skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Patio
  3. Budget: £££

Premium Patio Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
161 - 180 of 46,382 photos
Item 1 of 2
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
Locke Residence
Locke Residence
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
The site in River Oaks, located across from a neighborhood shopping center, called for a rethinking of a typical front yard. The design creates a private courtyard garden with a small pool as the exterior focus for the living spaces as well as the master bedroom. Peter Molick Photography
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.
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.
Yorkville - Outdoor Living Area with Pergola & Fireplace
Yorkville - Outdoor Living Area with Pergola & Fireplace
Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.
Yorkville Hill Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Tekenning Drive, Tenafly
Tekenning Drive, Tenafly
FDS ArchitectsFDS Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse back patio in New York with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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
Patio Cover Builder Katy TX Outdoor Living Area
Patio Cover Builder Katy TX Outdoor Living Area
Tradition Outdoor LivingTradition Outdoor Living
Tradition Outdoor Living, LLC. We are a builder offering custom patio covers, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas, hardscapes, and much more. We are focused on bettering the homeowners outdoor living experience. Although we service the entire Houston area, we do most of our projects in Katy TX which is were we are located.
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
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Sunset Construction & DesignSunset Construction & Design
Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.
Heath, TX - Outdoor Kitchen, Cabana, Fireplace
Heath, TX - Outdoor Kitchen, Cabana, Fireplace
Dallas Outdoor Kitchens & HardscapeDallas Outdoor Kitchens & Hardscape
Dallas Outdoor Kitchens, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Leawood Outdoor
Leawood Outdoor
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Ceiling color is SW 7100 Arcade White and SW 6258 Tricon Black. Black and white chairs are Polart. Table material is 3Form. Ottoman is from Grandin Road. Pendants are from Restoration Hardware and custom painted SW 6759. Photography by Nancy Nolan
Landscaping and bluestone patio
Landscaping and bluestone patio
Land Creations Landscaping Inc.Land Creations Landscaping Inc.
Jeff Rak
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Cleveland with natural stone 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.
9
5678910111213Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.