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Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving.
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.
Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Small Backyard & Front Yard Remodel
Small Backyard & Front Yard Remodel
System PaversSystem Pavers
This outdoor remodel consists of a full front yard and backyard re-design. A Small, private paver patio was built off the master bedroom, boasting an elegant fire pit and exquisite views of those West Coast sunsets. In the front courtyard, a paver walkway and patio was built in - perfect for alfresco dining or lounging with loved ones. The front of the home features a new landscape design and LED lighting, creating an elegant look and adding plenty of curb appeal
Schiff Patio
Schiff Patio
Design PlatformDesign Platform
Modern outdoor patio expansion. Indoor-Outdoor Living and Dining. Poured concrete walls, steel posts, bluestain pine ceilings, skylights, standing seam metal roof, firepit, and modern landscaping. Photo by Jess Blackwell
New seating areas
New seating areas
GLDesignsGLDesigns
Redesigned patio area and adjacent plantings.
Large traditional back patio in Philadelphia with brick paving and no cover.
Country Farm House
Country Farm House
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Full color bluestone patio with antique granite fire pit, American granite wall, situated to take advantage of landscape vista.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse back patio in Boston with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
Patio and Fire place
Patio and Fire place
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Irvington Deck + Patio
Irvington Deck + Patio
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and a stained concrete fountain adds privacy and atmosphere at the dining area. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
The house opens in dramatic fashion to the golf course view. The Ipe rain-screens and trellis will weather naturally and over time will gracefully blend into the soft monochromatic color palette.
Coastal Project
Coastal Project
MGrisafeArchitectMGrisafeArchitect
View of covered patio with heaters, tongue and groove ceilings, columns. looking into family room, kitchen, and dining nook, grill connections
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with decking.
Backyard Retreat in North Bend
Backyard Retreat in North Bend
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Seattle with a fireplace, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Accord, NY Passive House Outdoor Shower
Accord, NY Passive House Outdoor Shower
North River Architecture & Planning, PCNorth River Architecture & Planning, PC
Medium sized contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor shower, gravel and no cover.
Bluestone Irving Park
Bluestone Irving Park
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Pergola design by John Algozzini and Cara Buffa.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
Click Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a gazebo.
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
Atlanta Pool, Patio and Fire Pit Area
Atlanta Pool, Patio and Fire Pit Area
authenTEAK Outdoor LivingauthenTEAK Outdoor Living
Adirondack chairs and teak stools by Gloster. Fire pit by Fire Pit Art. All available at AuthenTEAK.
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.

Premium Green 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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