coogee Courtyard
North Coogee Courtyard
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with decking.
Patio
Patio
Rachel Reider InteriorsRachel Reider Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Boston with 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
Medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Wickets
Wickets
Boutique HomesBoutique Homes
Simon Eldon Photography Interior design by Carine Harrington
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in London with decking and no cover.
Swimming Pool Patio
Swimming Pool Patio
Charles Hodges Ltd. GardensCharles Hodges Ltd. Gardens
Medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta with decking and a pergola.
Vermilion 3
Vermilion 3
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Derek Makekau
Photo of a coastal back patio in Miami with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
721 N. Sierra Bonita Ave Los Angeles 90046
721 N. Sierra Bonita Ave Los Angeles 90046
Bruno Abisror - Sothebys International RealtyBruno Abisror - Sothebys International Realty
Enter this beautiful and meticulously maintained Spanish home through a gated, enclosed front yard offering exceptional privacy. The home opens up into a generous area that accommodates the kitchen, living and dining rooms that are light-filled, inviting and offer a great flow for entertaining. A well appointed cook’s kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, maple cabinets and plenty of countertop and storage space. French doors lead to the wood patio and tranquil yard w/ outdoor spa, inviting the outside in. The guest bath is accented with classic wainscoting and a soaking tub. The master suite includes a large walk-in cedar-lined wardrobe w/ built-in cabinetry, and a resort-stye bathroom with oversized stone shower. Within footsteps of the shops and cafes Melrose has to offer. This is a very special home. Photos: Plan-O-Matic -AJ
Hamilton Terrace, St Johns Wood, London NW8
Hamilton Terrace, St Johns Wood, London NW8
Ian Green ResidentialIan Green Residential
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in London with decking and no cover.
Embassy Row renovation
Embassy Row renovation
Christian Zapatka Architect, PLLCChristian Zapatka Architect, PLLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in DC Metro with decking and no cover.
Patio
Patio
Todd Remington ArchitectTodd Remington Architect
David Patterson
This is an example of a farmhouse patio in Denver with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Shore Life
Shore Life
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Photo of a large coastal back patio in New York with decking and no cover.
"The Peninsula" Custom Teak Deck, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchen & Firepit
"The Peninsula" Custom Teak Deck, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchen & Firepit
UserUser
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a pergola.
Maintenance-Free Wall Gardens
Maintenance-Free Wall Gardens
FlowerBoxFlowerBox
Flowerbox
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in New York with a fire feature, decking and no cover.
Homefield Rd
Homefield Rd
ZulufishZulufish
Inspiration for a medium sized classic patio in London with decking.
Oliver Residence
Oliver Residence
JZMK PartnersJZMK Partners
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with decking and a roof extension.

Patio with Decking 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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