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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
Chicago Residence III
Chicago Residence III
Whitacre Greer CompanyWhitacre Greer Company
Griffin Landscaping - Westmont, IL designed and installed this stunning outdoor fireplace. We like it! In addition to clay paving brick Whitacre Greer is a leading manufacturer of firebrick for residential fireplace construction. Thanks for thinking of us!
Mid Century Backyard Renovation - Raleigh Hills, OR
Mid Century Backyard Renovation - Raleigh Hills, OR
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Acid etched concrete water feature with Mexican pebbles Photo: Stephen Cridland
Large contemporary back patio in Portland with natural stone paving, a water feature and no cover.
Great Falls master plan covered pavilion with outdoor kitchen
Great Falls master plan covered pavilion with outdoor kitchen
Doug Bibb's Landscape CompanyDoug Bibb's Landscape Company
Doug Bibb's Landscape Co.
Medium sized traditional back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Goshen Estate
Goshen Estate
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse back patio in Other with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Saunderstown Outdoor Living Space
Saunderstown Outdoor Living Space
Coastal MasonryCoastal Masonry
This outdoor space, designed and installed by Coastal Masonry, includes a variety of Unilock products including a modern and linear Artline paver patio with a black Copthorne brick accent around the perimeter. New exterior patio stairs, fire pit, hot tub and retaining wall leading to lower yard area were also included in this outdoor patio space.
Music Studio
Music Studio
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized eclectic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Fick Residence
Fick Residence
Elevation Home DesignsElevation Home Designs
Photo of a large classic back patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Backyard Fire Pit with Pergola and Swing
Backyard Fire Pit with Pergola and Swing
Ted Lare Design BuildTed Lare Design Build
Ted Lare Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Statements in Stone INC of chicagolandStatements in Stone INC of chicagoland
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and no cover.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and no cover.
Project of the Month: March 2016
Project of the Month: March 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
We wanted to create a natural outdoor living space with elevation change and an open feel. The first time we met they wanted to add a small kitchen and a 200 square foot pergola to the existing concrete. This beautifully evolved into what we eventually built. By adding an elevated deck to the left of the structure it created the perfect opportunity to elevate the sitting walls. Whether you’re sitting on the deck or over by the travertine sitting wall ...it is the exact same distance off of the floor. By creating a seamless transition from one space to the other no matter where you are, you're always a part of the party. A 650 square foot cedar pergola, 92 feet of stone sitting walls, travertine flooring, composite decking and summer kitchen. With plenty of accent lighting this space lights up and highlights all of the natural materials. Appliances: Fire Magic Diamond Echelon series 660 Pergola: Solid Cedar Flooring: Travertine Flooring/ Composite decking Stone: Rattle Snake with 2.25” Cream limestone capping Photo Credit: TK Images
Clean and Modern Swimming Pool with Spa
Clean and Modern Swimming Pool with Spa
Tranquility Pools Inc.Tranquility Pools Inc.
Raised patio seating with outdoor fireplace, outdoor television, dining set, outdoor kitchen, ample seating and large umbrellas to provide shade
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in New York with a fire feature.
Downtown Naperville Bluestone Chip Walkway and Landscape
Downtown Naperville Bluestone Chip Walkway and Landscape
CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.
Crushed bluestone gravel pathway leading to grilling station. Grill was set away from main dining to avoid traffic pile up and excess smoke issues.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with gravel.
Various projects and jobs
Various projects and jobs
Regency Landscape LLCRegency Landscape LLC
Tony Catanzaro
This is an example of a medium sized classic front patio in New York with concrete paving.
Craftsman Stone Fire Pit - Menomonee Falls
Craftsman Stone Fire Pit - Menomonee Falls
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Deck view of fire pit with custom 6” thick buff Lannon stone coping. Irregular Fond du Lac flagstone surrounds the fire pit, as does an arc of Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’. Westhauser Photography

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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