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Luxury Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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A Relaxing Anytime Retreat
A Relaxing Anytime Retreat
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Photo of a large classic back patio in Richmond with a fireplace, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Centered on an arched pergola, the gas grill is convenient to bar seating, the refrigerator and the trash receptacle. The pergola ties into other wood structures on site and the circular bar reflects a large circular bluestone insert on the patio.
Urban Outdoor Living
Urban Outdoor Living
Trevor Fulmer DesignTrevor Fulmer Design
To create a colonial outdoor living space, we gut renovated this patio, incorporating heated bluestones, a custom traditional fireplace and bespoke furniture. The space was divided into three distinct zones for cooking, dining, and lounging. Firing up the built-in gas grill or a relaxing by the fireplace, this space brings the inside out.
Decks, Patios, and Outdoor Living
Decks, Patios, and Outdoor Living
Balducci ExteriorsBalducci Exteriors
Outdoor kitchen with beautiful stone and stainless steel appliances. The pergola is perfect for additional shade.
Photo of a large classic back patio in Richmond with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Hillside
Hillside
Surfaces USASurfaces USA
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
Neo-Prairie Style Parade Home
Neo-Prairie Style Parade Home
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
This Neo-prairie style home with its wide overhangs and well shaded bands of glass combines the openness of an island getaway with a “C – shaped” floor plan that gives the owners much needed privacy on a 78’ wide hillside lot. Photos by James Bruce and Merrick Ales.
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
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Roof Color: Weathered Wood Siding Color: Benjamin Moore matched to C2 Paint's Wood Ash Color.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Boston with concrete paving and no cover.
Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture
Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Design ideas for an expansive traditional side patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Carroll St. Residence
Carroll St. Residence
Palette ArchitecturePalette Architecture
Medium sized traditional patio in New York with concrete paving and no cover.
Custom Transitional
Custom Transitional
Peery HomesPeery Homes
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Other with no cover.
The Campiello 3
The Campiello 3
abarnaiabarnai
“I am so pleased with all that you did in terms of design and execution.” // Dr. Charles Dinarello • Our client, Charles, envisioned a festive space for everyday use as well as larger parties, and through our design and attention to detail, we brought his vision to life and exceeded his expectations. The Campiello is a continuation and reincarnation of last summer’s party pavilion which abarnai constructed to cover and compliment the custom built IL-1beta table, a personalized birthday gift and centerpiece for the big celebration. The fresh new design includes; cedar timbers, Roman shades and retractable vertical shades, a patio extension, exquisite lighting, and custom trellises.
Lakeside Overlook | Patios
Lakeside Overlook | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Natural stone patio and firepit overlooking Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Bellaire 2
Bellaire 2
BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, IncBwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc
Large traditional back patio in Houston with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Custom Traditional Home in Bellaire, Texas
Custom Traditional Home in Bellaire, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design Outdoor patio with fireplace, wall mounted TV, and summer kitchen
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Houston with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
New Orleans Townhouse
New Orleans Townhouse
Trapolin-Peer ArchitectsTrapolin-Peer Architects
This is an example of a large classic courtyard patio in New Orleans 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.
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Other with a fire feature, stamped concrete and no cover.
Eicher Project
Eicher Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Bruce Saunders, CGLLC
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Outdoor Grills
Outdoor Grills
CAPITOL HARDSCAPESCAPITOL HARDSCAPES
Custom Outdoor Kitchen with High end Lynx Grill, Granite Countertop, Outdoor Refrigerator, Warming Drawer Outoor sink. The floor is Travertine installed to a French pattern
Exterior Family Room
Exterior Family Room
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The outdoor kitchen includes a wood burning pizza oven from Italy, two gas grills, a smoker, drink/condiment cooler and stainless steel doors and cabinets for storage. The upper area is mortared bluestone on a footed screed and steps down to the full-range bluestone patio. A sailor course of Belden 760 pavers links to the same bricks in the fire place and home. The overhead cedar pergola was painted white to architecturally match the home features 18 dimmable down lights.

Luxury 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.
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