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Detached Structure - Traditional - 5
Detached Structure - Traditional - 5
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Photo of a large classic back patio in Manchester with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with stamped concrete, a pergola and an outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor Kitchens, Structures and Pavilions
Outdoor Kitchens, Structures and Pavilions
Gunite Pools of TulsaGunite Pools of Tulsa
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Southern Elegance Design and LandscapeSouthern Elegance Design and Landscape
Stacked stone fireplace with flagstone patio
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Mid-Century Vibe Fire Pit Patio - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Fire Pit Patio - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The new perimeter lends some privacy from the surrounding neighbors. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
Southwest Safari in Santa Fe
Southwest Safari in Santa Fe
Samuel Design GroupSamuel Design Group
Daniel Nadelbach
Photo of a large courtyard patio in Albuquerque with brick paving and no cover.
Asian Viewing Garden
Asian Viewing Garden
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Asian style backyard viewing garden. Boulders and peastone with natural granite bridge, bluestone patio, natural stone bubbler, low voltage lighting and Japanese Maples. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2014 Brian Hill
Multi-Level Flagstone Patio with Fieldstone Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Multi-Level Flagstone Patio with Fieldstone Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Ridgecrest Home
Ridgecrest Home
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Eric Zepeda
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Private Courtyard
Private Courtyard
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Highland Homes is creating great outdoor living spaces!
Photo of a medium sized classic courtyard patio in New Orleans with brick paving and no cover.
Pergolas & Arbors
Pergolas & Arbors
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Pergola with knee bracing
This is an example of a back patio in Chicago with concrete slabs and a pergola.
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Wonderful outdoor entertaining areas. Custom made dining table and wicker seating area as well as couches around a outdoor fire pit.......Santa Barbara is know for it's amazing outdoor living
Madrona
Madrona
Mend ServicesMend Services
Medium sized rural back patio in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Lakeside Patio Terrace
Lakeside Patio Terrace
Oak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLCOak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLC
A beautiful lakeside patio terrace with fire pit, retaining wall, steps, landings and walkway. A custom residential design with complementing landscaping, this project takes advantage of sloping grades to create multiple outdoor living spaces for entertaining and relaxation.
Lower Shaughnessy Condo Renovation
Lower Shaughnessy Condo Renovation
Westwood HeritageWestwood Heritage
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Vancouver with brick paving and no cover.
Chapel Hill Outdoor Living
Chapel Hill Outdoor Living
Bellus Terra, Inc.Bellus Terra, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back patio in Raleigh with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a pergola.
Backyard Living
Backyard Living
Keystone Building GroupKeystone Building Group
Jim Schmid Photography
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Custom West Side Backyard
Custom West Side Backyard
GRG PlayscapesGRG Playscapes
Tia Brindel of Little Giant Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Milwaukee with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Chenequa Lakefront Property
Chenequa Lakefront Property
Hawks Landscape Inc.Hawks Landscape Inc.
Chilton stone patio installed to provide patio extension and living area in the sunshine. Chilton stone is a good match to the stone used on the pillars.
Light Simplicity
Light Simplicity
Eco Outdoor AUSEco Outdoor AUS
Eckersley Garden Architecture http://www.e-ga.com.au La Roche limestone flooring http://www.ecooutdoor.com.au/flooring/limestone/la-roche Eckersley Garden Architecture | Eco Outdoor | La Roche flooring | livelifeoutdoors | Outdoor Design | Natural stone flooring | Garden design | Outdoor paving | Outdoor design inspiration | Outdoor style | Outdoor ideas | Luxury homes | Paving ideas | Garden ideas | Natural stone paving | Floor tiles | Outdoor tiles | Pool ideas | Patio ideas | Limestone flooring

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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