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Small Mediterranean Patio Ideas and Designs

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Colombian Romantic
Colombian Romantic
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Carl Mayfield
Photo of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Houston with a potted garden.
Brick and tile patio/courtyard
Brick and tile patio/courtyard
Calvin Craig Landscaping Design-BuildCalvin Craig Landscaping Design-Build
varies
Design ideas for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and no cover.
Masseria a corte
Masseria a corte
Studio TalentStudio Talent
Design ideas for a small mediterranean side patio in Bari with no cover and natural stone paving.
Marklix MX-3 Retractable Awning
Marklix MX-3 Retractable Awning
Structerra OutdoorStructerra Outdoor
A Markilux MX-3 full cassette designer awning, installed over a small patio. We offer many different fabric and frame color choices. The MX-3 combines the benefits of Markilux German design and engineering, but at a price that fits most budgets.
Clôture bois ajourée
Clôture bois ajourée
Florian Préault | Concepteur & Coach PaysagisteFlorian Préault | Concepteur & Coach Paysagiste
Florian Préault
Photo of a small mediterranean patio in Paris with a potted garden and decking.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Love Development and ConstructionLove Development and Construction
This area in the front of the home is off the formal dining area and is a perfect place to bring guests for after dinner cocktails or exterior dining.
Casa rural en Mérida
Casa rural en Mérida
Carla Capdevila FotografíaCarla Capdevila Fotografía
Interiorista y diseñadora: Isabel Amorós (iamorosleblic)
Photo of a small mediterranean side patio in Madrid with a potted garden, tiled flooring and no cover.
European and American Garden Pottery
European and American Garden Pottery
Eye of the DayEye of the Day
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back patio in San Luis Obispo with a potted garden, brick paving 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.
Cottesloe Courtyard
Cottesloe Courtyard
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Perth with a water feature.
Folsom Lake Overlook
Folsom Lake Overlook
Wu-Way LandscapeWu-Way Landscape
photo by Jim Pyle
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Sacramento with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Living Amenities
Outdoor Living Amenities
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This backyard patio features a perfect seating and grilling area beneath a custom pergola with Roman columns.
Photo of a small mediterranean back patio in Other with concrete slabs 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.
Машкинские холмы.
Машкинские холмы.
GreennyGreenny
Inspiration for a small mediterranean patio in Moscow.
All Wood Kitchen
All Wood Kitchen
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Small mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Gratton Street Prahran Melbourne
Gratton Street Prahran Melbourne
Thomas & Alexander InteriorsThomas & Alexander Interiors
Another view of the courtyard, looking back at the house at dusk.
Small mediterranean courtyard patio in Melbourne with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Perspective sur le patio Bleu Klein et laurier rose
Perspective sur le patio Bleu Klein et laurier rose
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
création d'un patio bleu klein par l'atelier Duval&Bossennec
Small mediterranean courtyard patio in Nantes with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Oceanfront Elegance
Oceanfront Elegance
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
COMFORT FOR COMPANY The beautifully designed pergola is the perfect location for a large outdoor sectional encircling the custom fire and water feature. This outdoor room delivers comfort and conversation galore. Outdoor draperies custom made by Ryan Hughes Design using Maxwell Fabrics can be drawn for additional privacy.
Hill-Top Residence
Hill-Top Residence
Eileen Gordon DesignEileen Gordon Design
A complete remodel of a 70s-era home re-imagines its original post-modern architecture. The new design emphasizes details such as a phoenix motif (significant to the family) that appears on a fountain as well as at the living room fireplace surround, both designed by the firm. Mahogany paneling, stone and walnut flooring, elaborate ceiling treatments, steel picture windows that frame panoramic views, and carved limestone window surrounds contribute new texture and character.
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Coastal MasonryCoastal Masonry
This Unilock paver patio was designed and installed by Coastal Masonry. Large Beacon Hill Flagstone pavers were used for the field (a mixture of two colors) and Hollandstone rustic red brick pavers were installed as an accent border.

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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