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Traditional Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Bayshores Traditional
Bayshores Traditional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Photo of a traditional back patio in Orange County with concrete slabs and no cover.
Phantom Springs
Phantom Springs
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
Large traditional back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Blue & Grey Patio and Outdoor Living Area
Blue & Grey Patio and Outdoor Living Area
Janiece Snyder DesignsJaniece Snyder Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Lake View Patio in Powhattan
Lake View Patio in Powhattan
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Medium sized classic patio in Richmond with an outdoor kitchen and concrete slabs.
Deck Patio & Bar
Deck Patio & Bar
Lowenoak Landscape DevelopmentLowenoak Landscape Development
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
jimmywhitephotography
Large traditional back patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.
Parlet Residence
Parlet Residence
Richard LuskRichard Lusk
Traditional back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality
Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality
Birchwood Construction CompanyBirchwood Construction Company
Photo of a large classic back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Custom 1 1/2 story (based on a Carabelle)
Custom 1 1/2 story (based on a Carabelle)
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
In the kitchen are these glass doors which lead to this amazing screen-in patio. The patio has a floor to ceiling fireplace that is perfect to keep warm by in any month of the year.
Pergolas/Standing Roof Structures
Pergolas/Standing Roof Structures
Solid Rock ConstructionSolid Rock Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Northeast Portland - Blessing Landscape Design, Client Installed Backyard
Northeast Portland - Blessing Landscape Design, Client Installed Backyard
Blessing LandscapesBlessing Landscapes
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Portland with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Cedar Fences
Cedar Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with concrete slabs and no cover.
Outdoor Living Contractors Nashville
Outdoor Living Contractors Nashville
RSU ContractorsRSU Contractors
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Nashville with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Picturesque Pool
Picturesque Pool
Nature's TouchNature's Touch
Several beautiful features make this jacuzzi spa and swimming pool inviting for family and guests. The spa cantilevers over the pool . There is a four foot infinity edge water feature pouring into the pool. A lazy river water feature made out of moss boulders also falls over the pool's edge adding a pleasant, natural running water sound to the surroundings. The pool deck is exposed aggregate. Seat bench walls and the exterior of the hot tub made of moss rock veneer and capped with flagstone. The coping was custom fabricated on site out of flagstone. Retaining walls were installed to border the softscape pictured. We also installed an outdoor kitchen and pergola next to the home.
Brick fire pit in natural setting
Brick fire pit in natural setting
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Located in the Skyway neighborhood of Colorado Springs, The natural gas fire pit is built from bricks.
Medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Walkways
Walkways
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
Inspiration for a traditional front patio in Minneapolis with concrete slabs.
Craftsman Patio
Craftsman Patio
Small traditional back patio in Houston with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Seating InnovationsSeating Innovations
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Salt Lake City with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Exterioirs
Exterioirs
Draper whiteDraper white
Draper White
Classic patio in Denver with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Great Hills Clubhouse
Great Hills Clubhouse
UserUser
Jerry Hayes
Classic patio steps in Austin with concrete slabs and a pergola.

Traditional Patio with Concrete Slabs 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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