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Sulgrave
Sulgrave
Ventures DesignVentures Design
Small traditional back patio in Detroit with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Crenshaw Residence
Crenshaw Residence
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
Outdoor patio with gas fireplace that lives right off the kitchen. Perfect for hosting or being outside privately, as it's secluded from neighbors. Wood floors, cement walls with a cover.
Custom Wood Deck with Pergola, Railing & Privacy Screen
Custom Wood Deck with Pergola, Railing & Privacy Screen
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Photo of a small rustic back patio in Calgary with decking and a pergola.
Deck Seating with Privacy Screen
Deck Seating with Privacy Screen
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Small classic back patio in Calgary with decking and a pergola.
Backyard Overview
Backyard Overview
LandArtLandArt
Featuring the patio and pebble pathway to the back of the property, with the raised planter beds.
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Toronto with natural stone paving, a potted garden and no cover.
Small Space Tranformation
Small Space Tranformation
National Paver Systems Inc.National Paver Systems Inc.
A flexible seating area supports a dining table or fire pit—Belgard Melville plank pavers in Riviera with matching Melville wall. Purchase Greens Fescue Supreme turf with minimal plants.
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
The roof overhang, clad in hemlock fir, cantilevers over a deck that extends the length of the guest house. The deck is accessed via sliding doors from the living area and bedroom.
Memorable Style at Memorial Park
Memorable Style at Memorial Park
K Two Designs, Inc.K Two Designs, Inc.
This front patio makes full use of the space by placing privacy screens created with vines covering the iron fence.
This is an example of a small modern front patio in Houston with concrete paving and no cover.
Front Paver Patio & Gathering Space, with Pathway and LED Lighting
Front Paver Patio & Gathering Space, with Pathway and LED Lighting
J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.
Front sitting stone patio and seat wall to create a unique gathering space for this Hyde Park home; sized to accommodate 3-4 people sitting, with minimal landscape, sodding and pathway leading to the drive; installation of LED landscape lighting for year-round impact and enjoyment
Perry Street Rancher
Perry Street Rancher
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.
Cozy Backyard Patio
Cozy Backyard Patio
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - MontanaSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana
A forgotten backyard space was reimagined and transformed by SCJ Studio for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and play. A terraced approach was needed to meet up with existing grades to the alley, new concrete stairs with integrated lighting, paving, built-in benches, a turf area, and planting were carefully thought through.
Mediterranean Garden in Tsawwassen
Mediterranean Garden in Tsawwassen
Glenna Partridge Garden DesignGlenna Partridge Garden Design
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back patio in Vancouver with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Mountain Modern Lake House
Mountain Modern Lake House
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Other with a roof extension and stamped concrete.
San Carlos Outdoor Living
San Carlos Outdoor Living
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Small back patio in San Francisco with a bar area and natural stone paving.
Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
My own Cotswold courtyard garden in a simple contemporary style. It has a strong formal structure that is designed to work throughout the seasons. I used mature trees in huge corten steel planters to create structure & shade in this south facing garden & added pretty planting to soften it & add seasonal interest.
Palm House
Palm House
Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureKirsten Johnstone Architecture
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Melbourne with decking and a pergola.
Lounge Areas with Fire Pit
Lounge Areas with Fire Pit
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Multiple lounge areas provide individual space for entertaining and relaxing. A fire pit helps provide additional comfort and visual ambiance at night.
Modern Garden and Backyard Fire Pit
Modern Garden and Backyard Fire Pit
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
Design by Scot Eckley Inc. ( https://www.houzz.com/pro/scoteckley42/scot-eckley-inc/)
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The custom designed pergola adds shade to a small sitting area and serves as the central feature in the landscape.
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Providence with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Romantic Patio Garden in Clapham, London
Romantic Patio Garden in Clapham, London
GreenlinesDesign LtdGreenlinesDesign Ltd
Designed and Built by GreenlinesDesign Ltd / Maria Örnberg Photo: Steve Wooster
Inspiration for a small classic courtyard patio in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Premium Small 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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