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Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard
Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Daniel Feldkamp @ Visual Edge Imaging
Large classic back patio in Columbus with brick paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola with swimming pool remodel, Heath TX
Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola with swimming pool remodel, Heath TX
Dallas Outdoor Kitchens & HardscapeDallas Outdoor Kitchens & Hardscape
Dallas Outdoor Kitchens & Hardscape
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Terraced Backyard
Terraced Backyard
Outdoor Digs LLCOutdoor Digs LLC
Terraced backyard, complete with Techo-Bloc patio, pergola, landscape lighting and flowing landscape!
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Bellevue Washington
Bellevue Washington
Open House StagingOpen House Staging
Staging: Open House Staging Photographer: Gregory White Listing Agent: Feng Cai
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Patio
Patio
Euro Tile OutletEuro Tile Outlet
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Miami with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a pergola.
Newton
Newton
California Coast ContractingCalifornia Coast Contracting
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Raised Paver Deck that replaced aging redwood deck in Morada CA
Raised Paver Deck that replaced aging redwood deck in Morada CA
Cutting Edge PaversCutting Edge Pavers
We replaced an aging redwood deck and concrete pool deck with pavers.
Design ideas for a large modern back patio in Sacramento with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Grill Stations and Kitchens
Outdoor Grill Stations and Kitchens
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
A large ProFire gas grill along with trash pull out is integrated within this masonry grill station. The grill station is surrounded with recovered Cream City bricks and topped with cut bluestone coping. A cedar arbor is integrated and makes an ideal location to hang two custom, high voltage electric lanterns.
Perfectly Placed
Perfectly Placed
New Vision Projects IncNew Vision Projects Inc
This is a great night shot of the outdoor living space and outdoor kitchen.
Large traditional back patio in Vancouver with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a pergola.
The Pazos Project
The Pazos Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
This backyard retreat is the perfect place to get away from it all. Whether dining in the lounge area, or relaxing by the fireplace, this luxurious outdoor space is sure to make your backyard feel like home.
Outdoor Kitchens, Structures and Pavilions
Outdoor Kitchens, Structures and Pavilions
Gunite Pools of TulsaGunite Pools of Tulsa
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Minnetonka
Minnetonka
L&R Suburban Landscaping Inc.L&R Suburban Landscaping Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Design
Outdoor Design
Concept 2 DesignConcept 2 Design
Denice Lachapelle
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
A Pond in Park Ridge
A Pond in Park Ridge
Hoy Landscaping Inc.Hoy Landscaping Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Patios
Patios
Castro StoneWorks NY - Masonry ContractorsCastro StoneWorks NY - Masonry Contractors
New york Bluestone patio set on concrete and Custom Stone Outdoor Barbecue. Job done on Southampton New York. www.castrostoneworks Stony Brook, New York
Zen Hill (Mississauga, ON)
Zen Hill (Mississauga, ON)
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
Drawing inspiration from the traditional design of the house, Juergen’s team utilized bold linear elements like a rectangular pool with cascading water features to provide an elegant contrast to the landscape. Subtle details such as rectangular flower beds, an interlocking stonework design on both the patio and pool deck, and the patio furniture abound, providing visual balance and symmetry that accentuates the elegant simplicity of this unique landscape. Finally, the large patio with a built-in barbeque for entertaining unites the various elements of this design, making it a zen space for relaxation and play.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Judy’StudioJudy’Studio
Outdoor kitchen including BBQ, pizza oven and sink. the cupboards are of oak with a concrete worktop.
This is an example of a large farmhouse back patio in Surrey with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Perfect Place for DIning
Perfect Place for DIning
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Richmond with concrete paving and a pergola.
Moraga Entertainers paradise
Moraga Entertainers paradise
TD ConstructionTD Construction
Mike Curtis/Users/mikecurtis/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Masters/2013/09/20/20130920-134614/IMG_4437.JPG
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Medium sized farmhouse courtyard patio in Chicago with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.

Premium Patio with a Pergola 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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