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Small Mediterranean Patio Ideas and Designs

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Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
La Casa Builders Inc.La Casa Builders Inc.
Dino Tonn Photography
This is an example of a small mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving, a water feature and a roof extension.
Coronado Historic Renovation
Coronado Historic Renovation
Marroquin Construction CorporationMarroquin Construction Corporation
Robin Marroquin Tile: Tierra y Fuego
This is an example of a small mediterranean back patio in San Diego with an outdoor shower, tiled flooring and no cover.
La Habra Heights Spanish Revival Custom Home
La Habra Heights Spanish Revival Custom Home
BJ Peterson DesignBJ Peterson Design
Custom home for client's with extensive art collection who enjoy entertaining. Designed to take advantage of beautiful vistas.
Photo of a small mediterranean side patio in Orange County with brick paving and no cover.
Italian Atrium
Italian Atrium
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Torrey Pines Landscape Co.
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Design ideas for a small mediterranean patio in Sydney with tiled flooring and no cover.
Cottesloe Courtyard
Cottesloe Courtyard
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Design ideas for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Perth with a water feature.
Limestone exterior
Limestone exterior
Michael Homchick StoneworksMichael Homchick Stoneworks
Design ideas for a small mediterranean side patio in Seattle with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Santa Barbara Loft
Santa Barbara Loft
HO'OKIPA Design & ConstructionHO'OKIPA Design & Construction
Design ideas for a small mediterranean front patio in Santa Barbara.
Reportage
Reportage
Sandblomman interiorSandblomman interior
Marie Sandblom Rudsvik
Design ideas for a small mediterranean patio in Malmo with brick paving and a pergola.
PermaDesign -- Harvesting Rain
PermaDesign -- Harvesting Rain
PermaDesign, IncPermaDesign, Inc
Photo Credit: Corrina See
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in Albuquerque.
Denkmalgeschützte Villa
Denkmalgeschützte Villa
Proelta GmbH & Co KGProelta GmbH & Co KG
This is an example of a small mediterranean back patio in Munich with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Moroccan Garden
Moroccan Garden
Christian Duvernois Landscape/StudioChristian Duvernois Landscape/Studio
Small mediterranean back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Fig LandscapesFig Landscapes
Design ideas for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Sydney with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor Fireplace
Greenhaven LandscapesGreenhaven Landscapes
Outdoor fireplace in a Mediterranean style by Greenhaven Landscapes
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back patio in Portland with a fireplace, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Michelet Residence
Michelet Residence
Pentimento Lighting and FurnishingsPentimento Lighting and Furnishings
Photo of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
Back Yard
Back Yard
Treve Johnson PhotographyTreve Johnson Photography
Treve Johnson photography, Landscape by Samscaping, Inc
This is an example of a small mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with stamped concrete.
Custom Gates
Custom Gates
G-Man Custom Woodworking and FabricationG-Man Custom Woodworking and Fabrication
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front patio in San Diego with no cover.
Faux Finish Fountain
Faux Finish Fountain
Waterman CreationsWaterman Creations
Antique Stone Faux Finish
This is an example of a small mediterranean side patio in Orange County with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
COOKE Balboa fire pit with copper base and copper canyon top
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles.

Small Mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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