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Pro-Site Construction, IncPro-Site Construction, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Award Winning Outdoor Living Space
Award Winning Outdoor Living Space
Daniels Design & RemodelingDaniels Design & Remodeling
The homeowners had a very large and beautiful meadow-like backyard, surrounded by full grown trees and unfortunately mosquitoes. To minimize mosquito exposure for them and their baby, they needed a screened porch to be able to enjoy meals and relax in the beautiful outdoors. They also wanted a large deck/patio area for outdoor family and friends entertaining. We constructed an amazing detached oasis: an enclosed screened porch structure with all stone masonry fireplace, an integrated composite deck surface, large flagstone patio, and 2 flagstone walkways, which is also outfitted with a TV, gas fireplace, ceiling fan, recessed and accent lighting.
Awnings & Shading Systems
Awnings & Shading Systems
Suntanium Shading Products, LLCSuntanium Shading Products, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with concrete paving and an awning.
Eagle Rock Residence
Eagle Rock Residence
KA ArchitectureKA Architecture
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.
Gas firepit
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Backyard Overview
Backyard Overview
LandArtLandArt
Overview of Wiarton Dry Stack natural stone bench and natural gas firepit, Permacon "Trafalgar" paver patio, custom composite deck and Ipe privacy screens with landscape lighting, and gardens surrounding.
Outdoor Design
Outdoor Design
Concept 2 DesignConcept 2 Design
Denice Lachapelle
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
Lakeside Terraced Backyard
Lakeside Terraced Backyard
Mirror Lake DesignsMirror Lake Designs
Daniel Kelly Photography
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Houston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
I10 outdoor living project
I10 outdoor living project
Water Rock Custom Pools & Outdoor LivingWater Rock Custom Pools & Outdoor Living
Medium sized rustic back patio in Austin with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Chandler Outdoor Kitchen
Chandler Outdoor Kitchen
Hochuli Design & Remodeling TeamHochuli Design & Remodeling Team
Outdoor Kitchen designed and built by Hochuli Design and Remodeling Team to accommodate a family who enjoys spending most of their time outdoors.
Elegant Northwest Natural Hillside Garden
Elegant Northwest Natural Hillside Garden
Landscape Design in a DayLandscape Design in a Day
Landscape Design in a Day
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Portland with natural stone paving and no cover.
Screened Pavilion Retreat
Screened Pavilion Retreat
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
©Melissa Clark Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Nashville with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Baltimore back yard
Baltimore back yard
Maxalea Inc.Maxalea Inc.
Medium sized rustic back patio in Baltimore with natural stone paving.
Garden fountain
Garden fountain
C & A Custom Builders, Inc.C & A Custom Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Circular Flagstone Patio on Steeply Sloped Backyard
Circular Flagstone Patio on Steeply Sloped Backyard
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
We carved out a sunny stone patio using flagstone and fieldstone on this wooded slope in a suburban backyard. Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Vista Residence
Vista Residence
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Portland with gravel and a fire feature.
Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux
Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux
Marcus & Willers ArchitectsMarcus & Willers Architects
Photos: Anthony Dimaano
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving.

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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