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Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front patio steps in San Francisco with tiled flooring and no cover.
The view from inside which leads directly out onto the garden
The view from inside which leads directly out onto the garden
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
The bifold doors open directly onto this seating area creating a seamless flow from interior to exterior. Photographed by Nathalie Priem
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in London.
Villa des Cimes
Villa des Cimes
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
Photo of a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a pergola.
AYANA HOUSE
AYANA HOUSE
The DesignoryThe Designory
Photographer: Tom Ferguson
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front patio in Sydney with an outdoor shower, decking and no cover.
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Oksana VladiOksana Vladi
Oksana Krichman
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
Front Porch Farmhouse
Front Porch Farmhouse
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front patio in Dallas with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Indoor / outdoor living
Indoor / outdoor living
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
Fairy lights add night time sparkle to this terra-cotta paved terrace lined with olive trees and scrub oaks. Outdoor dining flows from the living area. Outdoor curtains in Sand Beige are from Sunbrella.
Julia Starr Sanford - Amelia Island, FL
Julia Starr Sanford - Amelia Island, FL
Oasis Rug & Home / Pearl HomeOasis Rug & Home / Pearl Home
Furnishings and accents provided by Pearl Home (Jax Beach) among other resources www.pearlhome.biz Wally Sears (photographer) / Julia Starr Sanford (designer)
Raised Terrace Bluestone Patio in Edina
Raised Terrace Bluestone Patio in Edina
English StoneEnglish Stone
Raised, full color bluestone patio on Fondulac stone walls. With front entry stone steps. By English Stone
Inspiration for a large traditional front patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
Front Entrance Detail
Front Entrance Detail
LandArtLandArt
The natural stone steps and entrance provide a pleasing contrast to the interlock driveway.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in Toronto with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front patio in Portland Maine with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Linear Synthesis
Linear Synthesis
MARPA DESIGN STUDIOMARPA DESIGN STUDIO
Initial Concept Design: Entasis Group; Landscape Architecture Design: MARPA; Landscape Construction: Environmental Designs, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front patio in Denver with concrete slabs.
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
COAT Design RemodelCOAT Design Remodel
© Leigh Castelli photography
Photo of an expansive bohemian front patio in San Diego with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a gazebo.
Fireplaces using Buechel Stone
Fireplaces using Buechel Stone
Buechel Stone CorpBuechel Stone Corp
This stunning waterfront residence features a custom version of Buechel Stone's Fond du Lac Country Squire by using coursed bands of Fond du Lac Tailored. If you look at this series of all four photos, you'll notice how this gorgeous blend of stone ties everything together - from the outdoor fireplace, to the retaining walls, to the exterior of the home. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Fond-du-Lac-Co...
Westhampton Beach Home for Family and Friends
Westhampton Beach Home for Family and Friends
Darci Hether New YorkDarci Hether New York
This three-story Westhampton Beach home designed for family get-togethers features a large entry and open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room. The kitchen was gut-renovated to merge seamlessly with the living room. For worry-free entertaining and clean-up, we used lots of performance fabrics and refinished the existing hardwood floors with a custom greige stain. A palette of blues, creams, and grays, with a touch of yellow, is complemented by natural materials like wicker and wood. The elegant furniture, striking decor, and statement lighting create a light and airy interior that is both sophisticated and welcoming, for beach living at its best, without the fuss! --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, see here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/westhampton-beach-home-for-gatherings/
Cozy Small Fire Pit
Cozy Small Fire Pit
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
Stay cozy with our array of fire pits for any budget, style and size home. We finished off this area with a living wall and added concrete pavers with beach pebbles for a low maintenance back patio option
Driftwood Havenwood Gas Fire Pit Table with White Base
Driftwood Havenwood Gas Fire Pit Table with White Base
The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyThe Outdoor GreatRoom Company
The Driftwood Havenwood Gas Fire Pit Table offers a contemporary style that's perfect for entertaining. The unique Driftwood Everblend textured top pairs with a White powder-coated metal base. The 12"X24" Crystal Fire® Plus burner offers a warm, inviting glow. Every handcrafted Everblend top is one-of-a-kind – variations in color, texture, and pattern will occur.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Medium sized traditional front patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
French Provence Farmhouse
French Provence Farmhouse
Avalon Architectural, Inc.Avalon Architectural, Inc.
Architect Fleetwood joiner actually hand-distressed the stone around this entryway, to ensure regional accuracy in attention to detail.
Inspiration for a rural front patio in Orange County with natural stone paving.
Quarrystone Wall on a lake.
Quarrystone Wall on a lake.
Designer Concepts Landscape ArchitectureDesigner Concepts Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a large front patio in Chicago with stamped concrete.

Premium Front 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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