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Small Patio with a BBQ Area Ideas and Designs

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Fulham Courtyard
Fulham Courtyard
Lucy Willcox Garden DesignLucy Willcox Garden Design
This Courtyard was transformed from being an Astro Turf box to a useable, versatile Outdoor Room!
Small contemporary back patio in London with a bbq area, tiled flooring and a pergola.
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.
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.
Capitol Hill Residence
Capitol Hill Residence
GardenWiseGardenWise
Michael K. Wilkinson Featured in Houzz Editorial Story: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66934920/list/i-pro-rispondono-come-realizzare-una-cucina-in-muratura-da-esterno
Prahran
Prahran
UserUser
Photographer Armelle Habib
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with a bbq area.
Entertaining Space
Entertaining Space
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Llyod Flanders wicker furniture on a small raised bluestone patio. Renovated stone grill.
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Newark with natural stone paving and a bbq area.
Rosebery
Rosebery
Stone Lotus LandscapesStone Lotus Landscapes
Photo of a small contemporary patio in Sydney with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
An outdoor kitchen featuring granite counter tops is the center of this compact garden.
Small classic back patio in Orange County with a bbq area, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Monument Ave. Outdoor Living
Monument Ave. Outdoor Living
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
Standing in the outdoor kitchen area looking over the dining area with spa in background.
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Richmond with a bbq area, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Cottesloe Courtyard
Cottesloe Courtyard
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Photo of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in Perth with tiled flooring and a bbq area.
Gould Road
Gould Road
Habitat LondonHabitat London
Inspiration for a small rustic back patio in London with concrete slabs, no cover and a bbq area.
Belmont Contemporary
Belmont Contemporary
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a bbq area.
Urban Frenzy
Urban Frenzy
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Brightly colored accessories work in concert with the plantings to bring this social space to life. This project received a 2013 Hardscape North America Design Award, and a 2014 ILCA Award of Excellence. It is also slated for publication in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and Total Landscape Care Magazine. Site design by John Algozzini, lighting design by Kevin Manning.
Biscayne Point
Biscayne Point
Enrique FeldmanEnrique Feldman
Photographer: Derek Latta
Inspiration for a small contemporary patio in Miami with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Cardigan
Cardigan
i2 Homesi2 Homes
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Melbourne with concrete paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
urban house
urban house
elaine richardson architectelaine richardson architect
Florian Grohen
Small contemporary back patio in Sydney with no cover and a bbq area.
London, Islington. Tiny garden with outdoor fireplace and built-in barbecue area
London, Islington. Tiny garden with outdoor fireplace and built-in barbecue area
David Male GardensDavid Male Gardens
Garden design: www.davidmalegardens.com - Landscaping: www.danscapegardens.com
Small modern back patio in London with a bbq area.
Williams Street Lennox Head
Williams Street Lennox Head
PRG ArchitectsPRG Architects
Elouise van riet gray
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Sydney with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Modern Family Garden
Modern Family Garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
A traditional walled garden has been transformed into a modern family garden with large pergola taking centre stage providing the perfect spot for homemade pizza under the dappled shade of the bespoke pergola. Garden storage is tucked away at the bottom of the garden behind slatted screens ensuring the practicalities of the garden do not detract from the enjoyment of this town garden.
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Alisa KashcheevaAlisa Kashcheeva
Inspiration for a small bohemian courtyard patio in Moscow with a bbq area.

Small Patio with a BBQ Area 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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