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Traditional Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Flex Roof
Armadillo Convertible Room SolutionsArmadillo Convertible Room Solutions
Available in different fabrics and colors. All products are custom made. We chose the top-rated "Gennius Awning" for our FlexRoof. The FlexRoof is a roller-roof system, from KE Durasol Awnings, one of the best rated awning companies. The FlexRoof is more unique than traditional awnings on the market, such as retractable awnings. The FlexRoof is built onto a pergola-type frame (or mounted onto a FlexRoom) which aesthetically enhances your outdoor space and adds function as an outdoor room. The FlexRoof provides overhead protection from outdoor elements with design and innovation. Our FlexRoof can be installed together with or separately from a FlexRoom. All FlexRoofs are custom designed and are available in a variety of frame options, fabrics, and colors. Lights and/or speaker installations are optional.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoorliving By Kenneth ReillyOutdoorliving By Kenneth Reilly
Photo of a large classic back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, an awning and concrete paving.
Small Patio
Small Patio
Landscape By DesignLandscape By Design
Design ideas for a small traditional side patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Turf World Co.Turf World Co.
Turf World Co. Parma. Ohio
Large traditional back patio in Cleveland with brick paving and an awning.
Rose City Fence & Patio Construction
Rose City Fence & Patio Construction
Rolling Hills Remodeling LLCRolling Hills Remodeling LLC
Starting things off with a level post and beam setup on this patio cover
Photo of a small traditional front patio in Portland with an awning.
Landmarks City Home
Landmarks City Home
Advanced Architectural Design, Ltd. 847 392 5309Advanced Architectural Design, Ltd. 847 392 5309
Classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Small traditional side patio in Houston with concrete slabs and an awning.
Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Hawaii with decking and an awning.
SF Bay Area
SF Bay Area
Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic patio in San Francisco with an awning.
Falls Church Pavilion with Stone Column Bases
Falls Church Pavilion with Stone Column Bases
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Freestanding pavilion with stone column bases over a concrete paver patio. Located in Falls Church, VA
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and an awning.
New Orleans Reimagined
New Orleans Reimagined
Swallowtail ArchitectureSwallowtail Architecture
Tripp Smith
Photo of a large classic courtyard patio in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.
"H" Paver Patio and Backyard Landscape
"H" Paver Patio and Backyard Landscape
Mill Brothers Landscape GroupMill Brothers Landscape Group
Inspiration for a classic back patio in Denver with concrete paving and an awning.
valorizzazione porticato - autunno
valorizzazione porticato - autunno
Aria di Casa | Home StagingAria di Casa | Home Staging
Traditional back patio in Other with natural stone paving and an awning.
Retractable Awning
Retractable Awning
Sun City Awning and PatioSun City Awning and Patio
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Phoenix with an awning.
Project 14
Project 14
Gulf Coast Retractable Screens IncGulf Coast Retractable Screens Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
The Accidental DecoratorThe Accidental Decorator
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.
Exterior Doors
Exterior Doors
ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by MyersELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers
Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Andersen 400 Series Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Door
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side patio in Baltimore with concrete slabs and an awning.
Motorized Retractable Awning
Motorized Retractable Awning
Awnings on the SideAwnings on the Side
Traditional back patio in New York with an awning.
Awnings
Awnings
DuHADWAYDuHADWAY
After that long winter come outside and enjoy your patio day or night!
Design ideas for a classic patio in Other with an awning.
Hot tub cover and privacy screens
Hot tub cover and privacy screens
Pike Awning CompanyPike Awning Company
Pike Awning
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Portland with brick paving and an awning.

Traditional Patio with an Awning 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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