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Small Patio with Fencing Ideas and Designs

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Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Landscape lighting at courtyard
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.
Small Courtyard Garden, Wimbledon
Small Courtyard Garden, Wimbledon
Luxury Garden DesignLuxury Garden Design
The garden is overlooked from two directions, however the seclusion the space provides is increased with the venetian fence
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in London with fencing and natural stone paving.
garden in the sun
garden in the sun
CATO creativeCATO creative
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving, no cover and fencing.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Photo by Samantha Robison
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a pergola and fencing.
Mulberry Walk
Mulberry Walk
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard patio in London with natural stone paving and fencing.
Entertaining Space
Entertaining Space
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Raised bluestone patio with custom trellis.
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Newark with natural stone paving and fencing.
New Custom Modern Studio in Palo Alto
New Custom Modern Studio in Palo Alto
MESH dbsMESH dbs
fredrik brauer
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with decking, a roof extension and fencing.
Simple Side Yard
Simple Side Yard
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A simple side yard features synthetic grass, built-in wood bench w/ storage, and a raised planter.
Design ideas for a small classic side patio in Los Angeles with fencing and concrete slabs.
Outdoor Space - Palo Alto, CA
Outdoor Space - Palo Alto, CA
Kanika Design Inc.Kanika Design Inc.
This patio space embodied a modern zen design in which our client could relax & engage with his guests in. PC: Robert Hatch Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and fencing.
中庭／オグハウス
中庭／オグハウス
合同会社インクアーキテクツ合同会社インクアーキテクツ
隣の実家と一体に計画した中庭のような屋外空間。ダイニングキッチンはこの庭とつながっていて、実家の勝手口ともつながっています。中庭を囲むようにデッキでベンチ設えていて、囲まれた屋外のくつろぐことができるスペースとなっています。 外壁は建替え前の既存建物の柱を古材として活用し、柿（こけら）板をつくって葺きました。柿板づくりと柿葺きは建主さん自らセルフビルドでつくりました。
Shoreditch Walled Garden
Shoreditch Walled Garden
Dan Hartley GardensDan Hartley Gardens
The clients are a sociable couple who wanted a garden that had year round interest, low maintenance and that they could entertain in. The garden is covered by a frame work of Oak beams providing a sense of enclosure. In time the scented star jasmine climbers will cover the fences and the beams, planting around the upper garden and below the bespoke corner bench will immerse the space in green. Low maintenance porcelain paving with clay paver feature add interest. A lounge area, Dining space, BBQ unit and bike store all built in Iroko hard wood, Small gardens have to work hard to balance function with aesthetic!
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
CATO creativeCATO creative
Design ideas for a small contemporary patio in London with fencing.
Trevor Street, London
Trevor Street, London
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Photo of a small classic back patio in London with no cover and fencing.

Small Patio with Fencing 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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