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Side Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
Elegant Home
Elegant Home
LDB HOMES LLCLDB HOMES LLC
Side Patio with Solid Wood construction.
Inspiration for a small retro side patio in Seattle with an awning.
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.
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
This is an example of a small traditional side patio in Houston with concrete slabs and an awning.
Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition
Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition
Environment ArchitectsEnvironment Architects
This is an example of a large midcentury side patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Sheep's Run
Sheep's Run
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
A round bluestone and Belgium block patio set into larger pea gravel patio surrounded by low boxwood hedges.
Inspiration for a small classic side patio in New York with natural stone paving and an awning.
Maison Basse Consommation
Maison Basse Consommation
Fabien Perret et associés architecteFabien Perret et associés architecte
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Lyon with decking and an awning.
Terrassenbeschattung SPANNMAXXL im modernen Umfeld
Terrassenbeschattung SPANNMAXXL im modernen Umfeld
SKIA GmbH (SPANNMAXXL)SKIA GmbH (SPANNMAXXL)
Fotograf: Andi Schmid
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Cologne with decomposed granite and an awning.
Spaces
Spaces
Pauline Soffa DesignPauline Soffa Design
Small classic side patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and an awning.
洋風住宅に合う緑と曲線を生かしたエクステリア
洋風住宅に合う緑と曲線を生かしたエクステリア
株式会社ボックスウッド株式会社ボックスウッド
Design ideas for a scandi side patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Adobes de la Vista - Catalina Foothills
Adobes de la Vista - Catalina Foothills
Stellar Gray Fine HomesStellar Gray Fine Homes
Rear yard backed up to other homes above. Use of small round pieces of wood and rusted metal over a png banco solved the problem creatively. Fireplace adds interest.
Berry Road
Berry Road
Brent Swift DesignBrent Swift Design
Tim Hursley
Medium sized midcentury side patio in Oklahoma City with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Lakeway Pool Bath
Lakeway Pool Bath
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Small contemporary side patio in Austin with an outdoor shower, concrete slabs and an awning.
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Small traditional side patio in Houston with concrete slabs and an awning.
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.
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
The Accidental DecoratorThe Accidental Decorator
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian side patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, an awning and tiled flooring.
アウトドアリビング・ダイニング（夜）
アウトドアリビング・ダイニング（夜）
garden & exterior en 　　　　(ガーデン＆エクステリア　エン)garden & exterior en 　　　　(ガーデン＆エクステリア　エン)
モダンなコンクリート打ち放しのテラス。 シンク 兼 テーブルがあり、アウトドアリビング・ダイニングとして使用。 夜は間接照明でモダンで落ち着きある空間に。
Photo of a medium sized modern side patio in Other with concrete paving, an awning and a potted garden.
Elm Street Residence
Elm Street Residence
Fiona Sinclair Design StudioFiona Sinclair Design Studio
Project by James K M Cheng Architects Photo by Ema Peter
Inspiration for a large contemporary side patio in Vancouver with concrete slabs and an awning.
Cima del Mundo
Cima del Mundo
Campbell Construction Inc.Campbell Construction Inc.
This is an example of a large mediterranean side patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature, natural stone paving and an awning.

Side Patio with an Awning 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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