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Toronto small backyard
Toronto small backyard
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
plutadesigns
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Toronto with natural stone paving, a fire feature and a pergola.
Romantic Patio Garden in Clapham, London
Romantic Patio Garden in Clapham, London
GreenlinesDesign LtdGreenlinesDesign Ltd
Steve Wooster
Design ideas for a small classic courtyard patio in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
brick & stone patio
brick & stone patio
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
A fun, inviting and low-maintenance outdoor living space for both adults and children to enjoy, in Watkinsville, GA. Patio with gas-fueled outdoor fireplace and deck, designed to work a variety of elements into a small parcel of backyard and to allow for access from the 2nd floor kitchen of this home in Watkinsville, GA. As the clients' wish list also included an outdoor kitchen, the necessary gas and drainage fittings were built into the destined spot, ready for the future addition of a grill and sink. The brick for the walls and fireplace was carefully selected to match the house, while completing the Oklahoma flagstone patio floor and stone cap. All stone and brick was hand-cut and laid by the City Garden Co install team. Plants and trees were added as a second phase to fit in with budget and optimal planting season. ZoomWorks
Luxury Listed Garden Apartment in Primrose Hill
Luxury Listed Garden Apartment in Primrose Hill
Robert Rhodes Architecture + InteriorsRobert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors
St. George's Terrace is our luxurious renovation of a grand, Grade II Listed garden apartment in the centre of Primrose Hill village, North London. Meticulously renovated after 40 years in the same hands, we reinstated the grand salon, kitchen and dining room - added a Crittall style breakfast room, and dug out additional space at basement level to form a third bedroom and second bathroom.
East Lake Dr.
East Lake Dr.
Vivid InteriorsVivid Interiors
Vanderveen Photography
Inspiration for a small bohemian back patio in Raleigh with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
PermaDesign -- Harvesting Rain
PermaDesign -- Harvesting Rain
PermaDesign, IncPermaDesign, Inc
Photo Credit: Corrina See
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in Albuquerque.
Hyde Park View
Hyde Park View
Catrin Fenton DesignCatrin Fenton Design
outdoor furniture sourcing for this stunning, modern pergola.
Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in London with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Elements LandscapeElements Landscape
Custom Rustic Stone Fire Pit with slab stone patio
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Multi-level cityscape
Multi-level cityscape
Heffernan Landscape DesignHeffernan Landscape Design
A compact sloping yard requiring many levels, so we utilized seat walls, raised beds of varying heights, and steps. Clean, simple rectilinear design to maximize usable space, and showcase a small plant pallet. It features a large spread of Lavender, requested by the client, to remind her of the fields in France. And the rear garden is dedicated to edibles.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Bilek BuildersBilek Builders
Outdoor kitchen with grill, large burner, refrigerator, drawers and cabinets. Quartz counter tops with field stone base. Brownstone patios with field stone sitting walls with brownstone caps. Jon Moore Photography
Patio urbain
Patio urbain
SCENES EXTERIEURESSCENES EXTERIEURES
Une grande banquette en bois permet de s'installer sur la terrasse et de profiter de l'atmosphère chaleureuse et conviviale du lieu.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Lyon with a pergola.
Artificial Turf Backyard
Artificial Turf Backyard
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
This is an example of a small bohemian back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
6896
6896
Bickford And CompanyBickford And Company
Extended Roof over outdoor kitchen
Small modern back patio in Kansas City.
Outdoor
Outdoor
Guimar Urbina Interiors, Corp.Guimar Urbina Interiors, Corp.
Emilio Collavino
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Miami.
Ipe Decking
Ipe Decking
Forest Fence & Deck Company Ltd.Forest Fence & Deck Company Ltd.
Ipe Decking & Pergola around spa Built By : Forest Fence & Deck Co Ltd.
Design ideas for a small traditional patio in Toronto with decking.
Small city garden
Small city garden
Boekel TuinenBoekel Tuinen
Cosy outside living room. Sitting underneath the pergola with a protecting cloth. Garden made up of 50-50 plants-hard materials. Transparent bridge over a small pond. Lighting provided for evening use. Arjan Boekel
Outdoor Bar & Grill
Outdoor Bar & Grill
Vision ConstructionVision Construction
This bar and grill entertainment space was built under a 3 season room that sits right next to a beautiful in ground pool. This rustic space features metal cabinetry, stone surrounds, beautiful granite countertops, composite walls, and a tin ceiling.
Saunders Village 3.0
Saunders Village 3.0
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
This backyard area is perfect for outdoor dinners and gatherings, bring the modern of the inside out!
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Patio's and Walkway's
Patio's and Walkway's
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
This is an example of a small classic back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen 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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