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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
Pavilion
Pavilion
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Best of Houzz Design Award Winner. The pavilion not only provides a shady respite during the summer months but also a great place to relax by the fire during spring and fall. The pavilion is convenient to the home, the pool and the outdoor kitchen. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Landscape design by John Algozzini. The complete landscape can be seen in our projects, listed as Fun By The Farm.
Grillin' and Chillin'
Grillin' and Chillin'
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Phoenix Photographic
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with brick paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Landscaping done by Annapolis Landscaping ( www.annapolislandscaping.com) Patio done by Beautylandscaping (www.beautylandscaping.com)
Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
A Poolscape to be Enjoyed Year-Round
A Poolscape to be Enjoyed Year-Round
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Large classic back patio in Richmond with concrete paving, a pergola and a bar area.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Sydney with a bar area.
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
Milton Free-Formed Swimming Pool & Outdoor Living
Milton Free-Formed Swimming Pool & Outdoor Living
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
A custom 8' stacked stone fireplace with raised hearth and plenty of seating is the perfect gathering spot for friends & family. The outdoor living area provides covered and uncovered living space. The terrace level deck includes an outdoor living room area and a custom outdoor kitchen and bar. Irregular stepping stones lead from from the pool patio to the fireplace patio.
Elegant Hillside Home
Elegant Hillside Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Tom Ochsner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Large mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving, no cover and a bar area.
Port Royal
Port Royal
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLCHerscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Miami with stamped concrete, a gazebo and a bar area.
Laurel Sreet
Laurel Sreet
GDM Landscape IncGDM Landscape Inc
Ray Morrow Design
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Orange County with a bar area.
Roseville Pavilion
Roseville Pavilion
Michelle Walker architectsMichelle Walker architects
The Pavilion is a contemporary outdoor living addition to a Federation house in Roseville, NSW. The existing house sits on a 1550sqm block of land and is a substantial renovated two storey family home. The 900sqm north facing rear yard slopes gently down from the back of the house and is framed by mature deciduous trees. The client wanted to create something special “out the back”, to replace an old timber pergola and update the pebblecrete pool, surrounded by uneven brick paving and tubular pool fencing. After years living in Asia, the client’s vision was for a year round, comfortable outdoor living space; shaded from the hot Australian sun, protected from the rain, and warmed by an outdoor fireplace and heaters during the cooler Sydney months. The result is large outdoor living room, which provides generous space for year round outdoor living and entertaining and connects the house to both the pool and the deep back yard. The Pavilion at Roseville is a new in-between space, blurring the distinction between inside and out. It celebrates the contemporary culture of outdoor living, gathering friends & family outside, around the bbq, pool and hearth.
Lemon Ranch
Lemon Ranch
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Photo of an expansive classic back patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, no cover and a bar area.
Pool Pavillion
Pool Pavillion
Alisberg ParkerAlisberg Parker
Pool pavillion
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with concrete paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Ettore Masonry Inc.Ettore Masonry Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Philadelphia with concrete paving, no cover and a bar area.
Potomac Falls Residence
Potomac Falls Residence
Clearwater Landscape & NurseryClearwater Landscape & Nursery
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, no cover and a bar area.
Revello
Revello
Hawk & Co.Hawk & Co.
A white boardform feature wall ground the home and outdoor area. A minimalist water feature, ribbon fire feature and concrete fire table provide alluring natural elements to congregate around. The concrete and metal bar height allows the guests to gaze above the sofa seating and out to the ocean. Photo Credit: John Ellis
Detached Structures
Detached Structures
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Large traditional back patio in Manchester with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Scenic
Scenic
Sterling Brook Custom HomesSterling Brook Custom Homes
An all stone outdoor kitchen with dining area and easy access to pool bath and game room makes for party central with flair.
This is an example of a large mediterranean patio in Dallas with a pergola, brick paving and a bar area.
Sofronas Residence
Sofronas Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Large contemporary back patio in Orange County with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.

Premium Patio with a Bar Area 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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