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Michael D'Angelo Landscape Architecture LLCMichael D'Angelo Landscape Architecture LLC
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Boston.
A Poolscape to be Enjoyed Year-Round
A Poolscape to be Enjoyed Year-Round
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Large classic back patio in Richmond with concrete paving, a pergola and a bar area.
Pool House
Pool House
Glenda Meads ArchitectsGlenda Meads Architects
Inspiration for a classic patio in Detroit with a fireplace and a gazebo.
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Hermitage
Hermitage
Urban Building GroupUrban Building Group
Jim Schmid Photography
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature and no cover.
Condrich Project
Condrich Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
BruceSaundersPhotography.com
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Terrasse et contour de piscine en travertin clair 40x60
Terrasse et contour de piscine en travertin clair 40x60
ID PROJECTTID PROJECTT
Terrasse en travertin clair 40x60 pose décalée
Inspiration for a large traditional patio in Other.
Park Slope, Brooklyn Garden Design, Water Fountain, Travertine Paver, Wood fence
Park Slope, Brooklyn Garden Design, Water Fountain, Travertine Paver, Wood fence
Todd Haiman Landscape DesignTodd Haiman Landscape Design
Brooklyn Garden Design © Todd Haiman Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with concrete paving and no cover.
Back Patio with Firepit & Built in BBQ
Back Patio with Firepit & Built in BBQ
Manzer's Landscape Design & DevelopmentManzer's Landscape Design & Development
Photo of a large classic back patio in New York with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
JACUZZI
JACUZZI
Oregon Hot TubOregon Hot Tub
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Portland with decking.
Outdoor Fondulac Stone Fireplace and Pizza Oven in St. Louis Park, MN
Outdoor Fondulac Stone Fireplace and Pizza Oven in St. Louis Park, MN
English StoneEnglish Stone
This is an outdoor stone fireplace and Pizza oven built with a unique over/under design. In St. Louis Park, MN By English Stone
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Minneapolis with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
Mercer Island Waterfront Estate
Mercer Island Waterfront Estate
Shuler ArchitectureShuler Architecture
Here's one of our most recent projects that was completed in 2011. This client had just finished a major remodel of their house in 2008 and were about to enjoy Christmas in their new home. At the time, Seattle was buried under several inches of snow (a rarity for us) and the entire region was paralyzed for a few days waiting for the thaw. Our client decided to take advantage of this opportunity and was in his driveway sledding when a neighbor rushed down the drive yelling that his house was on fire. Unfortunately, the house was already engulfed in flames. Equally unfortunate was the snowstorm and the delay it caused the fire department getting to the site. By the time they arrived, the house and contents were a total loss of more than $2.2 million. Our role in the reconstruction of this home was two-fold. The first year of our involvement was spent working with a team of forensic contractors gutting the house, cleansing it of all particulate matter, and then helping our client negotiate his insurance settlement. Once we got over these hurdles, the design work and reconstruction started. Maintaining the existing shell, we reworked the interior room arrangement to create classic great room house with a contemporary twist. Both levels of the home were opened up to take advantage of the waterfront views and flood the interiors with natural light. On the lower level, rearrangement of the walls resulted in a tripling of the size of the family room while creating an additional sitting/game room. The upper level was arranged with living spaces bookended by the Master Bedroom at one end the kitchen at the other. The open Great Room and wrap around deck create a relaxed and sophisticated living and entertainment space that is accentuated by a high level of trim and tile detail on the interior and by custom metal railings and light fixtures on the exterior.
Custom Built Brick and Stucco Home
Custom Built Brick and Stucco Home
Suiter Construction Company, Inc.Suiter Construction Company, Inc.
Traditional patio in Charleston with a water feature and brick paving.
Fire pit
Fire pit
Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.
The fire pit is placed in a spot in the patio to enjoy the golf course.
Traditional patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Outdoor Fireplace with pizza oven
Outdoor Fireplace with pizza oven
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Pizza oven, outdoor fireplace, outdoor living area, seat wall, paver patio, outdoor furniture, wood box, fire feature, planting around patio, cultured stone, natural stone, hearth, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, dining and living area, child's play structure and play ground, spacious lawn and plantings.
Romantic Tarrytown Terrace
Romantic Tarrytown Terrace
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
Often, less is more. Take this landscape design composed of climbing roses, hydrangeas, and lilies surrounding a bluestone terrace. This small, suburban garden feels both expansive and intimate. Japanese forest grass softens the edge of the terrace and adds just enough of a modern look to make the garden’s owners, urban transplants, happy. “My husband and I were looking for an outdoor space that had a secret-garden feeling,” says homeowner Anne Lillis-Ruth. “We’ve had fun adding furniture, antique planters, and a stone fountain to [landscape designer] Robert Welsch’s beautiful landscape. The white and green plantings provide the perfect backdrop to my collection of colorful table linens, glassware, and china. We love our garden!” Dean Fisher loved it, too. “The setting is so lovely and relaxed. It evokes the south of France, with its intimate scale and the integration of house and patio through the use of the vines and other plantings.”
Harvard Yale
Harvard Yale
DayHouse StudioDayHouse Studio
Traditional patio with a fire feature and a pergola.
Valley View
Valley View
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Denver with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Cheviot Hills Transitional
Cheviot Hills Transitional
Deirdre Doherty InteriorsDeirdre Doherty Interiors
This is an example of a traditional patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Bow Mar Ranch Remodel
Bow Mar Ranch Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Inspiration for a large classic patio in Denver with a fireplace.

Traditional 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.
Oasis
Oasis
Carol Kurth Architecture + InteriorsCarol Kurth Architecture + Interiors
A modern outdoor shower.
Photo of a traditional patio in New York with an outdoor shower and no cover.
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