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Walls
Walls
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
These unusual walls are brick with a natural stone base. They surround an antique brick drylaid entry patio. A Jane McLeish Design!
Medium sized traditional courtyard patio in DC Metro with brick paving and a gazebo.
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Next Generation Custom BlindsNext Generation Custom Blinds
These Dallas home owners used Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters to create privacy in their outdoor patio. The wood grain powder coat complements their rustic design scheme, and the operable louvers allow them to regulate the airflow.
Contemporary Indoor-Outdoor Living
Contemporary Indoor-Outdoor Living
Sopher Sparn Architects LLCSopher Sparn Architects LLC
Michael de Leon
Photo of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Details
Details
Richard Hartlage Land MorphologyRichard Hartlage Land Morphology
Photo of a large urban courtyard patio in New York with a water feature, no cover and concrete paving.
Wilder Custom Home
Wilder Custom Home
SDG ArchitectsSDG Architects
Tuscan Custom Home in East Bay. Courtyard. Photos by Maria Zichil
Medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Paddington Courtyard House
Paddington Courtyard House
LochbuildLochbuild
Tom Ferguson
Medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with natural stone paving and no cover.
Permeable Paver Driveways, Walkways and Patios
Permeable Paver Driveways, Walkways and Patios
Custom Stonescaping, LLCCustom Stonescaping, LLC
This is an outdoor classroom we built for a school. We used permeable pavers for the patio and stacked fieldstone bench for seating
Photo of a large courtyard patio in DC Metro with concrete paving.
Madison Park Mid-Century Modern
Madison Park Mid-Century Modern
Darren Patt ConstructionDarren Patt Construction
Photo of a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
My own Cotswold courtyard garden in a simple contemporary style. It has a strong formal structure that is designed to work throughout the seasons. I used mature trees in huge corten steel planters to create structure & shade in this south facing garden & added pretty planting to soften it & add seasonal interest.
Terrace Project
Terrace Project
MKDS ArchitectsMKDS Architects
Photo of a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in New York with a living wall, tiled flooring and no cover.
Contemporary water feature sculptures
Contemporary water feature sculptures
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
This contemporary water garden is designed featuring the home owners water sculptures. Waterfalls, Fountains & Gardens installed the water feature.
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
New Jersey Project
New Jersey Project
Whitacre Greer CompanyWhitacre Greer Company
Red Sunset 3x9x3 Boardwalk pavers contrast granite cobble stones and natural stone siding. Lush vegetation and an elegant water feature complete the space.
Free Standing Pergola that Opens and Closes
Free Standing Pergola that Opens and Closes
Palmetto Outdoor SpacesPalmetto Outdoor Spaces
Add a freestanding patio cover to your backyard space to protect it from sun, heat, and rain. This cover opens by remote. When open it allows sunshine and warming solar energy into home and onto patio during cooler months. When partially opened it still keeps out sun, but allows hot air to escape, providing more comfort. Impress your friends with this state the art shade structure. Add a UL Wet Listed Fan to keep the cool air circulating.
Modern Louvered Pergola - Morristown, NJ
Modern Louvered Pergola - Morristown, NJ
Peaceful Patios (pergola sales)Peaceful Patios (pergola sales)
This beautiful bio-climatic pergola was installed at our client's home in Morristown, New Jersey. The pergola has adjustable louvers for controlling sunlight and inclement weather, allowing the family to enjoy outdoor gatherings at any time of year.
St. Croix
St. Croix
PergolaHausPergolaHaus
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in New York with a water feature and a pergola.
Rosedale - Intimate Condo Courtyard
Rosedale - Intimate Condo Courtyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard patio in Toronto with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Patio urbain
Patio urbain
SCENES EXTERIEURESSCENES EXTERIEURES
Une grande banquette en bois permet de s'installer sur la terrasse et de profiter de l'atmosphère chaleureuse et conviviale du lieu.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Lyon with a pergola.
заовражье
заовражье
Евгения ВоронцоваЕвгения Воронцова
заовражье Интересный и сложный обьект, реализация объекта была выполнена за два года на участе находился огромный овраг, совершенно не эксплуатируемый. Мы террасировали овраг, по низу оврага пустили деревянный настил, сделали пруд, каскад. удобные ступени из громадных камней. получился отличный ландшафт
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it! Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we! Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Next Generation Custom BlindsNext Generation Custom Blinds
These Dallas home owners used Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters to create privacy in their outdoor kitchen. The wood grain powder coat complements their rustic design scheme, and the operable louvers allow them to regulate the airflow.

Premium Courtyard Patio 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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