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Red Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Greenwich Park Garden
Greenwich Park Garden
David Berarducci Landscape ArchitectureDavid Berarducci Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Boston with a water feature and brick paving.
Rooftop Outdoor Living
Rooftop Outdoor Living
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
Ipe clad steel cabinet doors keep the flat screen tv hidden from the elements and from the view when it's not being used. The ipe pergola adds shade during the day and provides the perfect lighting for the evening. Photo by Ryann Ford.
Red Cloud Builders and Furniture
Red Cloud Builders and Furniture
Rik Lawrence - Red Cloud FurnitureRik Lawrence - Red Cloud Furniture
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Italian Atrium
Italian Atrium
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Al fresco dining in this atrium courtyard. Terra cotta pot with Cypress, a pair of Bromeliads at the base of the fountain
Design ideas for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Загородный клуб
Загородный клуб
Сад.Ко ландшафтное бюроСад.Ко ландшафтное бюро
Inspiration for a contemporary front patio in Other with a water feature and no cover.
Baja Modern
Baja Modern
Lewis Aqüi Landscape + Architectural DesignLewis Aqüi Landscape + Architectural Design
Lewis Aqüi
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Prairie-Style Custom Home Design and Build
Prairie-Style Custom Home Design and Build
Penn Contractors IncPenn Contractors Inc
Custom Home Design/Build Services by Penn Contractors in Emmaus, PA. Photos by Hub Wilson Photography in Allentown, PA.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Pennslyvania Residence
Pennslyvania Residence
Whitacre Greer CompanyWhitacre Greer Company
Old World Cobbled Whitacre Greer pavers in shades 36 Red Sunset and 42 Cinnamon. 4x8x2-1/4-inches. Designed and Installed by David H Wright Landscape Architect. Photo courtesy of Tim Hertel-Hertel Design.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Patios
Patios
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
Vernon Wentz
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Austin with a water feature, a gazebo and natural stone paving.
Magnolia Modern Landscaping
Magnolia Modern Landscaping
Sage and Stone LLCSage and Stone LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Seattle with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Mediterranean 9,000 square foot Street of Dreams Designer
Mediterranean 9,000 square foot Street of Dreams Designer
Susan Berry Design, Inc.Susan Berry Design, Inc.
Photo of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Orlando with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Prosise Project
Prosise Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
A cedar free-standing, gable style patio cover with beautiful landscaping and stone walkways that lead around the house. This project also has a day bed that is surrounded by landscaping and a water fountain.
Garden Escape
Garden Escape
RootBoundRootBound
View from the deck level above.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a water feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
1920 Baywood Beauty: Staged with Feng Shui to Sell!
1920 Baywood Beauty: Staged with Feng Shui to Sell!
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
We were hired for Feng Shui, color consulting, and historic design advice on this charm filled 1920s condo in downtown San Mateo, California - in the Baywood District. The owner was planning to rent the condo out. We chose all the paint colors for specific Feng Shui reasons, but they were also historically appropriate for the building.
Dimension One Spas Install
Dimension One Spas Install
Paradise Decks & SpasParadise Decks & Spas
Dimension One Spas in a Custom Deck at Night
Inspiration for a medium sized back patio in Other with a water feature.
Red Cloud Builders and Furniture
Red Cloud Builders and Furniture
Rik Lawrence - Red Cloud FurnitureRik Lawrence - Red Cloud Furniture
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Pools
Pools
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Photo By Keith Bartlett
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Short North Modern Courtyard
Short North Modern Courtyard
FOREGROUNDstudioFOREGROUNDstudio
Design ideas for a modern patio in Columbus with a water feature.
Newburyport - Pocket Patio / Garden
Newburyport - Pocket Patio / Garden
Szczechowicz Landscape Services, Inc.Szczechowicz Landscape Services, Inc.
Szczechowicz Landscape Services, Inc
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard patio in Boston with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.

Red Patio with a Water Feature 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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