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Small Mediterranean Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Kitchen with Stacked Stone Exterior and Primo Oval
Outdoor Kitchen with Stacked Stone Exterior and Primo Oval
Arcadia Outdoor KitchensArcadia Outdoor Kitchens
Arcadia Outdoor Kitchens
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in Jacksonville with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Ventura New Build
Ventura New Build
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and no cover.
Lutz, FL
Lutz, FL
Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & PaversOutdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers
Outdoor kitchen, travertine counters, cultured stone, rustic southern ledge stone, Summerset grill, big green egg, brick pavers
Photo of a small mediterranean back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.
Cotton Exchange® Flush Mount
Cotton Exchange® Flush Mount
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Inspiration for a small mediterranean patio in New Orleans with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Travertine Patio
Travertine Patio
Texas Dreamscapes, LLCTexas Dreamscapes, LLC
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in Houston with decking.
Large Balboa Fire pit table
Large Balboa Fire pit table
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
This custom Balboa fire pit table features electronic ignition that is compatible with most home control systems to give the user push button operation.
Kensington
Kensington
Garden SocietyGarden Society
Photo of a small mediterranean side patio in Sydney with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Water features
Water features
UserUser
Frank Spiker
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in Detroit with a water feature.
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.
Parade of Homes 2014
Parade of Homes 2014
Charles Aaron HomesCharles Aaron Homes
LakeKover Photography
Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Dallas with stamped concrete and no cover.
Chalet en Madrid
Chalet en Madrid
Pietan DesignPietan Design
Felipe Scheffel Bell
Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Madrid with a potted garden.
Custom Gates
Custom Gates
G-Man Custom Woodworking and FabricationG-Man Custom Woodworking and Fabrication
This is an example of a small mediterranean front patio in San Diego.
A sicilian garden
A sicilian garden
Studio 4eStudio 4e
Angelo Geloso
Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Catania-Palermo with natural stone paving.
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.
vue sur les massifs et le lit extérieur
vue sur les massifs et le lit extérieur
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
création d'un patio bleu klein
Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Nantes with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Petaluma, Small backyard Oasis
Petaluma, Small backyard Oasis
Susie Dowd Markarian, Landscape DesignSusie Dowd Markarian, Landscape Design
Susie Dowd Markarian, Mimi Reddick
Design ideas for a small mediterranean back patio in San Francisco.
Garden Scenes
Garden Scenes
Signature Pools & LandscapesSignature Pools & Landscapes
Small mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Oceanfront Elegance
Oceanfront Elegance
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
MAKE AN IMPRESSION A fabulous one of a kind water feature was crafted to add a calming statement in contrast with the focal fire feature. The soothing sounds of running waters accent the intricate tile and sculptural elements of the feature.
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
La Casa Builders Inc.La Casa Builders Inc.
Dino Tonn Photography
Photo of a small mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a roof extension, brick paving and a water feature.
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 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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