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Small Patio with Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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Gray and Green
Gray and Green
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Herringbone pattern paver patio with cast stone border and evergreen screening. Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Boston with concrete paving.
Herring Townhouse
Herring Townhouse
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Just a few yards away from the outdoor kitchen and sunken hot tub, this sitting area is great for eating or conversation
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Boise with a fire feature, no cover and concrete paving.
Hingham sunken patio
Hingham sunken patio
Noble Garden DesignNoble Garden Design
We took this unlevel yard and created a sunken patio, with 2 retaining walls that also serve as seating. The long steps are solid granite and also the caps o the walls and fire pit are granite.
Backyard Renovation in West Los Angeles
Backyard Renovation in West Los Angeles
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Backyard Renovation Design and Installation
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete paving.
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.
Neglected Sideyard now Useable
Neglected Sideyard now Useable
Hedahl Landscape Deck & PatioHedahl Landscape Deck & Patio
Small paver patio and walkway to deck. Steps access lower backyard synthetic turf.
Small traditional side patio in Seattle with concrete paving and no cover.
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.
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.
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.
Charlotte Townhouse Remodel
Charlotte Townhouse Remodel
Magnolia EmporiumMagnolia Emporium
We also helped transform the outside of this hardworking nurse's townhouse. It became her oasis after a hard day in the ER.
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Charlotte with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
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.
First Floor +
First Floor +
Sage Builders LLCSage Builders LLC
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Boston with concrete paving and an awning.
Outdoor table scene at Upchurch Vineyards.
Outdoor table scene at Upchurch Vineyards.
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
Featuring the home of Chris and Thea Upchurh, owners of Uphurch Vineyards. ( https://upchurchvineyard.com/) Photography by Alex Crook (www.alexcrook.com) for Seattle Magazine (www.seattlemag.com)
New Seabury, Cape Cod
New Seabury, Cape Cod
Home Life by Rose Ann HumphreyHome Life by Rose Ann Humphrey
Custom concrete outdoor furniture for zen garden breakfast room
Inspiration for a small coastal back patio in Boston with concrete paving and no cover.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
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.
Back yard patio and fire pit
Back yard patio and fire pit
Decorative Landscape BordersDecorative Landscape Borders
raised paver patio with gas fire pit
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Denver with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Contemporary Gardens
Contemporary Gardens
VisionScapesVisionScapes
This garden is a perfect example of contemporary city design for a small space. Two custom built hardwood planters provide some height and depth to the narrow front yard. While the tile walkway is set on a stable concrete base ensuring safe passage in and out of the home in both summer and winter. The private back yard maximizes space by using a custom built hardwood table as both an architectural piece that defines the fire pit area, and an optional servery for larger dining parties. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes
Small space patio conversion
Small space patio conversion
1st Impressions Landscape Construction1st Impressions Landscape Construction
Intimate patio in small space replaced old elevated deck.
Small classic back patio in Cleveland with concrete paving and no cover.

Small Patio with Concrete Paving 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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