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Arbor/Canopy Systems
Arbor/Canopy Systems
Air Sun Screen & Awning Inc.Air Sun Screen & Awning Inc.
Canopy System Added to Arbor, Redwood City
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Carman Bay Cottage (Lake Minnetonka)
Carman Bay Cottage (Lake Minnetonka)
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
East Hampton Home
East Hampton Home
Elizabeth Kohn DesignElizabeth Kohn Design
Large traditional back patio in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.
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Windsor Windows & Doors
Windsor Windows & Doors
Level OneLevel One
Clad windows and doors.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Orlando with decking and a roof extension.
West London Courtyard
West London Courtyard
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Small classic courtyard patio in London with brick paving.
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.
Our Work
Our Work
Genesis Group LLCGenesis Group LLC
Photo of a large classic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Saratoga
Saratoga
HWH Home and GardenHWH Home and Garden
Outdoor firepit with natural gas. Calstone pavers and Roman Stone custom built with 24" gas ring in 36" pit.
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Entertainers Outdoor Kitchen
Entertainers Outdoor Kitchen
Southview DesignSouthview Design
The top tier of this backyard landscape is complete with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, outdoor living space and outdoor eating area. The kitchen provides plenty of storage space along with a refrigerator, sink, and barbecue.
Classic Patio
Classic Patio
Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.
Gary Knaub
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Pizza Oven
Outdoor Pizza Oven
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
All photos by Linda Oyama Bryan. Home restoration by Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction
Medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Beacon Hill Bliss
Beacon Hill Bliss
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Alan & Linda Detrick Photography LLC
Inspiration for a traditional patio in New York.
Dal-Rich Outdoor Kitchen and Grilling spaces
Dal-Rich Outdoor Kitchen and Grilling spaces
Dal-Rich Design & ConstructionDal-Rich Design & Construction
© Daniel Bowman Ashe www.visuocreative.com for Dal-Rich Construction, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a gazebo.
Atherton Farmhouse
Atherton Farmhouse
Clarum HomesClarum Homes
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with no cover.
Shanahan
Shanahan
Colorado Comfort Products, Inc.Colorado Comfort Products, Inc.
Richard Hall
Traditional patio in Denver with brick paving and a fire feature.
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
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
SJ RenovationsSJ Renovations
Custom outdoor kitchen, Copyright SJ Renovations
Photo of a traditional patio in Vancouver with a bbq area.
St. Louis County Residences
St. Louis County Residences
Frisch Masonry, Inc.Frisch Masonry, Inc.
This little hobbit like edifice is an outdoor pizza oven. We think it's so cute we love to talk about it!
This is an example of a classic patio in St Louis with no cover and a bbq area.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Overstream, Inc.Overstream, Inc.
Blue Max & Belgard
Traditional patio in Charlotte with a fire feature and a gazebo.

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.
Leech Lake 2 Outdoor Shower
Leech Lake 2 Outdoor Shower
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic side patio in Minneapolis with an outdoor shower and decking.
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