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Small Brown Patio Ideas and Designs

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Saunders Village 3.0
Saunders Village 3.0
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
This backyard area is perfect for outdoor dinners and gatherings, bring the modern of the inside out!
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Charming Outdoor Kitchen and Lounge
Charming Outdoor Kitchen and Lounge
Miller Creek Lawn & LandscapeMiller Creek Lawn & Landscape
Slate Patio outdoor living room and bar
Photo of a small classic back patio in Other with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Golden Woods Nursery And LandscapeGolden Woods Nursery And Landscape
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a fireplace, concrete paving and no cover.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Pacific Exteriors LLCPacific Exteriors LLC
Photo of a small modern back patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Custom Concrete Fire Table and Benches
Custom Concrete Fire Table and Benches
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
Photo of a small traditional back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Patio Projects
Patio Projects
All Natural LandscapesAll Natural Landscapes
Small traditional back patio in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Dorrington Project 3.0
Dorrington Project 3.0
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Garden design & landscape construction in Melbourne by Boodle Concepts. Project in Reservoir, featuring floating porch steps from reclaimed wood, permeable paving & low-care planting. Vertical mesh cladding becomes a growing trellis.
reimagined balcony
reimagined balcony
reimagined habitatreimagined habitat
This 1961 house with skillion roof needed a sharp line to the pergola, with the flexibility to be covered in summer and open in winter- see further photos. Adding the white clean lined furniture, to skillion roof, straight modernist pergola, and then a touch of Japan with the maples. The space is zoned for dining and outdoor seating, delineated by the different depths of the pergola, whilst keeping all of the lines.
Stained Concrete
Stained Concrete
Mile High CoatingsMile High Coatings
Caramel and walnut stain with high performance polyaspartic clear coat in Fort Collins.
This is an example of a small side patio in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Downtown Backyard Makeover
Downtown Backyard Makeover
TruNorth LandscapingTruNorth Landscaping
This was a makeover of a small, downtown backyard area. The client wished for a clean, comfortable, private space in which to enjoy outdoors
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Other with a fire feature and a pergola.
Walkout basement patio project in Short Hills, NJ
Walkout basement patio project in Short Hills, NJ
Madlinger Exterior Design LLCMadlinger Exterior Design LLC
Madlinger Exterior Design
This is an example of a small classic back patio in New York.
4 Season Porch Addition
4 Season Porch Addition
Design Plus ArchitectureDesign Plus Architecture
Covered Patio with built-in benches and climbing trellis's for plants and sun control
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Other with a living wall, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Reimagining A Small Florida Panhandle Backyard Outdoor Living Space
Reimagining A Small Florida Panhandle Backyard Outdoor Living Space
GreenEarth Landscape ServicesGreenEarth Landscape Services
Making the most of a small Florida panhandle backyard, with a raised seating area complete with a water feature and fire pit. (Photo: Emily Durgan)
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back patio in Miami with a fire feature and tiled flooring.
Decks, Pergola, Arbors, Etc.
Decks, Pergola, Arbors, Etc.
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
This compact backyard feels much larger with this well designed and implemented landscape. The masonry seat wall provides additional seating space around the flagstone patio and overhead pergola for shade. A water fountain provides a visual focal point and relaxing sound of water.
Craftsman Backyard
Craftsman Backyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
photography by Joslyn Amato
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in San Luis Obispo with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
Small modern back patio in New York with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Mt. Lebanon Multi-Room Renovation
Mt. Lebanon Multi-Room Renovation
TJ Bush Enterprises, IncTJ Bush Enterprises, Inc
Inspiration for a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving and no cover.
Optimisation d'espace pour ce studio rénové grâce à Atelier 54
Optimisation d'espace pour ce studio rénové grâce à Atelier 54
Mon Concept Habitation - LondonMon Concept Habitation - London
Photo of a small courtyard patio in London with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Pergotenda
Pergotenda
Shade By DesignShade By Design
Kevin Drake
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Indianapolis with a pergola and concrete paving.
AIA GOLD MEDAL Winner for Design Excellence Family Room with Primary Suite Above
AIA GOLD MEDAL Winner for Design Excellence Family Room with Primary Suite Above
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
So often the back of the house lacks character and interest and yet that is where we spend down time and entertain. This house has four sides and the back delights the senses with interesting architectural details from the railings to the pergola to the exposed rafter tails and copper gutters with rain chains.

Small Brown 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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