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Traditional Patio with Fencing Ideas and Designs

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3rd Street
3rd Street
Space InterventionSpace Intervention
Inspiration for a traditional back patio in Los Angeles with a pergola and fencing.
Pacific Heights Project
Pacific Heights Project
Rico's General Construction Inc.Rico's General Construction Inc.
Photo of a traditional back patio in San Francisco with fencing.
Various Projects
Various Projects
Harrington PorterHarrington Porter
Photo of a traditional patio in London with natural stone paving and fencing.
Entertaining Space
Entertaining Space
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Raised bluestone patio with custom trellis.
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Newark with natural stone paving and fencing.
Forest Hill Village Garden Setting
Forest Hill Village Garden Setting
Terra Firma DesignTerra Firma Design
Brandon Barre Architectural Photographer
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Toronto with no cover and fencing.
Small Home
Small Home
mark pinkerton - vi360 photographymark pinkerton - vi360 photography
mark pinkerton vi360 Photography
Inspiration for a classic back patio in San Francisco with fencing.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Cleveland with brick paving, no cover and fencing.
Craftsman style gatehouse
Craftsman style gatehouse
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
This Crafstman style gatehouse is surrounded by beautiful California native and Meditteranean drought tolerant plants that add seasonal color and texture to this outdoor space.
Napa Residence
Napa Residence
Blutter Shiff Design AssociatesBlutter Shiff Design Associates
Jay Graham Photographer
This is an example of a traditional patio in San Francisco with fencing.
Outdoor Living: Gardens & Patios
Outdoor Living: Gardens & Patios
Cue Group of CompaniesCue Group of Companies
Classic patio in London with no cover and fencing.
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in London with concrete paving and fencing.
Gardens
Gardens
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a classic patio in Seattle with no cover and fencing.
Ojai, California Projects
Ojai, California Projects
Janelle InteriorsJanelle Interiors
Traditional back patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs, no cover and fencing.
Rustic Country Living
Rustic Country Living
Ambrosio Landscape SolutionsAmbrosio Landscape Solutions
An intimate outdoor lounge area off pool framed by a trellis constructed out of barn timbers supported by stone columns. A stone fireplace anchors the space and helps create warmth.
Horse Country Residence
Horse Country Residence
Inviting SpacesInviting Spaces
Deep seating group near master bedroom spa
Inspiration for a traditional patio in DC Metro with fencing.
Modern farmhouse
Modern farmhouse
Jablonski AssociatesJablonski Associates
Inspiration for a classic back patio in New York with a pergola and fencing.
Maple St. Western Springs, IL
Maple St. Western Springs, IL
Rolling Landscapes Inc.Rolling Landscapes Inc.
Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a medium sized classic patio in Chicago with fencing.
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.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Photo by Samantha Robison
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a pergola and fencing.
Lincoln Park Historic Row House
Lincoln Park Historic Row House
Crystal Blackshaw InteriorsCrystal Blackshaw Interiors
Traditional patio in Chicago with fencing.

Traditional Patio with Fencing 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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