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Secondo Amore
Secondo Amore
chiara cadeddu photographerchiara cadeddu photographer
Design ideas for a small mediterranean patio in Milan with a pergola, natural stone paving and a bbq area.
Arbor Screen for Hot Tub
Arbor Screen for Hot Tub
Pony Lawncare and LandscapingPony Lawncare and Landscaping
We installed this arbor to shield the client from neighbors while enjoying their hot tub
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Columbus with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
Shading the Tropical Patio
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Miami with an awning.
Une maison en Bourgogne
Une maison en Bourgogne
ATELIER FBATELIER FB
© Arnaud RINUCCINI
Photo of a small farmhouse courtyard patio in Dijon with no cover, concrete slabs and a bbq area.
Lively Planted Border with Custom COR-TEN Pots
Lively Planted Border with Custom COR-TEN Pots
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Custom designed COR-TEN pots sit in a planted border of Sedum 'Coral Reef', Dianthus 'Firewitch', and Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry).
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Landserv IncLandserv Inc
Design ideas for a small urban back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Cynthia Burns Landscape DesignCynthia Burns Landscape Design
Photo by Celeste Burns Photography
Design ideas for a small coastal back patio in Jacksonville with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Karin Larson
Photo of a small retro back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Sunken Patio
Sunken Patio
Kane Landscapes IncKane Landscapes Inc
Walk out basement doors lead to sunken paver patio, creating additional outdoor space to relax and enjoy. Retaining walls double as extra seating for guests. *Photographs by Herbert Studios
Las Alturas Road, Santa Barbara
Las Alturas Road, Santa Barbara
The Aldrich Company - Landscape DesignThe Aldrich Company - Landscape Design
Vivid pink Bougainvillea flourishes near a stone pathway bordered with periwinkle Sea Lavender Statice and gated patio
Photo of a small mediterranean patio in Santa Barbara with brick paving.
Coronado Charmer
Coronado Charmer
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Martin Mann photographer
Design ideas for a small nautical back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor Fireplace
Daco StoneDaco Stone
36" OUTDOOR FIREPLACE KIT (overall total height is 8 feet or customize to be taller or wider. Smaller fireplaces available starting at $2850. READY TO ASSEMBLE) Free Shipping to AL, GA, TN, SC!! Call for shipping prices outside of the Southeast. Install options available in GA. Take the party outside with this beautiful stone fireplace kit. Do it yourself or have us install it. Delivery options available Includes: Firebox, Throat, 3 Chimney sections (6" each section), 8" block risers, Natural Stone Hearth pieces, Firebrick, Fire Mortar, Type' S' High Strength Premixed Mortar, 100% Natural Real-Cut Stone Veneer with pre-cut corners, and Stone Mantle. (Footer not included) Daco Stone 770-222-2425
Past Projects
Past Projects
Amanda Miller Garden DesignsAmanda Miller Garden Designs
Inspiration for a small classic back patio in Surrey with no cover.
Metro Abode
Metro Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a pergola.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Grand View Windows & Doors LLCGrand View Windows & Doors LLC
C Rollins
This is an example of a small classic front patio in Oklahoma City with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Oriflamme Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
Oriflamme Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
The Oriflamme Hammered Copper gas fire pit includes a metal lid, fire glass and a propane tank. Not only is this gas fire table beautiful, it is also functional with its unique height and burner style that allows this table to sit at standard coffee table height and burn up to 64,000 btus with the hidden propane tank or up to 90,000 BTUs with natural gas. This gas fire pit is truly unique and sets itself apart from the rest.
Laurelhurst Garden
Laurelhurst Garden
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
BrickWood OvensBrickWood Ovens
This Bay Area Wood Fired Pizza Oven is the Pride of San Francisco! A Beautiful Oven with a clean stucco finish and nice, tight corners. Excellent Job!!! To see more pictures of this oven (and many more ovens), please visit – BrickWoodOvens.com
English Patio
English Patio
European Design InteriorsEuropean Design Interiors
Photo: Bruce Miller Photography
Photo of a small classic back patio in Miami with natural stone paving, no cover and a living wall.

Small 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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