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Award Winning Orinda Backyard
Award Winning Orinda Backyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Mustang Park, Carrollton
Mustang Park, Carrollton
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to bring life to the outdoors of the new home. When it came time to design the space we were challenged with the tight space of the backyard. We worked through the concepts and we were able to incorporate a new pool with spa, custom water feature wall, Ipe wood deck, outdoor kitchen, custom steel and Ipe wood shade arbor and fire pit. We also designed and installed all the landscaping including the custom steel planter. Photography: Wade Griffith
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.
Toronto Design Modern House Interior
Toronto Design Modern House Interior
Bananarch Design StudioBananarch Design Studio
Large industrial back patio in Toronto with concrete slabs and no cover.
Complete Home Remodel
Complete Home Remodel
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
This lovely home began as a complete remodel to a 1960 era ranch home. Warm, sunny colors and traditional details fill every space. The colorful gazebo overlooks the boccii court and a golf course. Shaded by stately palms, the dining patio is surrounded by a wrought iron railing. Hand plastered walls are etched and styled to reflect historical architectural details. The wine room is located in the basement where a cistern had been. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Greater Pacific ConstructionGreater Pacific Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Greater Pacific ConstructionGreater Pacific Construction
Medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor & BBQ
Outdoor & BBQ
Moriah Remodeling & ConstructionMoriah Remodeling & Construction
Moriah Remodeling and Construction, Inc.
Medium sized rustic back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and no cover.
Patio Doors
Patio Doors
A-1 GlassA-1 Glass
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in San Luis Obispo with concrete slabs and no cover.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lattanzio LandscapesLattanzio Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Cutting Edge Pavers
Cutting Edge Pavers
Cutting Edge PaversCutting Edge Pavers
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.
Large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Fayetteville, GA
Fayetteville, GA
John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Paving stone patio
Paving stone patio
Hardwall Outdoor LivingHardwall Outdoor Living
This customer has a great view of the rocky mountains from his large patio created for entertaining his guests while visiting his horse stables. The patio continues beyond the house and ties into his detached garage and main front entrance. This project is located on an acreage between Calgary and Okotoks.
Patio - Hogan
Patio - Hogan
Stoeppler Construction LLCStoeppler Construction LLC
Medium sized traditional back patio in Nashville with stamped concrete and no cover.
Modern Mediterranean Getaway
Modern Mediterranean Getaway
Veranda Designer HomesVeranda Designer Homes
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
outdoor kitchen/bar
outdoor kitchen/bar
Dion City Landscapes, IncDion City Landscapes, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in New York with no cover, tiled flooring and an outdoor kitchen.
Golden Beach Residence II
Golden Beach Residence II
Agsia Design GroupAgsia Design Group
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Miami with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Contemporary Tile BBQ
Contemporary Tile BBQ
Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Small spaces can provide big challenges. These homeowners wanted to include a lot in their tiny backyard! There were also numerous city restrictions to comply with, and elevations to contend with. The design includes several seating areas, a fire feature that can be seen from the home's front entry, a water wall, and retractable screens. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos copyright Cascade Outdoor Design, LLC

Premium 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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