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Side Patio with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Villa à Toulon
Villa à Toulon
KAST DESIGNKAST DESIGN
Inspiration for a large coastal side patio in Paris with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Small Space Gardens
Small Space Gardens
The JCRD GroupThe JCRD Group
Design ideas for a small contemporary side patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
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.
Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture
Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Design ideas for an expansive traditional side patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Sonoma in the City
Sonoma in the City
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Back deck opens out to the side; stone pavers frame a sunken rectangular pool. Tony Soluri Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary side patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Photo of a large retro side patio in San Diego with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.
WATERSIDE HOME, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE
WATERSIDE HOME, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE
Emma Painter InteriorsEmma Painter Interiors
Chris Snook and Emma Painter Interiors
This is an example of a small traditional side patio in Sussex with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Patio
Patio
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Eric Staudenmaier
Photo of a large farmhouse side patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Santa Monica Remodel
Santa Monica Remodel
Design InterventionDesign Intervention
Deck before remodel
Small classic side patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
The Crosby
The Crosby
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Edible garden entryway
Medium sized mediterranean side patio in San Diego with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Make It-HomeMake It-Home
The pavilion was custom designed and built, incorporating a wood slat ceiling, ceiling fans, commercial misting system, ambient lighting, fire feature and a automatic roll down solar shade. It was built large enough to fit a comfortable social area and a dining area that seats 8. Photo Credit: Henry Connell
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
The Accidental DecoratorThe Accidental Decorator
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian side patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.
Stanley Blvd, Birmingham
Stanley Blvd, Birmingham
La Marco HomesLa Marco Homes
Outdoor loggia with stone fireplace
Large traditional side patio in Detroit with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Arbor for Alley of the Planets Garden
Arbor for Alley of the Planets Garden
3D Green Planet Architects3D Green Planet Architects
Custom art glass grape cluster lighting in the manor of Dale Chihuly. Arbor extension of exiting porch with view of the alley of the planets. Home and Gardens were featured in Traditional Home 2001 magazine written by Elvin McDonald.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Photo of a small eclectic side patio in Dallas with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Santa Cruz Haus
Santa Cruz Haus
Feldman Architecture, Inc.Feldman Architecture, Inc.
Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a traditional side patio in San Francisco with a pergola.
Project 604
Project 604
HoneyBee DesignzHoneyBee Designz
Shelby Halberg Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Miami with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Villa à Toulon
Villa à Toulon
KAST DESIGNKAST DESIGN
This is an example of a large nautical side patio in Paris with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Inside Out Pool Cabana
Inside Out Pool Cabana
THE UP STUDIOTHE UP STUDIO
Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
This is an example of a small contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
OASIS AT HOME
OASIS AT HOME
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side patio in Dallas with a living wall, stamped concrete and a roof extension.

Side Patio with All Types of Cover 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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