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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.
Timberframe Free-standing Roof
Timberframe Free-standing Roof
Tenhulzen ResidentialTenhulzen Residential
Timberframe with exposed cardecking over sanded concrete patio.
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Seattle with a gazebo, an outdoor kitchen and concrete slabs.
LaGrange Landscape
LaGrange Landscape
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
Outdoor Rooms
Outdoor Rooms
GreenRoots LandscapingGreenRoots Landscaping
GreenRoots Landscaping
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
New Homes in College Station
New Homes in College Station
CGM Home Builders, Inc.CGM Home Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Austin with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Зона отдыха - террасса загородной беседки
Зона отдыха - террасса загородной беседки
Архитектурное бюро ГлушковаАрхитектурное бюро Глушкова
Зона отдыха - террасса загородной беседки с мебелью, гамаком и камином и паленицей. Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков Фёдор Селенин фото: Андрей Лысиков
Kowski Project
Kowski Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a skillion style roof with an outdoor kitchen, entertainment, heaters, and gas fireplace! It has a super modern look with the white stone on the kitchen and fireplace that complements the house well.
NE Portland Outdoor Living Space and Garden
NE Portland Outdoor Living Space and Garden
UserUser
Orlando Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Portland with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Point Loma Contemporary
Point Loma Contemporary
Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side patio in San Diego with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Oliver
Oliver
Vega Pool and Outdoor LivingVega Pool and Outdoor Living
Photography by Laketography
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Dallas with a gazebo.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Covered patio structures
Covered patio structures
Elements Design and ConstructionElements Design and Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Seattle with concrete paving and a gazebo.
A High Class Pavilion
A High Class Pavilion
B. Gordon Builders, Inc.B. Gordon Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
Santa Cruz Sustainable
Santa Cruz Sustainable
K & D Landscaping, Inc.K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Blackforest Island
Blackforest Island
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
This patio features a covered barbecue so you can cook out rain or shine!
Photo of a large rustic side patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a gazebo.
The Woodlands - Covered Deck
The Woodlands - Covered Deck
806 Outdoors Ltd Co806 Outdoors Ltd Co
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Sports Bars & Outdoor Kitchens
Sports Bars & Outdoor Kitchens
Richard Cohen LandscapeRichard Cohen Landscape
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen and a gazebo.
Rock Meadows Backyard
Rock Meadows Backyard
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Our client wanted a simple fireplace area that was tucked away yet still accessible. We created this separate space by using Japanese Maples, small shrubs and perennials. The brick around the fireplace echoed the house's traditional style and tied the whole space together.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The custom cedar pergola not only provides shade, but is also a beautiful backdrop to patio and a statuesque feature in the garden.
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Providence with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.

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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