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Small Mediterranean Patio Ideas and Designs

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Del Mar Garden
Del Mar Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
Raised Fire pit patio with steel risers and gravel thread. flagstone patio floor
This is an example of a small mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, no cover and natural stone paving.
Clôture ajourée brises vues
Clôture ajourée brises vues
Florian Préault | Concepteur & Coach PaysagisteFlorian Préault | Concepteur & Coach Paysagiste
Florian Préault
This is an example of a small mediterranean patio in Paris with a potted garden and decking.
Mejora de patio y jardín
Mejora de patio y jardín
Right Size ArchitectureRight Size Architecture
Ignasi Navàs
Photo of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen.
Central Tucson Bungalow
Central Tucson Bungalow
Desert Earth and Wood, LLCDesert Earth and Wood, LLC
This outdoor grill was designed by DEW for easy access to the main kitchen inside the home. The built in grill also includes side burners and landing space for hot plates. The use of southwestern elements offer a unique design touch to the grill area.
Terrace in Rome
Terrace in Rome
Paghera Green Service s.r.l.Paghera Green Service s.r.l.
A bright winter garden, entirely covered by the green of the terrace, that surrounds the area isolating it from the surrounding buildings.
Small mediterranean courtyard patio in Rome with decking and an awning.
Minneapolis Courtyard
Minneapolis Courtyard
Twisted ElementsTwisted Elements
Before Photo of a Minneapolis, MN residential courtyard patio and entertaining area. This client desired a larger entertaining patio and less maintenance.
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
COOKE Balboa fire pit with auto ignition which can be operated with phone
Photo of a small mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles.
Oceanfront Elegance
Oceanfront Elegance
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
FINE DINING The arching back splash and intricate tile medallion extend the beauty of the home’s design theme into the exterior dining room and kitchen. Woven all weather wicker by Patio Renaissance dining pieces in a dark finish provide an eye catching contrast to the neutral kitchen tiles and flooring. Decorative tile: Natural Travertine Tile with Glass tile in-lay by Lightstreams tile. Custom Onyx center pieces have LED backlighting with custom metal décor.
perspective de la terrasse toscane
perspective de la terrasse toscane
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
This is an example of a small mediterranean side patio in Nantes with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Aménagement d'une terrasse urbaine
Aménagement d'une terrasse urbaine
Florian Préault | Concepteur & Coach PaysagisteFlorian Préault | Concepteur & Coach Paysagiste
Florian Préault
Inspiration for a small mediterranean patio in Paris with a potted garden and decking.
Mediterranean Inspiration
Mediterranean Inspiration
SF Landscape ArchitectureSF Landscape Architecture
Ph. Mattia Aquila
Photo of a small mediterranean patio in Milan with a water feature and a pergola.
Nixdorf Residence
Nixdorf Residence
MasterPLAN Outdoor LivingMasterPLAN Outdoor Living
We used flagstones to build the floor, with a geometric pattern reminiscent of a marble dance floor. We added a brick border in a rich brown color to match the antique bricks of the house.
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.
Fern Valley Residence
Fern Valley Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
We created a new Outdoor experience for our customer adding right at the center of the patio a new Outdoor Fireplace which was on top of a raised paver patio. Making the Outdoor fireplace the focal point of the patio we added seating bench on each side of Fire place. We added Vintage string lights to add the perfect ambiance mode for a gathering. We added on the left hand side of the patio a new Pond less water feature coming down from the actual slope area to the bottom planter. New paver patio replace the boring concrete patio.
Small private patio in the small unit
Small private patio in the small unit
Springfield DesignSpringfield Design
A small private courtyard with built in raised planters was created to separate this apartment from it's neighbor.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back patio in San Diego with concrete paving.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
TDV DesignTDV Design
This is an example of a small mediterranean side patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Design ideas for a small mediterranean patio in Sydney with tiled flooring and no cover.
Custom Gates
Custom Gates
G-Man Custom Woodworking and FabricationG-Man Custom Woodworking and Fabrication
Design ideas for a small mediterranean front patio in San Diego.
Equestrian Villas - Carroza
Equestrian Villas - Carroza
Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.
Jim Bartsch Photography
Small mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara.
Mediterranean Rose Garden
Mediterranean Rose Garden
Skyline design studioSkyline design studio
The curving stepping stone path entices you to explore the partially hidden Rose Garden. The stucco seat wall with softly rounded brick cap provides extra seating and creates a sense of enclosure on the lower patio. photo: Diane Hayford

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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