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Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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Poolside Entertainment
Poolside Entertainment
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in Austin with a pergola and an outdoor shower.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Genesis Group LLCGenesis Group LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Outdoor Shower Kits
Outdoor Shower Kits
Stonewood ProductsStonewood Products
Add Lattice to your Shower Panels with our custom Lattice Panel option. The Lattice option can be bench crafted for any shower kit model! Framed in 1 x cedar stock and built in to the doors as well, this is a great new style option for our shower kit collection!
Spanish Colonial
Spanish Colonial
LaMar Construction Inc.LaMar Construction Inc.
Photo of a traditional patio in San Francisco.
Outdoor Living Stone Veneer Fireplace - Coronado Stone Veneer
Outdoor Living Stone Veneer Fireplace - Coronado Stone Veneer
Coronado Stone ProductsCoronado Stone Products
This secluded oasis features an outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen adorned with Coronado Stone Products Eastern Mountain Ledgestone. This gorgeous outdoor living space is a perfect addition to this backyard and can be enjoyed by family and friends throughout the year. Coronado Stone meticulously handcrafts stone veneer replicas with an incredibly natural appearance. The deeply defined stone profiles and rich earthy hues blend perfectly with surrounding outdoor environments. Eastern Mountain Ledgestone / Carmel Mountain was used to enhance this secluded outdoor oasis. Image by Sustain Scape. http://sustainscapeaz.com - See more Outdoor Living projects from Coronado Stone Products
Outside Entertaining
Outside Entertaining
Sullivan, Henry, Oggero and Associates, Inc.Sullivan, Henry, Oggero and Associates, Inc.
This is an example of a classic patio in Houston with a bbq area.
Franksville I
Franksville I
Designs Galore, LLCDesigns Galore, LLC
Photo of a classic patio in Milwaukee.
Our Work
Our Work
Advanced Concrete Designs, IncAdvanced Concrete Designs, Inc
Photo of a classic patio in Oklahoma City.
Pool Deck Coating
Pool Deck Coating
Life Deck Coating InstallationsLife Deck Coating Installations
Create the look of brick, slate, flagstone, tile, or stone with Stamp-It, a cementitous overlay designed to permanently transform plain and ugly concrete into a beautiful, decorative surface.
Nethermead Residence
Nethermead Residence
Alchemy Design StudioAlchemy Design Studio
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Other with a fire feature.
Prosise Project
Prosise Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
A cedar free-standing, gable style patio cover with beautiful landscaping and stone walkways that lead around the house. This project also has a day bed that is surrounded by landscaping and a water fountain.
Viso Residence
Viso Residence
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLCLionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC
Oivanki Photography | www.oivanki.com
Large traditional back patio in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.
Cedar Pavilion and Patio
Cedar Pavilion and Patio
NWI Patio ProsNWI Patio Pros
Small traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and a pergola.
The Ultimate Outdoor Experience
The Ultimate Outdoor Experience
Northern Woodworking, Inc.Northern Woodworking, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a gazebo.
Austin/Tarrytown Patio
Austin/Tarrytown Patio
Montebella Homes, Inc.Montebella Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Villa Park
Villa Park
Interior Affairs -- Vickie DaeleyInterior Affairs -- Vickie Daeley
Outdoor Rooms and Backyards As outdoor rooms have become very popular, especially here in Southern California, we have found we are doing more and more of them every year! Southern California offers weather that permits such a privilege to entertain more than 10 months out of the year! From outside kitchens to barbeque and fireplaces we design beautiful outdoor rooms and backyards. Let us help you with your special outdoor room by designing the perfect place for you to entertain your family and friends!
Contemporary Craftsman
Contemporary Craftsman
Trilogy ArchitectureTrilogy Architecture
Design ideas for a large classic front patio in Other with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
MountainHouse
MountainHouse
Misiaszek Turpin pllcMisiaszek Turpin pllc
Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: MTA
Gazebo - Niagara On The Lake
Gazebo - Niagara On The Lake
TFSinc - Timber Frame Design and ConstructionTFSinc - Timber Frame Design and Construction
Beautiful traditional timber frame gazebo with wood burning fireplace and timber frame class coffee table.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Toronto with a fire feature, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Lincoln Park Historic Row House
Lincoln Park Historic Row House
Crystal Blackshaw InteriorsCrystal Blackshaw Interiors
Traditional patio in Chicago with fencing.

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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