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Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation
Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Garden Design By Kim Rooney Landscape architect, Client designed planting in containers, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Seattle Exterior Renovations By Fine Construction
Seattle Exterior Renovations By Fine Construction
Thomas Fine, CGR, GMB & CGPThomas Fine, CGR, GMB & CGP
Photo of a traditional patio in Seattle with a gazebo and a fire feature.
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Jennifer Messina InteriorsJennifer Messina Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in San Francisco with a pergola and a bbq area.
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.
Patio Doors
Patio Doors
A-1 GlassA-1 Glass
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in San Luis Obispo with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Patio Cover and Kitchen on the Lake: Fulshear, TX
Patio Cover and Kitchen on the Lake: Fulshear, TX
Tradition Outdoor LivingTradition Outdoor Living
This addition redesigned the feel of this backyard! The Covered Patio boasts beautiful stackstone column bases and cedar structure with tongue and groove ceiling. Enhancing this outdoor living and dining space, stamped concrete with curve appeal adds variation from the traditional concrete slab. The Outdoor Kitchen is nestled nicely underneath the patio cover leaving plenty of space for outdoor entertainment. The grill and granite countertops make preparing a meal easy to do while enjoying the gorgeous lake view! The gable roof with high ceiling creates lovely appeal for this outdoor structure.
Hillary Court Project
Hillary Court Project
RMF Landscape Construction Ltd.RMF Landscape Construction Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Los Angeles Front & Backyard Renovation
Los Angeles Front & Backyard Renovation
AD Design IncAD Design Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
Butlers Outdor DesignButlers Outdor Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Traditional patio in Other with a pergola and a bbq area.
Wheeler
Wheeler
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
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
Lupton
Lupton
Danes Custom HomesDanes Custom Homes
Danes Custom Homes
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Dallas with a living wall.
Chicago Landscape Lighting
Chicago Landscape Lighting
Accents LightingAccents Lighting
Exterior and Landscape Lighting of Chicago Urban Space.
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Chicago with fencing.
Greenwich Village Backyard
Greenwich Village Backyard
Jeffrey ErbJeffrey Erb
A dark backyard was given a new life with dramatic additions of built in planting beds, custom cut salvaged pavers, green screen trellis and a ton of charm. The reclaimed barn doors add a focal point to the east wall while the custom built two-tier planting system allows vines to fill this garden which spans two floors of the client's home.
Estate Residence
Estate Residence
Welcome Home Design GroupWelcome Home Design Group
Victor Coar
This is an example of a traditional patio in Other with a fire feature.
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.
Dena Brody
Dena Brody
Dena Brody InteriorsDena Brody Interiors
Photo of a classic patio in Houston with a bbq area.
Exterior
Exterior
Karli Moore PhotographyKarli Moore Photography
Karli Moore Photography
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Tampa with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bar area.

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
Photo of a large classic back patio in Phoenix with brick paving, an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
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