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Small Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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光帯の家
光帯の家
Sデザインファーム株式会社Sデザインファーム株式会社
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Photo of a small modern front patio in Tokyo with decking and a roof extension.
庭
庭
いがみ建築工房いがみ建築工房
Small world-inspired front patio in Other with no cover and natural stone paving.
Calabasas Entry Courtyard
Calabasas Entry Courtyard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Remodel of an existing entry courtyard. We cleaned up the lines on the steps, created cantilevered steps with recessed LED tape lighting, added a water feature, built-in seating and a fire pit. There is porcelain pavers throughout with low succulents breaking up the pavers. Studio H Landscape Architecture
Secluded Front Yard Patio
Secluded Front Yard Patio
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This delightfully private patio sits under expansive tree canopy in the front garden. Wrapped in dense, native foliage it is full of fragrance and wildlife. Natural stone with decomposed granite joints allows water to sink into the soil to feed the surrounding foliage. The homeowners enjoy taking their coffee and lunch under the vintage chandelier.
Lafayette Rustic Courtyard
Lafayette Rustic Courtyard
Viator & Associates IncViator & Associates Inc
Design ideas for a small rustic front patio in New Orleans with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Kittendorf Residence
Kittendorf Residence
The New Leaf Landscaping CompanyThe New Leaf Landscaping Company
Small traditional front patio in Detroit with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Mini Modern
Mini Modern
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Small modern front patio in Denver with gravel and a pergola.
The Screen ADU
The Screen ADU
Modern ADU PlansModern ADU Plans
One of our most popular designs, this contemporary twist on a traditional house form has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and comes in at 750 square feet. The spacious “great room” offers vaulted ceilings while the large windows and doors bring in abundant natural light and open up to a private patio. As a single level this is a barrier free ADU that can be ideal for aging-in-place, or as a great rental unit.
S. Clairmont
S. Clairmont
Rewind Design LLCRewind Design LLC
Inspiration for a small classic front patio in Baltimore with brick paving.
Woodinville Pivot Site Design
Woodinville Pivot Site Design
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photography by Meghan Montgomery
Photo of a small retro front patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a small modern front patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
Tiny Urban Planted Patio
Tiny Urban Planted Patio
Tiny Monster DesignTiny Monster Design
Tiny Urban Planted Patio
Photo of a small contemporary front patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Tropical Minimal
Tropical Minimal
Bender & Associates ArchitectsBender & Associates Architects
Tamara Alvarez
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in Miami with concrete paving.
Winter Container Gardens
Winter Container Gardens
AdornAdorn
Inspiration for a small front patio in Oklahoma City with a potted garden.
Patios
Patios
Evolving Environments, LLCEvolving Environments, LLC
Borgert paver front yard bistro patio edged in limestone. Landscaping, trees, shrubs and ornamental plantings.
Inspiration for a small classic front patio in Minneapolis with brick paving.
Winter Container Gardens
Winter Container Gardens
AdornAdorn
This is an example of a small front patio in Oklahoma City with a potted garden.
Curved entryway awning
Curved entryway awning
Pike Awning CompanyPike Awning Company
Pike Awning
Design ideas for a small modern front patio in Portland with an awning.
Kings Park Apartment
Kings Park Apartment
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in Perth with a water feature and natural stone paving.
EXTENSION SAUNA
EXTENSION SAUNA
JB ArchitecteJB Architecte
Pour compléter leur maison, cette famille a souhaité agrandir son extérieur en créant un sauna sur pilotis avec vue sur le Fjord. Le projet en bois présente un design discret, élégant, qui se fond parfaitement dans le décor, permettant de compléter la maison traditionnelle bois existante avec harmonie. La grande baie vitrée à l'ouest permet de profiter du coucher du soleil pendant l'utilisation du sauna. L'emplacement de l'extension ne fait pas obstruction à la vue et à l'exposition de la belle terrasse adjacente. La particularité de ce projet ? La structure en pilotis encrée dans la falaise, permettant d'offrir un volume en bois en immersion dans la végétation, pour un effet "cabane moderne".
DECKS
DECKS
Chelsea Lumber CompanyChelsea Lumber Company
This is an example of a small traditional front patio in Detroit with concrete paving and a roof extension.

Small Front 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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