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Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Style Outdoor Living Space
Traditional Style Outdoor Living Space
Pristine AcresPristine Acres
Traditional back patio in Richmond with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bbq area.
Custom Brookhaven Home
Custom Brookhaven Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
Willet Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard
Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Daniel Feldkamp @ Visual Edge Imaging
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Columbus with brick paving and a pergola.
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Charming Cottage Courtyard
Charming Cottage Courtyard
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and no cover.
C-Stamped Concrete Patio
C-Stamped Concrete Patio
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with fieldstone pattern, the darker gray border, and the curves makes this patio look amazing.
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Other with a fire feature, stamped concrete and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
Texas Outdoor ImpressionsTexas Outdoor Impressions
Photo of a large classic back patio in Houston with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Award Winning Orinda Backyard
Award Winning Orinda Backyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Our Work
Our Work
Madison Furniture & InteriorsMadison Furniture & Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Orlando with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Friar Tuck Lane
Friar Tuck Lane
Lucas Eilers Design Associates, LLPLucas Eilers Design Associates, LLP
Julie Soefer Photography
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Ledgestone Custom Home 3
Ledgestone Custom Home 3
Hollison Custom HomesHollison Custom Homes
Photo of a classic patio in Other.
An Enchanted Evening
An Enchanted Evening
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Expansive classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Hot Tub Installations
Hot Tub Installations
Minnesota Hot TubsMinnesota Hot Tubs
Bullfrog R7 spa with American-made A&B accessories.
Photo of a classic patio in Minneapolis.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Van Putte LandscapeVan Putte Landscape
The outdoor fireplace and patio make a beautiful focal point in this exquisite backyard landscape renovation. Installed by Van Putte Landscape. - Photo Credit - Chipper Hatter.
Belgard Design Gallery
Belgard Design Gallery
John Madison Landscape Inc.John Madison Landscape Inc.
Medium sized traditional back patio in Orlando with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
fireplace / patio
fireplace / patio
Z.O. LandscapingZ.O. Landscaping
We create a patio area with fireplace in rear section of yard. It was a shady area with many tree roots so we dry-laid the patio using irregular blue stone.. We also install a separate sitting area in a side area using irregular blue stone. We then planted shade loving plants to enhance the area. Plants like native rhododendron, hydrangea, burkwood viburnum, Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel and sarcococca.
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Greater Pacific ConstructionGreater Pacific Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Concrete Flooring
Concrete Flooring
Concrete Magic Designs, LLCConcrete Magic Designs, LLC
Photo of a small traditional back patio in New Orleans with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Patio Doors
Patio Doors
A-1 GlassA-1 Glass
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in San Luis Obispo with concrete slabs and no cover.
Covered Lanai
Covered Lanai
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Giovanni Photography
Expansive classic back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen.

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.
Joe and family
Joe and family
Renz LandscapesRenz Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Raleigh with concrete paving and no cover.
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