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Small Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Brooklyn backyard patio design in Prospect Heights for a young, professional couple who loves to both entertain and relax! This space includes a West Elm outdoor sectional and round concrete outdoor coffee table.
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Coastal MasonryCoastal Masonry
This Unilock paver patio was designed and installed by Coastal Masonry. Large Beacon Hill Flagstone pavers were used for the field (a mixture of two colors) and Hollandstone rustic red brick pavers were installed as an accent border.
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
Logan Circle Loft Terraces
GardenWiseGardenWise
Michael K. Wilkinson
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in DC Metro with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
Small Patio
Small Patio
Landscape By DesignLandscape By Design
Inspiration for a small traditional side patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.
The Lake House
The Lake House
INNER SPACE DESIGNSINNER SPACE DESIGNS
Custom designed fence incorporating hanging potted plants and market lights creating a lovely corridor welcoming guests and passers by.
Small side patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and an awning.
Rose City Fence & Patio Construction
Rose City Fence & Patio Construction
Rolling Hills Remodeling LLCRolling Hills Remodeling LLC
Starting things off with a level post and beam setup on this patio cover
Photo of a small traditional front patio in Portland with an awning.
Whittier Retreat
Whittier Retreat
Sitio Landscape ArchitectureSitio Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a small modern side patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Hawaii with decking and an awning.
Compact, yet large.
Compact, yet large.
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Melbourne with natural stone paving and an awning.
La Sombra - Overall View
La Sombra - Overall View
Hush HouseHush House
Warm ipe wood deck to the softly-lit second floor patio, surrounded by vines and greenery. New doors and window open the interior to the new space Smash Design Build
Westside Garage and Patio
Westside Garage and Patio
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The patio off of the garage is covered with a slide wire awning that provides shade in the summer and sun in the winter. An outdoor room hosts dining and leisure and extends the living space of the home. The patio is paved with concrete permeable pavers which allows proper drainage on this small lot.
19th Century Creole Cottage w/Guest house & Pool
19th Century Creole Cottage w/Guest house & Pool
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Day dreaming of warmer weather & relaxing by a pool. Tour this historic Creole cottage on Curbed New Orleans to escape the cold! http://ow.ly/4TC530mWWYp Featured Lanterns: http://ow.ly/pcAu30mWWSO | http://ow.ly/SfPH30mWWVc | http://ow.ly/hp6f30mWWWJ
Charming Cedar Grill Shack
Charming Cedar Grill Shack
Ken Spears ConstructionKen Spears Construction
This is an example of a small rustic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
Outdoor Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outdoor Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Allied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor LivingAllied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor Living
Small world-inspired back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, an awning and brick paving.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Brooklyn backyard patio design in Prospect Heights for a young, professional couple who loves to both entertain and relax! This space includes a West Elm outdoor sectional and round concrete outdoor coffee table.
Terrace in Rome
Terrace in Rome
Paghera Green Service s.r.l.Paghera Green Service s.r.l.
A bright winter garden, entirely covered by the green of the terrace, that surrounds the area isolating it from the surrounding buildings.
Small mediterranean courtyard patio in Rome with decking and an awning.
Koala Court
Koala Court
Keith Wing Custom BuildersKeith Wing Custom Builders
Matthew Niemann Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Other with an awning.
Lot 23 Forest Hills- Fayetteville, AR
Lot 23 Forest Hills- Fayetteville, AR
Trade Mark Homes, LLCTrade Mark Homes, LLC
Lot 23 Forest Hills in Fayetteville AR. Patio with Black exterior French Doors.
This is an example of a small urban side patio in Other with concrete slabs and an awning.
Waterfront Deck Living - the Grotto - Retaining Wall with a Purpose
Waterfront Deck Living - the Grotto - Retaining Wall with a Purpose
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
This space (called the Grotto) below the upper deck provides a place to relax and entertain friends. Move the table under the cover for a waterfront dining experience. The lumber is tight knot cedar with a Penofin finish.
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.

Small Patio with an Awning 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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