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Bluestone Patios
Bluestone Patios
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Nothing like a bluestone patio with a pergola to make a private environment in this Chicago back garden. Landscape design by John Algozzini and Cara Buffa.
French Country Style Home
French Country Style Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
C-G
C-G
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with light and medium gray colors with a dark gray border and a slate pattern.
This is an example of a large back patio in Other with stamped concrete.
Lewes Yard Transformation
Lewes Yard Transformation
Ashton Pools By DesignAshton Pools By Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Le jardin secret d'un hôtel particulier
Le jardin secret d'un hôtel particulier
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les feuillages se mêlent - 1er pintemps
Small contemporary patio in Paris with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Project 1
Outdoor Project 1
Diversified Contractors / DC PatioDiversified Contractors / DC Patio
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in DC Metro with tiled flooring and no cover.
Outdoor Kitchens, Structures and Pavilions
Outdoor Kitchens, Structures and Pavilions
Gunite Pools of TulsaGunite Pools of Tulsa
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Zeen & Cosy
Zeen & Cosy
MAGAZINE MAISONS DE CAMPAGNEMAGAZINE MAISONS DE CAMPAGNE
RBA
Inspiration for a large rural patio in Paris with a potted garden and a gazebo.
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fireplaces
Turf Tamer, Inc.Turf Tamer, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Circular Seat Wall
Circular Seat Wall
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with concrete paving.
Moraga Entertainers paradise
Moraga Entertainers paradise
TD ConstructionTD Construction
Mike Curtis
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Farm to Table-Chappaqua NY
Farm to Table-Chappaqua NY
Legacy Construction Northeast LLCLegacy Construction Northeast LLC
Carol Kurth Architecture, PC , Peter Krupenye Photography
Large traditional back patio in New York with a fire feature, a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Bergen County Landscape Designs
Bergen County Landscape Designs
Jacobsen Landscape Design & ConstructionJacobsen Landscape Design & Construction
Large classic back patio in New York with tiled flooring, no cover and a fire feature.
Kitchen, Outdoor, and Bathroom Tile
Kitchen, Outdoor, and Bathroom Tile
Rustic Brick and FireplaceRustic Brick and Fireplace
Large mediterranean courtyard patio in Sacramento with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Small paved garden
Small paved garden
Melanie Hick Garden DesignMelanie Hick Garden Design
A small flat garden in Greenwich gets a modern makeover with 3 social areas and a maze-like path that leads to a secluded sunlounging spot.
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in London.
Gallagher Farm Transformed
Gallagher Farm Transformed
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
The custom steel gate design incorporates the Gallagher family farm emblem, an embedded piece of their heritage in the outdoor experience
This is an example of a large farmhouse back patio in Denver with natural stone paving.
Rustic Arbor - Cedarburg
Rustic Arbor - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A new arbor and fence creates an entry point into the backyard and main patio. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic courtyard patio in Milwaukee with brick paving.
Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality
Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality
Birchwood Construction CompanyBirchwood Construction Company
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Makilux Products
Makilux Products
Suntanium Shading Products, LLCSuntanium Shading Products, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with brick paving and an awning.
Sun Valley Residence II
Sun Valley Residence II
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Boise with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving 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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