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Eastern Henrico Project
Eastern Henrico Project
Glen Allen Grounds Management, LLCGlen Allen Grounds Management, LLC
Residential Retaining Wall
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Richmond with brick paving and no cover.
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.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Sydney with a bar area.
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Casa Rustica, Mallorca, 2015
Oksana VladiOksana Vladi
Oksana Krichman
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front patio in Other with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
OSWEGO - Outdoor Living Patio with Pergola and Fire pit with seat wall
OSWEGO - Outdoor Living Patio with Pergola and Fire pit with seat wall
Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.
Yorkville Hill Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Plaisted Residence
Plaisted Residence
GREENSCAPE COMPANIES INCGREENSCAPE COMPANIES INC
Chris Stokke
Inspiration for an expansive rustic back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Windsor Windows & Doors
Windsor Windows & Doors
Level OneLevel One
Clad windows and doors.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Orlando with decking and a roof extension.
Aurora Meadow Hills Golf Club home
Aurora Meadow Hills Golf Club home
Aspen Falls Landscape & ConstructionAspen Falls Landscape & Construction
Kerkhoff Photography Beautiful Ranch home in Aurora. Multi entertaining areas. Upper deck, and lower patio. Beautiful seat wall around the fire pit adds not only curvature to the paver design but seats many more guest.
Sandy Springs Outdoor Living Space & Pool
Sandy Springs Outdoor Living Space & Pool
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This gorgeous custom pool & covered porch that houses a large stone fireplace with seating walls and a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen and wraparound raised bar makes it the perfect spot for entertaining. The custom tongue and groove ceilings with exposed beams, can lights, and ceiling fans add just the right ambiance to this comfortable, elegant outdoor living space.
Georgian Colonial Back Patio
Georgian Colonial Back Patio
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
Patio and back exterior view of Traditional White Colonial home with green shutters. Expansive property surrounds this equally large home. This classic home is complete with white vinyl siding, white entryway / windows, and red brick chimneys. Large stone patio with glossy red and brown stone tile, has a surrounding low red brick wall.
Fire Pit Seating
Fire Pit Seating
Grace Thomas DesignsGrace Thomas Designs
© David Meaux Photography
Large traditional back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature.
Maison individuelle
Maison individuelle
atempsatemps
Damien Aspe
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Toulouse with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Country Farm House
Country Farm House
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Bluestone patio with reclaimed granite firepit.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back patio in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Waterview - River Valley
Waterview - River Valley
Parkinson Building GroupParkinson Building Group
French Country home built by Parkinson Building Group in the Waterview subdivision and featured on the cover of the Fall/Winter 2014 issue of Country French Magazine
Back Patio with Awning
Back Patio with Awning
Ware Architecture StudioWare Architecture Studio
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Dallas with concrete slabs and an awning.
St. Andrews Shreveport Louisiana
St. Andrews Shreveport Louisiana
Vintage Construction GroupVintage Construction Group
Weather and Insect Screen
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in New Orleans with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Grilling Station
Outdoor Grilling Station
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
With a grill like that, why wouldn't you want to spend all your time outdoors. Great space to host guests. Make the most of your backyard with a personalized grilling area, seating area, and patio. We used earth tones and plenty of flowers to create an open and inviting outdoor area. Stainless steel appliances complete the look, and make this outdoor area the place to be each summer.
Covered Patio, Fireplace & Outdoor Kitchen
Covered Patio, Fireplace & Outdoor Kitchen
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This gorgeous covered porch houses a large stone fireplace with seating walls and a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen and wraparound raised bar with seating for more than 10 guests making it the perfect spot for entertaining. The custom tongue and groove ceilings with exposed beams, can lights, and ceiling fans add just the right ambiance to this comfortable, elegant outdoor living space.
Los Altos House
Los Altos House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Photo of a large contemporary back patio steps in San Francisco with no cover and concrete slabs.
Raised Patio, Fire Pit and Path - Tilden, NE
Raised Patio, Fire Pit and Path - Tilden, NE
Country Nursery, IncCountry Nursery, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.

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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