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Side Patio with an Outdoor Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Photo of a small traditional side patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
Madison Valley Residence
Madison Valley Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
Derik Olsen Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Multi-level Patio with Fire Pit and Seat Wall
Multi-level Patio with Fire Pit and Seat Wall
Evergreen HardscapesEvergreen Hardscapes
This was the second phase of this project. We built a new outdoor cooking area with a premium built in gas grill, built in Green Egg, refrigerator, stainless steel drawers and doors, stone veneer and granite top. Now the space is complete.
Point Loma Outdoor Kitchen
Point Loma Outdoor Kitchen
Marroquin Construction CorporationMarroquin Construction Corporation
Spanish tile was purchased in Ensenada Mexico.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean side patio in San Diego with stamped concrete, no cover and an outdoor kitchen.
Wood Fired Oven
Wood Fired Oven
Abingdon HeightsAbingdon Heights
Wiarton natural stone masonry surrounding a beautiful Fontana pizza oven. Two thick Ebel natural stone slabs create prep space for the oven and keep the firewood dry. Cedar pergola lovingly built over this space to offer some privacy and closes off the now intimate space.
Dream Patio
Dream Patio
Kathy Ann Abell InteriorsKathy Ann Abell Interiors
Megan Meek
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal side patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen.
Tarrytown Wraparound
Tarrytown Wraparound
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This young family came to us looking to transform their yard into an area where they could easily entertain their guests. They were looking to add a seamless wraparound patio that meshed with the look of their existing home and garage. Concrete was chosen as the base of the patio, and was then topped with limestone slabs. A short retaining wall was added along the edge of the patio in the back to give the space more definition. Raised planters along the garage and a custom outdoor kitchen extend their living space to the outdoors. The designer chose to add lighting along the edge of the retaining wall giving the space a low, warm blanket of light. Bougainvillea was planted along the garage climbing upwards, providing a pop of color against the light coloring of the home. Holly trees were chosen to line the backyard fence, as well as the side yard along the street. This helped to provide a green wall of privacy and soften the stone facade.
Standfordville, NY, 12581
Standfordville, NY, 12581
Eisner Design LLCEisner Design LLC
Social area with outdoor living, dining, and socializing
Inspiration for a small contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Michigan Cottage
Michigan Cottage
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Leslie Schwartz Photography
Traditional side patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
0036: Wellesley Custom Pergola
0036: Wellesley Custom Pergola
Provost Companies, Inc.Provost Companies, Inc.
Photo of a large modern side patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces
Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces
Gentili Custom PoolsGentili Custom Pools
Photo of an expansive world-inspired side patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Lachman Residence
The Lachman Residence
Studio H2OStudio H2O
This is an example of a large modern side patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Center Valley, PA
Center Valley, PA
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
Inspiration for a large urban side patio in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Entertaining
Outdoor Entertaining
European Marble Company, Inc.European Marble Company, Inc.
This is an example of a small mediterranean side patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Wallace Custom BuildersWallace Custom Builders
J. Wallace
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side patio in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Photography: Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean side patio in Orange County with natural stone paving, an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Azalea
Azalea
Bernbaum-Magadini ArchitectsBernbaum-Magadini Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary side patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Four seasons room with pizza oven
Four seasons room with pizza oven
Jody Snider Homes, Inc.Jody Snider Homes, Inc.
If you enjoy the outdoors, this four season room closes up with storm shutters to keep it warm and toasty in the winter time, while your grilling steaks and cooking pizzas.
Arbors
Arbors
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Small pergola above BBQ provides charm and a great way to hang lights (which the cook appreciates!). Designed and built by Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side patio in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Central Tucson Bungalow
Central Tucson Bungalow
Desert Earth and Wood, LLCDesert Earth and Wood, LLC
This outdoor grill was designed by DEW for easy access to the main kitchen inside the home. The built in grill also includes side burners and landing space for hot plates. The use of southwestern elements offer a unique design touch to the grill area.

Side Patio with an Outdoor Kitchen 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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