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Napa Valley Style for Outdoor Living and Entertaining
Napa Valley Style for Outdoor Living and Entertaining
Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
A busy Redwood City family wanted a space to enjoy their family and friends and this Napa Style outdoor living space is exactly what they had in mind. Bernard Andre Photography
The Breathing Wall Residence
The Breathing Wall Residence
LIJO.RENY.architectsLIJO.RENY.architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Other with concrete paving.
Garden
Garden
John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side patio in Atlanta with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Charles Rose Architects Inc.Charles Rose Architects Inc.
Exterior; Photo Credit: Bruce Martin
This is an example of a small contemporary side patio in Boston with decking, an outdoor shower and a roof extension.
Morgan Creek Estate
Morgan Creek Estate
Herlong ArchitectsHerlong Architects
This is an example of a large coastal side patio in Charleston with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Inside Out Pool Cabana
Inside Out Pool Cabana
THE UP STUDIOTHE UP STUDIO
Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Inspiration for a small contemporary side patio in Nantes with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Cultural Chic
Cultural Chic
Lux Pad InteriorsLux Pad Interiors
Design ideas for a large traditional side patio in New York with decking and no cover.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
TDV DesignTDV Design
This is an example of a small mediterranean side patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Rockridge Redux - Extending an Elegant Home Outdoors
Rockridge Redux - Extending an Elegant Home Outdoors
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
The hot tub patio is designed to provide flexible furnishing options. When open or unfurnished the ground plane details and lighting bring the space alive. This area can also accommodate chaise lounge chairs or larger dining assemblies. The plantings envelop and calm the space.
Potager
Potager
Adam Vetere Landscape and Garden DesignAdam Vetere Landscape and Garden Design
Nicola Stocken
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side patio in Berkshire with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Viking House
Viking House
Furman + Keil ArchitectsFurman + Keil Architects
Leonid Furmansky
Inspiration for a side patio in Austin with gravel and a roof extension.
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.
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Green River DesignGreen River Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side patio in Boston with an outdoor shower, decking and a roof extension.
Bella Royale Rustic Contemporary Home
Bella Royale Rustic Contemporary Home
Vistal Homes, LLCVistal Homes, LLC
This is an example of a large classic side patio in Detroit with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Small Patio
Small Patio
Landscape By DesignLandscape By Design
Design ideas for a small traditional side patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.
Our Work
Our Work
Rock & Rose Landscapes San FranciscoRock & Rose Landscapes San Francisco
Photo of a small traditional side patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
Birmingham street Alexandria
Birmingham street Alexandria
casafabricacasafabrica
the brief was to create a multipurpose outdoor space for employees and clients which could be used for recreational or business purposes. we wanted to keep the original features of the Art Deco hanger at the same time softening the area with timber and greenery.
Familiengarten
Familiengarten
Kunkel Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbHKunkel Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbH
Kunkel GmbH Otzberg
Inspiration for a small country side patio in Frankfurt with natural stone paving, no cover and a living wall.
The Lake House
The Lake House
INNER SPACE DESIGNSINNER SPACE DESIGNS
Custom designed fence incorporating hanging potted plants and market lights creating a lovely corridor welcoming guests and passers by.
Small side patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and an awning.

Side 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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