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Traditional Patio with a Bar Area Ideas and Designs

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Pool House on a Georgian Estate
Pool House on a Georgian Estate
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Rich materials and strong geometries match the resolve of the brick. Cast concrete countertops and stainless steel cabinetry create a contemporary cooking space. The curved teak and stainless steel island has two tiers: one for the prep area and appliances, and a higher level for bar stool seating with direct views to a large, flat-screen television. Photography Gus Cantavero
Grillin' and Chillin'
Grillin' and Chillin'
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Phoenix Photographic
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with brick paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fiberglass pergola covering hot tub
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Landscaping done by Annapolis Landscaping ( www.annapolislandscaping.com) Patio done by Beautylandscaping (www.beautylandscaping.com)
Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bar area.
Outdoor oasis
Outdoor oasis
Jackie Glass Inc.Jackie Glass Inc.
Robin Stubbert Photography
This is an example of a traditional back patio in Toronto with a pergola and a bar area.
A Poolscape to be Enjoyed Year-Round
A Poolscape to be Enjoyed Year-Round
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Large classic back patio in Richmond with concrete paving, a pergola and a bar area.
Pool Pavilion
Pool Pavilion
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
Pavilion at night. At center is a wood-burning fire pit with a custom copper hood. An internal fan in the flue pulls smoke up and out of the pavilion. Octagonal fire pit and spa are on axis with the home's octagonal dining table up the slope and inside the house. At right is the bathroom, at left is the outdoor kitchen. I designed this outdoor living project when at CG&S, and it was beautifully built by their team. Photo: Paul Finkel 2012
Masonry Stone
Masonry Stone
Cinder & Concrete BlockCinder & Concrete Block
Techo-Bloc's Chantilly Masonry stone.
Photo of a traditional back patio in Baltimore with stamped concrete, a pergola and a bar area.
Leawood Outdoor
Leawood Outdoor
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Ceiling color is SW 7100 Arcade White and SW 6258 Tricon Black. Black and white chairs are Polart. Table material is 3Form. Ottoman is from Grandin Road. Pendants are from Restoration Hardware and custom painted SW 6759. Photography by Nancy Nolan
Lafayette, LA Outdoor Kitchen
Lafayette, LA Outdoor Kitchen
Backyard BuildersBackyard Builders
Outdoor Kitchen designed and built by Backyard Builders LLC, Lafayette Louisiana, Kyle Braniff,
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
Parker House Inc.Parker House Inc.
This is an example of a traditional patio in Houston with a bar area.
Wild Timber 1
Wild Timber 1
Holloway Company Inc.Holloway Company Inc.
Designed & Built by Holloway Company Inc.
Traditional back patio in DC Metro with a bar area.
McKinney Project
McKinney Project
Weisz Selection Outdoor Living SpecialistsWeisz Selection Outdoor Living Specialists
Photography: Ken Vaughn
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Dallas with a gazebo and a bar area.
Strait Lane Estate
Strait Lane Estate
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Replace worn furnishings with stylish white, lime, and turquoise metal furniture, designed to fit the scale and proportion of the space with practical Sunbrella fabrics in bright lime, turquoise, and white, repeated in combinations of solids, stripes, and diamond patterns, used with wise restraint and adding textural contrast to rough masonry, and shiny stainless steel for a smashing new look. Reinvent grandmother’s table and chairs with turquoise paint, new diamond seat cushions, and Vetrazzo for a great counterpoint to new contemporary furnishings. Photographer: Dan Piassick
REaryard REmodel
REaryard REmodel
jasonstrodl [adapture]jasonstrodl [adapture]
Perfect Images Photography
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Las Vegas with a pergola and a bar area.
Willow Glen Remodel
Willow Glen Remodel
Cabana Rehab InteriorsCabana Rehab Interiors
Traditional patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bar 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.
Cobblestone
Cobblestone
Ascent Custom HomesAscent Custom Homes
Photo of a traditional patio in Milwaukee with natural stone paving and a bar area.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Classic patio in Other with a roof extension and a bar area.
Outdoor Kitchen and Bar
Outdoor Kitchen and Bar
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a pergola and a bar area.
Entertainers Outdoor Kitchen
Entertainers Outdoor Kitchen
Southview DesignSouthview Design
The top tier of this backyard landscape is complete with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, outdoor living space and outdoor eating area. The kitchen provides plenty of storage space along with a refrigerator, sink, and barbecue.

Traditional Patio with a Bar Area 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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