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Small White Patio Ideas and Designs

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Wandsworth Park
Wandsworth Park
BroseleyBroseley
Mark Westwood
This is an example of a small contemporary patio in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Pinecrest Residence
Pinecrest Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
photo by Chad Mellon
This is an example of a small country courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, gravel and a roof extension.
Penthouse Living
Penthouse Living
Kat Nelson DesignsKat Nelson Designs
Out door living space is a must for this home. We brought her style outside so the beauty of Atlanta can be enjoyed in comfort and style. Lisa Konz Photography
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Inside, the pool house is ready for entertaining. Raymond and Jennifer poured the concrete counter top themselves. The paneling on the front of the bar came from a large cupcake counter at a friend's antique store. When her friend was closing the store, Jennifer and Raymond dismantled the counter and salvaged the painted doors, which they then cut to size as needed. Antique stools reflect the patina of the bar in an effortlessly charming way. "I found them at the Columbus Country Living Fair," Jennifer explains. "They came from an old Amusement Park; I'm not sure which one, but I kept everything original to them." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
Chestermere Small Backyard
Chestermere Small Backyard
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
A very small backyard where space was at a premium. Our client wanted a sitting area with fire pit and low maintenance was a priority. We designed a simple stamped concrete fire pit patio that butted up to the corner of the yard and used beautiful natural rock slab step stones to carry from the lower walkout patio to both the fire pit patio and the Rundle side yard. Black mulch and some nice plantings rounded out the project. Easy and clean!!
Avila Modern Farmhouse
Avila Modern Farmhouse
STUDIO PRIME ARCHITECTURE (SP-ARC)STUDIO PRIME ARCHITECTURE (SP-ARC)
private patio retreat
Photo of a small rural back patio in San Luis Obispo with an outdoor shower, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Reportage
Reportage
Sandblomman interiorSandblomman interior
Marie Sandblom Rudsvik
Design ideas for a small mediterranean patio in Malmo with brick paving and a pergola.
Porch With Retractable Sun Mesh
Porch With Retractable Sun Mesh
Minnesota ScreensMinnesota Screens
Inspiration for a small classic side patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Seaside Home
Seaside Home
By Design Landscapes, Inc.By Design Landscapes, Inc.
Photography:Axial Creative
Inspiration for a small coastal back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
ample seating allows for dining, gathering, and play at the versatile rear yard space, which can be directly accessed from the interior study/office
Inspiration for a small back patio in Orange County with concrete slabs and no cover.
瀬田の家
瀬田の家
建築設計事務所イデアル建築設計事務所イデアル
中庭を見る。 ［Ｐｈｏｔｏ　西岡千春］
Small world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Patio Projects
Patio Projects
TKSL ConstructionTKSL Construction
Small classic back patio in Denver with no cover and stamped concrete.
Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Fig LandscapesFig Landscapes
Design ideas for a small country courtyard patio in Sydney with natural stone paving and a pergola.
West 6th Avenue
West 6th Avenue
Form CollectiveForm Collective
Eli Chamberlin
Inspiration for a small classic courtyard patio in Vancouver with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Pool - Haus
Pool - Haus
Valerie´s JOY OF LIVINGValerie´s JOY OF LIVING
KHC-NYC
Photo of a small bohemian patio in Munich with a gazebo.
Illinois 1
Illinois 1
Riverside Builders, Inc.Riverside Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Sacramento with concrete slabs and no cover.
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.
DecoSlat
DecoSlat
DECO AustraliaDECO Australia
Hawkesbury 35 display home by Better Built Homes featuring DecoSlat in DecoWood Natural Antique White.
Photo of a small nautical back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Pool - Haus
Pool - Haus
Valerie´s JOY OF LIVINGValerie´s JOY OF LIVING
KHC-NYC
Small bohemian patio in Munich with a gazebo.
Projekt: Silverdal II
Projekt: Silverdal II
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Eva Bengtsson
Photo of a small scandi back patio in Stockholm with a potted garden and concrete paving.

Small White Patio 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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