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Malvern Courtyard
Malvern Courtyard
Formation Landscapes Pty LtdFormation Landscapes Pty Ltd
Dylan Lark
Small contemporary back patio in Melbourne with tiled flooring and no cover.
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool & Contemporary is the vibe our clients were seeking out. Phase 1 complete for this El Paso Westside project. Consistent with the homes architecture and lifestyle creates a space to handle all occasions. Early morning coffee on the patio or around the firepit, smores, drinks, relaxing, reading & maybe a little dancing. Cedar planks set on raw steel post create a cozy atmosphere. Sitting or laying down on cushions and pillows atop the smooth buff leuders limestone bench with your feet popped up on the custom gas firepit. Raw steel veneer, limestone cap and stainless steel fire fixtures complete the sleek contemporary feels. Concrete steps & path lights beam up and accentuates the focal setting. To prep for phase 2, ground cover pathways and areas are ready for the new outdoor movie projector, more privacy, picnic area, permanent seating, landscape and lighting to come.
garden in the sun
garden in the sun
CATO creativeCATO creative
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving, no cover and fencing.
SUBIACO COURTYARD
SUBIACO COURTYARD
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Ron Tan
Small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with decking and a water feature.
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.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Outside SpaceOutside Space
Anna Todd Photography
This is an example of a small courtyard patio in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen.
Comfortable Calgary Retreat
Comfortable Calgary Retreat
VisionScapesVisionScapes
This yard incorporates classic design for a busy family of 4. A curved four-part roman walkway leads up to the classic house and front yard patio. The backyard was designed with open entertaining in mind, while minimizing maintenance for the busy homeowners with a young family. With distinct dining, lounging, and gardening areas, this yard features all the amenities needed for this growing, family. Custom built raised Rundle and Pisa Planters offer the clients multiple options for planting flowers, or vegetables. With custom kichler lighting throughout the yard, even a late evening glass of wine by the fire is not out of the question. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes
Koser I
Koser I
Neumann Monson ArchitectsNeumann Monson Architects
Photo: Cameron Campbell Integrated Studio
Inspiration for a small retro back patio in Cedar Rapids with decking and a roof extension.
Walkways and Patios
Walkways and Patios
Fireplace Re-FitterFireplace Re-Fitter
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Boston with brick paving and no cover.
Lawn and Landscape
Lawn and Landscape
Bertog Landscape CompanyBertog Landscape Company
Small classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
The Wingood Project
The Wingood Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
This Callahan backyard kitchen features an outdoor brick oven for baking pizza.
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Jacksonville with natural stone paving, no cover and a fireplace.
Lake Manassas Golf Community
Lake Manassas Golf Community
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
We took a small non-defined space and created an enjoyable backyard integrating an existing flagstone patio with a new lower flagstone patio, complete with new stucco retaining walls, raised planters, fire bowls and fire table. The main focal point of the patio is the new water feature, a series of basalt towers sitting on a bed of black Mexican beach pebbles. The landscaping & outdoor lighting complete the package. Small yard with a million dollar view of the golf course and Lake Manassas in the background.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Melbourne.
STAPLETON SANCTUARY
STAPLETON SANCTUARY
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
Evening time in the garden.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
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.
Casa Bonita
Casa Bonita
Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLCLaura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC
Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Photo of a small urban back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Coronado Charmer
Coronado Charmer
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Martin Mann photographer
Small nautical back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a gazebo.
Coronado Charmer
Coronado Charmer
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Martin Mann photographer
Design ideas for a small beach style back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Cozy Backyard Patio
Cozy Backyard Patio
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - MontanaSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana
A forgotten backyard space was reimagined and transformed by SCJ Studio for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and play. A terraced approach was needed to meet up with existing grades to the alley, new concrete stairs with integrated lighting, paving, built-in benches, a turf area, and planting were carefully thought through.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.

Small Blue 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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