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Outdoor Kitchen Experience
Outdoor Kitchen Experience
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Gorgeous outdoor kitchen space with horizontal wood backdrop wall and integrated TV entertainment system. Large, open counter space with endless view allows for a unique dining experience. Larger format porcelain slab for ease of maintenance and modern industrial pergola with outdoor heating above for added comfort and protection from outdoor elements. Intricately placed lighting helps to create amazing nighttime ambiance.
Outdoor Living Room
Outdoor Living Room
Environmental Designs, Inc.Environmental Designs, Inc.
The customer's goal was to create an outdoor living room that they could showcase through the sliding doors in their living room and kitchen windows. They wanted a custom fireplace, hot tub, and built-in grill so that they could use the space in the winter as well as during the summer. They were unable to use their existing patio during the summer months due to the intense heat from the western sun so we added a pergola that not only provides shade but makes the outdoor room feel complete.
Bluestone Irving Park
Bluestone Irving Park
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The fire bowl doubles as a table during the summer months. Dimensional steppers connect one patio space to the other. Photography by Larry Huene Photography. Landscape design by John Algozzini.
Abbey Street
Abbey Street
Four Seasons Garden Center & Custom LandscapeFour Seasons Garden Center & Custom Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Detroit with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.
Gas firepit
Large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio
Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.
Large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Full Outdoor Living Hardscape Project
Full Outdoor Living Hardscape Project
Hardscape Inc.Hardscape Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with brick paving and a pergola.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Archadeck of Northwest DallasArchadeck of Northwest Dallas
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Dallas with a pergola, an outdoor kitchen and tiled flooring.
2016 Spanish Revival
2016 Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean side patio in San Diego with a pergola and tiled flooring.
Backyard Entertaining Patios, Wyckoff, NJ
Backyard Entertaining Patios, Wyckoff, NJ
Jacobsen Landscape Design & ConstructionJacobsen Landscape Design & Construction
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Johns Creek Lodge
Johns Creek Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Atlanta with natural stone paving, a pergola and a fireplace.
Project of the Month: March 2016
Project of the Month: March 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
We wanted to create a natural outdoor living space with elevation change and an open feel. The first time we met they wanted to add a small kitchen and a 200 square foot pergola to the existing concrete. This beautifully evolved into what we eventually built. By adding an elevated deck to the left of the structure it created the perfect opportunity to elevate the sitting walls. Whether you’re sitting on the deck or over by the travertine the sitting wall is the exact same distance off of the floor. By creating a seamless transition from one space to the other no matter where you are, you're always a part of the party. A 650 square foot cedar pergola, 92 feet of stone sitting walls, travertine flooring, composite decking and summer kitchen. With plenty of accent lighting this space lights up and highlights all of the natural materials. Appliances: Fire Magic Diamond Echelon series 660 Pergola: Solid Cedar Flooring: Travertine Flooring/ Composite decking Stone: Rattle Snake with 2.25” Cream limestone capping Photo Credit: TK Images
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Small classic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Addition & Renovation
Addition & Renovation
Hackley & Associates Architects, Inc.Hackley & Associates Architects, Inc.
Medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a pergola.
Ipswich River Pool House
Ipswich River Pool House
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Boston with natural stone paving, an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
"The Peninsula" Custom Teak Deck, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchen & Firepit
"The Peninsula" Custom Teak Deck, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchen & Firepit
UserUser
Carolina Outdoor Concepts
Large traditional back patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a pergola.
Modern Farmhouse Patio
Modern Farmhouse Patio
Bluewater Home BuildersBluewater Home Builders
The outdoors of this spectacular property feature a pool surrounded by modern concrete decking, a contemporary styled outdoor shower, a bluestone patio and winding natural stone path leading to a fire pit surrounded by a circular fieldstone sitting wall.
Naperville Landscape and Patios
Naperville Landscape and Patios
CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.
View of water feature garden with fully established plantings leading into main lounge and dining.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with a water feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Outdoor entertaining area with custom fireplace and wood pergola
Outdoor entertaining area with custom fireplace and wood pergola
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The outdoor entertaining area ends with custom wood burning fireplace with built-in storage and a cedar pergola.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Providence with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
cedar trellis
cedar trellis
GreenscapesGreenscapes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving 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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