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Patio with Fencing Ideas and Designs

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debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in San Diego with gravel, no cover and fencing.
Chicago Landscape Lighting
Chicago Landscape Lighting
Accents LightingAccents Lighting
Exterior and Landscape Lighting of Chicago Urban Space.
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Chicago with fencing.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of a classic back patio in Austin with gravel, no cover and fencing.
Patio
Patio
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
In the evening the garden walls are dramatically lit and the low planting wall transitions into a stone plinth for a soothing stone fountain. Photo Credit: J. Michael Tucker
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Landscape lighting at courtyard
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.
Entertaining Space
Entertaining Space
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Raised bluestone patio with custom trellis.
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Newark with natural stone paving and fencing.
Liz Stewart
Liz Stewart
Liz StewartLiz Stewart
I transformed a old dilapidated backyard hillside into an entertaining area by building a concrete bench onto the existing flat area. Added custom colorful cushions and pine fencing to hide the neighbors yard.
Marda Loop Residence
Marda Loop Residence
Shaun Ford & Co.Shaun Ford & Co.
Kelly Hofer
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Calgary with concrete slabs, no cover and fencing.
Urban garage, day and night
Urban garage, day and night
Wheeler Kearns ArchitectsWheeler Kearns Architects
Photography Michelle Litvin
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Chicago with fencing.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Pool CraftPool Craft
Traditional patio in Toronto with a pergola and fencing.
Union St Armadale
Union St Armadale
Platinum Building GroupPlatinum Building Group
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Melbourne with fencing.
New Orleans Project
New Orleans Project
Pickard Design StudioPickard Design Studio
This is an example of a large classic front patio in Dallas with no cover, tiled flooring and fencing.
Pond and Patio Space
Pond and Patio Space
Pacific Outdoor LivingPacific Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with fencing.
Charming West Vancouver Cape Cod by McCabe Design & Interiors
Charming West Vancouver Cape Cod by McCabe Design & Interiors
McCabe Design & InteriorsMcCabe Design & Interiors
Photography: 360hometours.ca A Charming Cape Cod Home in West Vancouver underwent a full renovation and redesign by Tina McCabe of McCabe Design & Interiors. The homeowners wanted to keep the original character of the home whilst giving their home a complete makeover. The kitchen space was expanded by opening up the kitchen and dining room, adding French doors off the kitchen to a new deck, and moving the powder room as much as the existing plumbing allowed. A custom kitchen design with custom cabinets and storage was created. A custom "princess bathroom" was created by adding more floor space from the adjacent bedroom and hallway, designing custom millworker, and specifying equisite tile from New Jersey. The home also received refinished hardwood floors, new moulding and millwork, pot lights throughout and custom lighting fixtures, wainscotting, and a new coat of paint. Finally, the laundry was moved upstairs from the basement for ease of use.
4036 Hoosier Lawn Way, Yorba Linda CA 92886
4036 Hoosier Lawn Way, Yorba Linda CA 92886
The Boutique Real Estate GroupThe Boutique Real Estate Group
Photo of a classic patio in Orange County with fencing.
Dwell Home Venice
Dwell Home Venice
Kiesel Design - Landscape ArchitectureKiesel Design - Landscape Architecture
Michael Sylvester
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with fencing.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary patio in Houston with no cover and fencing.

Patio with Fencing 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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