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Traditional Black Patio Ideas and Designs

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2018 ASCC Award winning ... Oakton pool deck
2018 ASCC Award winning ... Oakton pool deck
Salzano Custom ConcreteSalzano Custom Concrete
Classic patio in DC Metro.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Frierson LandscapingFrierson Landscaping
Large classic back patio in Other with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Sunset District Residence
Sunset District Residence
Workroom CWorkroom C
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
Теплый вечер
Теплый вечер
Мастерская братьев ТитовыхМастерская братьев Титовых
Беседка. Спроектирована и построена в составе единого усадебного комплекса. Фотограф Александр Камачкин.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional patio in Moscow.
PD
PD
The Great BackyardThe Great Backyard
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and no cover.
Hardscape Highlights
Hardscape Highlights
Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with brick paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Orange County with a roof extension, an outdoor kitchen and tiled flooring.
Pergolas, Patio Covers, Gazebos
Pergolas, Patio Covers, Gazebos
Shade And Shutter Systems, IncShade And Shutter Systems, Inc
This Louvered Awning System is motorized and controlled via wall switch from inside the home. The pergola is pitched to allow for water runoff. Additional bracing was used to reduce potential for sway on windy days.
Barkman Stone Oasis Landscape Kits
Barkman Stone Oasis Landscape Kits
Barkman Concrete Ltd.Barkman Concrete Ltd.
Take outdoor cooking to a new level of excitement with our Harvest Grove Pizza Oven kit. With a built-in oven and wood storage, this kit provides the perfect spot to cook fresh gourmet pizzas and other oven baked recipes outdoors. Each kit includes all the pre-cut pieces you need and detailed plans for easy assembly. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.
Putting Green
Putting Green
ForeverLawn of the CarolinasForeverLawn of the Carolinas
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Raleigh with a fire feature, a pergola and brick paving.
Outdoor Makeover in Fairfax County
Outdoor Makeover in Fairfax County
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Michael Ventura
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a pergola.
Gates/Arbours
Gates/Arbours
Nature's Right HandNature's Right Hand
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side patio in Ottawa with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Austin/Tarrytown Traditional Elevation
Austin/Tarrytown Traditional Elevation
Montebella Homes, Inc.Montebella Homes, Inc.
Montebella Homes, Inc.
Traditional back patio in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Firepit
Firepit
PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Worcester MA Landscape Design & Construction
Worcester MA Landscape Design & Construction
Rutland Nurseries, Inc.Rutland Nurseries, Inc.
Brent Besse
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Boston with natural stone paving and no cover.
Worthington country club over 300 jobs since 1995
Worthington country club over 300 jobs since 1995
N&N PAINTING of SWFLN&N PAINTING of SWFL
Large traditional back patio in Miami with concrete slabs.
Western Springs - Entry Sidewalk & Outdoor Living Patio
Western Springs - Entry Sidewalk & Outdoor Living Patio
Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.
Yorkville Hill Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Design & LivingOutdoor Design & Living
Medium sized classic back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
Sharpsville
Sharpsville
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
After
This is an example of a medium sized classic front patio in Other with natural stone paving.
Hicks Street Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights, NYC
Hicks Street Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights, NYC
Kevin Dakan ArchitectKevin Dakan Architect
Francis Dzikowski
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in New York with concrete paving and a pergola.

Traditional Black 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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