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Small Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Wynnewood, PA: Black and White Outdoor Patio
Wynnewood, PA: Black and White Outdoor Patio
Bella B Home DesignsBella B Home Designs
Black and white outdoor furniture is so classic. This small alcove needed to be a fun outdoor hang out spot. We paired this classic set with an outdoor area rug, console, and outdoor greens to bring the space to life.
Landscape
Landscape
GCSF Pavers and LandscapeGCSF Pavers and Landscape
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in San Francisco with decking and a pergola.
Crenshaw Residence
Crenshaw Residence
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
Outdoor patio with gas fireplace that lives right off the kitchen. Perfect for hosting or being outside privately, as it's secluded from neighbors. Wood floors, cement walls with a cover.
Backyard Renovations | Patio Renovations and Decking
Backyard Renovations | Patio Renovations and Decking
LUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INCLUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INC
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, decking and a gazebo.
Rooftop Patio
Rooftop Patio
Compliment DesignCompliment Design
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Denver with decking and a roof extension.
The Wickery - Porches & Sunroom
The Wickery - Porches & Sunroom
The WickeryThe Wickery
Photo of a small traditional back patio in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Beach residence with Scandinavian feel !
Beach residence with Scandinavian feel !
Sharp Design SolutionsSharp Design Solutions
This outdoor sitting area has a retractable roof.
Inspiration for a small contemporary side patio in Central Coast with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Brothers PoolBrothers Pool
Photo of a small coastal front patio in Bridgeport with decking and a roof extension.
Cabanas and Patio Covers
Cabanas and Patio Covers
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, a gazebo and decking.
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Contained in a small courtyard, this intimate garden includes a full sized lounge chair along with an outdoor shower and full bath. The Herbert S. Frank Special Award recognizes exceptional design, unique use of materials and quality of construction in a residential landscape. Granted at the discretion of the California Landscape Contractors Association judges, this award is not necessarily given each year at the Trophy Awards event. In 2014, Confidence Landscaping, Inc. earned this important honor that carries the highly respected name of one of the founding members of the CLCA - San Francisco Bay Area chapter.
Inside-out Living
Inside-out Living
Fogpatch LandscapesFogpatch Landscapes
Redwood deck with spa and built-in bench
This is an example of a small retro back patio in San Francisco with decking.
Rockridge Redux - Extending an Elegant Home Outdoors
Rockridge Redux - Extending an Elegant Home Outdoors
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
The hot tub patio is designed to provide flexible furnishing options. When open or unfurnished the ground plane details and lighting bring the space alive. This area can also accommodate chaise lounge chairs or larger dining assemblies. The plantings envelop and calm the space.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Hertfordshire with decking, no cover and a fireplace.
Ynez
Ynez
Oregon Cottage CompanyOregon Cottage Company
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Portland with decking and a roof extension.
Southlake, TX - Brownstone Spa - Modern Outdoor Living
Southlake, TX - Brownstone Spa - Modern Outdoor Living
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
Another small back yard design challenge One Specialty was happy to take on. Our clients wished to remove a large planter bed against the wall and create a covered seating area in place of it. For the decking, we used Trex materials for lasting durability and easy maintenance and added new steps with lighting. The metal cantilevered pergola custom designed with shade panels provides the needed shade during the hot Texas summers. And to add more luxury, we suggested a vent-less fireplace ensuring the family could enjoy their backyard all year and our clients loved the idea!
MW Project
MW Project
Technospeak CorporationTechnospeak Corporation
The best feature of this photo is the water feature which can be turned on and off by the Home Automation system installed in the house. Lighting Control, Control4, Home Automation, Home Automation Los Angeles, Speakers, Technospeak, Technospeak Corporation – Los Angeles Home Media Design Technospeak Corporation – Manhattan Beach Home Media Design
Lakeside Drive Residence
Lakeside Drive Residence
Lorissa Kimm ArchitectLorissa Kimm Architect
Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in San Francisco with decking and a pergola.
Summer Hill
Summer Hill
UserUser
A pretty detached Georgian House (c1830) with delightful gardens and terraces with southerly views over Dartmouth and beyond. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Fremantle Courtyard
Fremantle Courtyard
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with decking and a potted garden.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)
Small traditional back patio in Phoenix with decking and a roof extension.

Small Patio with Decking 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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