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Small Patio Ideas and Designs

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Cottage Patio/Landscaping - Essex, MA
Cottage Patio/Landscaping - Essex, MA
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLCRue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC
Low maintenance plantings soften the edges of this stone patio. Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
Photo of a small rustic back patio in Boston with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Hydropool Self Cleaning Swim Spas
Hydropool Self Cleaning Swim Spas
The Hot Tub PeopleThe Hot Tub People
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Toronto with a water feature and no cover.
Patio with stairs to deck
Patio with stairs to deck
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Patio with stairs to deck
Inspiration for a small classic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
A Variety of Front Entrances
A Variety of Front Entrances
Melanie Rekola Landscape DesignMelanie Rekola Landscape Design
Front entrances with curb appeal in various styles, sizes and budgets A patio space in the front yard makes for an amazingly function piece of real estate. A welcoming landscape design for front yard gardens, pathways, stairs, retaining walls, landscape lighting and even water features sets the tone for your home and also brings a good ROI when time to sell. Landscape Design & Photography by Melanie Rekola
Compact Outdoor Living Spaces
Compact Outdoor Living Spaces
Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Manchester with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Backyard Paver Patio | A Lot of Yard in a Small Space
Backyard Paver Patio | A Lot of Yard in a Small Space
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Natural paver stone patio laid out with a varied pattern. The diagonal lines, combined with the curving organic border create a spacious outdoor living space for relaxing and spending time with family and friends.
Old Short Hills Estate
Old Short Hills Estate
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Photography by : Marisa Pellegrini
Photo of a small classic side patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Kambrook
Kambrook
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Back veranda of Caulfield North Victorian renovation project - this west facing veranda provides an eating area close to the BBQ. Water tanks are located in the left hand side courtyard area.
East Lake Dr.
East Lake Dr.
Vivid InteriorsVivid Interiors
Vanderveen Photography
Small bohemian back patio in Raleigh with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Trestle Glen Whole House Restoration
Trestle Glen Whole House Restoration
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
rear flagstone garden
Small traditional back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and no cover.
Creekside at Deer Valley, Mulberry Craftsman Model Home
Creekside at Deer Valley, Mulberry Craftsman Model Home
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: Creekside at Deer Valley, Mulberry Craftsman Model Home. Location: Owensboro, Kentucky. Elevation: Craftsman-C1, Site Number: CSDV 81.
Country Farmhouse Gathering
Country Farmhouse Gathering
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
Small rural back patio in Bridgeport with a vegetable patch, gravel and no cover.
Concrete BBQ Surround
Concrete BBQ Surround
UserUser
Grey concrete countertop w/integrated dish drain. Stacked stone base with wood doors.
Photo of a small modern back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and no cover.
Custom Decks, Pergolas & Gazebos
Custom Decks, Pergolas & Gazebos
Designscapes of Long IslandDesignscapes of Long Island
Located in Syosset Long Island, this residence added a custom gazebo to its landscape design, creating an ideal destination for warm weather entertaining. This model is outfitted with screening to keep any pests from spoiling the party.
Small space, Big Impact
Small space, Big Impact
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Previously an unused space has turned into a beautiful and functional vegetable garden. The raised vegetable bed is veneered in natural stone. A flagstone pathway planted with silver carpet allows easy access to the side yard. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
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.
Villanova Residence
Villanova Residence
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
A pergola covers a flagstone outdoor living room with comfortably coordinated furniture
Photo of a small traditional side patio in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
This new build downtown Toronto created different challenges than what we are normally faced with. The contemporary style of the home called for a minimalist design to match. A large wish list paired with the aesthetic of the space meant the feature pieces in this project needed to shine. Less was more in this case, top of the line materials such as concrete and sleek, single sized flagstone was used throughout the front and back to create an overall cohesive design between the landscape and the home. A concrete linear pool is anchored by the hot tub that doubles as a water feature, over flowing by spout into the deep end. Patio space at the back of the property is perfect for lounge and dining areas, covered by retractable pavilions purchased by the client. This Project was awarded a 2013 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence
Granite Gas Fire Pit by Allbackyardfun.com
Granite Gas Fire Pit by Allbackyardfun.com
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
Gas Fire Pit with natural waterfall by Oriflamme Fire Tables. This amazing photo features the unique propane or natural gas fire pit from All Backyard Fun. Each table is powder coated to prevent any sort of rusting and includes, fire glass, propane tank, and a beautiful metal lid that covers the burner when not in use. Up to 64,000 BTU of heat for propane and up to 90,000 for natural gas.
Fijewski outdoor patio
Fijewski outdoor patio
Apartment 46 for the HomeApartment 46 for the Home
Busy professional with a small condominium garden wanted a Zen, clean space with easy-care plantings. The Asparagus ferns were baby-small at this point and have now grow tremendously to fill in the space. Photos: Melisa Bleasdale

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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