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Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living Spaces, Seat Wall, Firepit, Outdoor Fireplaces, Gazebo, Covered Wood Structures, Wood Fire Oven, Pizza Over, Custom Wood Decking, Ambient Landscape Lighting, Concrete Paver Hardscape
Geneva Transitional Home with Farmhouse Kitchen
Geneva Transitional Home with Farmhouse Kitchen
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Backyard with custom pergola and built in grill in Geneva, Illinois.
Large traditional back patio in Chicago with brick paving, no cover and fencing.
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor entertainment area
LDAW Landscape Architecture, PCLDAW Landscape Architecture, PC
Outdoor fireplace, stone terrace, BBQ area, stepping stone steps leading to rear of property.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
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JDS OUTDOOR DESIGNSJDS OUTDOOR DESIGNS
This is an example of a traditional patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Tranquil Escapes
Tranquil Escapes
Rocco Fiore & Sons, IncRocco Fiore & Sons, Inc
The woodland mulch path provides a transition from space to space and culminates at a recessed bluestone fire-pit surrounded by a 2¼-inch thick irregular bluestone tight-jointed seating area dotted with flower containers. The custom-made copper cover protects the fire pit when not in use.
Los Altos Landscaping & Pool
Los Altos Landscaping & Pool
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
The spacious entertainment "pavilion" features a gas burning fireplace, outdoor movie theatre, low energy LED lighting, a translucent ridge skylight with finishes and detailing to match the existing home. Ali Atri Photography
Cathy Carr, APLD
Cathy Carr, APLD
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
@ Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in DC Metro with no cover and natural stone paving.
Kathleen Burke Design
Kathleen Burke Design
Kathleen Burke DesignKathleen Burke Design
Soft grass bordering aged flagstone adds to the romance of this Georgian-style setting. The palette is consistently cool; even the tableware echoes the blue waters of the pool.
Classico Patio
Classico Patio
Inspiration for a classic back patio in London with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Gresham Project
Gresham Project
beautiful bones and purple stonesbeautiful bones and purple stones
Photo by Brian Lincoln
Photo of a classic patio in Portland with a fire feature and a pergola.
2007 Showcase
2007 Showcase
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Design ideas for a classic patio in Boston with a fire feature.
Dream Retreat
Dream Retreat
Change of Seasons - Gary KernickChange of Seasons - Gary Kernick
This private garden features an elegant fireplace patio paved with colorful peacock slate. A lap pool with spa, copper water bowls and an outdoor kitchen tucked in a corner complete this dream retreat.
Battersea House
Battersea House
Brian O'Tuama ArchitectsBrian O'Tuama Architects
Ed Park
Medium sized traditional back patio in London with no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Patina Home DesignPatina Home Design
Classic back patio in Chicago with gravel and no cover.
West Chester Restoration
West Chester Restoration
EC Trethewey Building Contractors, Inc.EC Trethewey Building Contractors, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic patio in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Classic patio in Dallas with a fire feature and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Jim Wrenn - Case Design/Remodeling Inc.Jim Wrenn - Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
Case Design/Remodeling Inc. Falls Church, VA Project Designer Jim Wrenn
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in DC Metro with a bbq area.
Log Cabin Retreat
Log Cabin Retreat
Dear Garden Associates, Inc.Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
Joints between irregular stone slabs were left wider than normal to allow for the planting of heat and traffic tolerant herbs in the joints. This effect allows the distinction between patio and garden to almost disappear.
Complete Outdoor Design/Build
Complete Outdoor Design/Build
Stewart Land DesignsStewart Land Designs
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

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.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Other with a pergola.
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