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Traditional Black Patio Ideas and Designs

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Fireplaces & Fire Pits - Under-Lit Fire Pit
Fireplaces & Fire Pits - Under-Lit Fire Pit
Red Valley Landscape & Construction IncRed Valley Landscape & Construction Inc
This fire pit comes with a surprising twist-- its lit both with the fire from above and lights from below creating a uniquely warm and inviting fire pit area.
Moon Bed
Moon Bed
Pioneer Family PoolsPioneer Family Pools
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with brick paving and no cover.
Summit Stunner
Summit Stunner
Jules Duffy DesignsJules Duffy Designs
Photography: Laura Moss
This is an example of a traditional patio in New York with fencing.
Historic Evanston Retreat
Historic Evanston Retreat
Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape DesignGreenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design
A custom designed and built Lannon Stone fireplace with bluestone hearth warms the patio on chilly Midwestern evenings. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature.
Concrete Gas Fire Pits
Concrete Gas Fire Pits
Wells Concrete WorksWells Concrete Works
Photo of a traditional patio in San Luis Obispo.
Outdoor Pavillion
Outdoor Pavillion
Sutherland Custom Builders (Sutherland Homes)Sutherland Custom Builders (Sutherland Homes)
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Salem Terrace
Salem Terrace
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
In the heart of the McIntyre Historic District, a Registered National Historic Landmark of Salem, you'll find an extraordinary array of fine residential period homes. Hidden behind many of these homes are lovely private garden spaces. The recreation of this space began with the removal of a large wooden deck and staircase. In doing so, we visually extended and opened up the yard for an opportunity to create three distinct garden rooms. A graceful fieldstone and bluestone staircase leads you from the home onto a bluestone terrace large enough for entertaining. Two additional garden spaces provide intimate and quiet seating areas integrated in the herbaceous borders and plantings. Photography: Anthony Crisafulli
P Street Garden
P Street Garden
Overmyer ArchitectsOvermyer Architects
View of rear facade from garden Photo by Sean Shanahan
This is an example of a classic courtyard patio in DC Metro with a pergola.
Cherry Hills Villiage Residence
Cherry Hills Villiage Residence
Weston Landscape & DesignWeston Landscape & Design
Photo of a classic patio in Denver.
Bordley 2
Bordley 2
Thompson Custom HomesThompson Custom Homes
photos by Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a classic patio in Houston with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Outdoor Kitchen and pergola Project in South Florida
Outdoor Kitchen and pergola Project in South Florida
LuxapatioLuxapatio
A complete contemporary backyard project was taken to another level of design. This amazing backyard was completed in the beginning of 2013 in Weston, Florida. The project included an Outdoor Kitchen with equipment by Lynx, and finished with Emperador Light Marble and a Spanish stone on walls. Also, a 32” X 16” wooden pergola attached to the house with a customized wooden wall for the TV on a structured bench with the same finishes matching the Outdoor Kitchen. The project also consist of outdoor furniture by The Patio District, pool deck with gold travertine material, and an ivy wall with LED lights and custom construction with Black Absolute granite finish and grey stone on walls. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our website at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online. You can also visit our showroom located in the Doral Design District (3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122) or contact us at 305-477-5141. URL http://www.luxapatio.com
Muirfield patio and pergola
Muirfield patio and pergola
UserUser
Backyard Retreats Patios & Ponds
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Columbus with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Stamped Concrete Sidewalk Entry to Pool
Stamped Concrete Sidewalk Entry to Pool
Integrity Concrete, LLCIntegrity Concrete, LLC
Stamped concrete patio and side walk entry to pool and pad to driveway. Pueblo base color and charcoal release.
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Charlotte.
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Custom Fire Art, LLCCustom Fire Art, LLC
Custom Fire Art
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Seattle.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
K Morris Landscape Design IncK Morris Landscape Design Inc
Keith Morris
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Fox Hollow
Fox Hollow
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Photographer: Bernard André
Photo of a traditional patio in San Francisco.
Brick with traditional plantings for shade
Brick with traditional plantings for shade
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Photography by Natalie DeNormandie, SegoDesign.
Small traditional courtyard patio in Boston with brick paving.
Provence on the North Shore
Provence on the North Shore
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and a gazebo.
Firepit
Firepit
PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.
Large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
KAM DesignsKAM Designs
Classic patio in Phoenix with a bar area.

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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