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Small Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary, Coastal + Compact
Contemporary, Coastal + Compact
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This compact coastal backyard was transformed into a terraced outdoor living area with a cozy fire pit and steps to an upper level deck, creating a more usable, inviting exterior space. Belgard pavers, composite decking, custom steel work, prefabricated concrete slabs, a renovated plastered retaining wall, Mexican pebble, Palomino gravel, pots and Mediterranean plants, and perfectly styled outdoor furniture complete this backyard retreat. Photography by Joslyn Amato.
Rowayton Waterfront
Rowayton Waterfront
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
The new spa is the focal point of the new granite patio wrapping around the spa providing a lounging area and a small dining area against the house. Photo by Barbara Wilson.
Valley Ridge Remodel and Addition- 2016
Valley Ridge Remodel and Addition- 2016
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Small contemporary back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Petite Patio
Petite Patio
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Patio seating area with gas firepit and seatwall.
Small classic back patio in New York with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Clay Street
Clay Street
LANDIBLE | landscape architectureLANDIBLE | landscape architecture
Photo by Mary Muszynski
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, no cover and a fire feature.
Small space BIG Outdoor Design
Small space BIG Outdoor Design
Berkeley Design GroupBerkeley Design Group
Clients desire was to have additional patio space to include a seating wall, increased paver space and a fire pit. We decided to install a natural gas fire pit with lava rock. We installed LED landscape lighting for increased night time enjoyment.
Intimate Fire Pit Seating Area
Intimate Fire Pit Seating Area
Randy & Ray's LLCRandy & Ray's LLC
Create an intimate seating area with a fire pit for two, and include sitting walls for when the fire draws a crowd. Photo: Randy & Ray's LLC
Photo of a small classic back patio in Jacksonville with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
P Street NW
P Street NW
Traut Landscape StudioTraut Landscape Studio
Ron Solomon c. 2016
Small contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, no cover and brick paving.
2016 Southern living Showcase Home
2016 Southern living Showcase Home
J. Wright Building CompanyJ. Wright Building Company
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Birmingham with a fire feature and gravel.
Toronto small backyard
Toronto small backyard
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
plutadesigns
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Toronto with natural stone paving, a fire feature and a pergola.
Brownsburg Paver Patio
Brownsburg Paver Patio
XP Landscapes, LLCXP Landscapes, LLC
View across finished patio. Take note of the paver inlay in the columns to match the paver border around outside perimeter of the patio.
This is an example of a small back patio in Indianapolis with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Custom Concrete Fire Table and Benches
Custom Concrete Fire Table and Benches
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
The fire table was custom built with on site forms, and the same is true for the custom concrete bench and stone backrest. The patio is made of Flagstone with a concrete underslab. Under the concrete seat we wire bench to have low voltage lighting
brick & stone patio
brick & stone patio
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
A fun, inviting and low-maintenance outdoor living space for both adults and children to enjoy, in Watkinsville, GA. Patio with gas-fueled outdoor fireplace and deck, designed to work a variety of elements into a small parcel of backyard and to allow for access from the 2nd floor kitchen of this home in Watkinsville, GA. As the clients' wish list also included an outdoor kitchen, the necessary gas and drainage fittings were built into the destined spot, ready for the future addition of a grill and sink. The brick for the walls and fireplace was carefully selected to match the house, while completing the Oklahoma flagstone patio floor and stone cap. All stone and brick was hand-cut and laid by the City Garden Co install team. Plants and trees were added as a second phase to fit in with budget and optimal planting season. ZoomWorks
Oconomowoc Patio Project
Oconomowoc Patio Project
The Bristol GroupThe Bristol Group
Simple outdoor elegance was created with an intimate patio space, built-in seat walls, and wood-burning fire pit. Built-in LED lighting was recessed into the steps for nighttime safety and ambiance. Stone mulch provides low-maintenance for planting beds. Natural Eden Flagstone was used to create a pathway connecting to the lawn.
Compact Outdoor Living Spaces
Compact Outdoor Living Spaces
Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.
Photo courtesy of TB151
Small contemporary back patio in Manchester with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Firepits
Firepits
Greensward LLCGreensward LLC
Andrew Cutright
Small traditional back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Small-Backyard-Patio-Fire-Pit-Planters-Walls-Project-VIEW-11
Small-Backyard-Patio-Fire-Pit-Planters-Walls-Project-VIEW-11
Go PaversGo Pavers
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Old East York
Old East York
ACRE landscape architecture + design studioACRE landscape architecture + design studio
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Toronto with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Fireside Lounge
Fireside Lounge
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Small modern courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Elements LandscapeElements Landscape
Custom Rustic Stone Fire Pit with slab stone patio
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

Small Patio with a Fire Feature 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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