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Small Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Modern Courtyard Garden
Modern Courtyard Garden
Unique Landscapes LtdUnique Landscapes Ltd
Small modern courtyard patio in West Midlands with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Landscape & Redesign of court yard
Landscape & Redesign of court yard
Crystal WoodsCrystal Woods
Redesign of courtyard with space saving seating made from Macrocarpa which has a very high natural oil content. Finely sanded and received 10 coats of oil and 2 coats of yacht varnish. cleaned and exposed stone wall and brick work and sealed to give a enhanced look. Cedar cladding to cover concrete block wall which was painted white, cedar finely sanded and finished in oil. Also with a floating bench and painted walls to help freshen the ambience.
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it! Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we! Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt
partially-covered interior courtyard
partially-covered interior courtyard
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
view from entry toward cedar courtyard enclosure and pivot gate myd studio, inc
Design ideas for a small courtyard patio in Orange County with a pergola and concrete slabs.
Mulberry Walk
Mulberry Walk
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard patio in Chicago with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
SUBIACO COURTYARD
SUBIACO COURTYARD
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Small contemporary urban courtyard Photos Ron Tan
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with decking.
South End Townhouse
South End Townhouse
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Boston with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Landscape lighting at courtyard
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.
Fijewski outdoor patio
Fijewski outdoor patio
Apartment 46 for the HomeApartment 46 for the Home
Busy professional with a small condominium garden wanted a Zen, clean space with easy-care plantings. The Asparagus ferns were baby-small at this point and have now grow tremendously to fill in the space. Photos: Melisa Bleasdale
Sea Wolf Winery - Iron Wood Deck
Sea Wolf Winery - Iron Wood Deck
DeWitte ConstructionDeWitte Construction
Iron Wood Deck for Sea Wolf Winery
Small traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with decking and a gazebo.
Parade of Homes 2019
Parade of Homes 2019
Modern LandscapeModern Landscape
This gorgeous custom outdoor water feature was featured in the 2019 Parade of Homes. With a poured concrete base, this fountain is completely self-contained, so you can enjoy the soothing sound of bubbling water without the maintenance of a pond.
Coronet Ridge
Coronet Ridge
Woodland’s Exterior DesignsWoodland’s Exterior Designs
After
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Houston with brick paving, a water feature and no cover.
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.
Transitional Courtyard Garden
Transitional Courtyard Garden
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
We redesigned this walled courtyard space to reflect an updated sense of the clients' traditional aesthetic with some contemporary lines and accents. Stone planks create rhythm, draw the eye to the focal point, the fountain, and spread the eye out to make the space feel wider. Swaths of low perennials create a colorful and textural pattern while round boxwood provide structure, height and rhythm. Shrubs soften the brick wall, while espaliered magnolias frame the fountain. Tree-form hydrangeas placed in front of the magnolias will provide seasonal color. Photo taken just after installation, March, 2017 by Jay Sifford.
Small Patio Spaces
Small Patio Spaces
Marilyn's Garden DesignMarilyn's Garden Design
patio garden with urn water feature Designer and photographer Marilyn Guidroz
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Transitional Living Room
Transitional Living Room
Courtney H. Design LLCCourtney H. Design LLC
GTDM Photo
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard patio in Houston with a water feature, no cover and gravel.
Modern Courtyard
Modern Courtyard
Unique Landscapes LtdUnique Landscapes Ltd
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in West Midlands with a water feature.
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
GardenWiseGardenWise
Michael K. Wilkinson
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in DC Metro with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.

Small Courtyard 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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