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Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Cochrane DesignCochrane Design
This grand fireplace inhabits a sleek walnut coloured outdoor seating area, with stone tile flooring. The topiary bushes are strategically placed for an elegant finish, and the roman sculpture bust and outdoor lighting add an extra layer of grandeur to this area.
Lytton Park - Spacious Backyard
Lytton Park - Spacious Backyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Toronto with natural stone paving and fencing.
Dana Pointe Whole Home Remodel
Dana Pointe Whole Home Remodel
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelSea Pointe Design & Remodel
Carolyn Hall - Sea Pointe Construction Design Consultant
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Orange County with fencing.
Modern farmhouse
Modern farmhouse
Jablonski AssociatesJablonski Associates
Inspiration for a classic back patio in New York with a pergola and fencing.
Indian Hills Hampton
Indian Hills Hampton
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Detail view of structural brackets supporting balcony Photography by Susan Gilmore
Photo of a traditional patio in Minneapolis with a roof extension and fencing.
Advantage Basements London
Advantage Basements London
Chris SnookChris Snook
Chris Snook
Photo of a classic patio in London with 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.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Platinum Homes by Mark MolthanPlatinum Homes by Mark Molthan
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Dallas with fencing.
Knott
Knott
Kaufman Homes, Inc.Kaufman Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard patio in Portland with fencing.
Patio To Backyard
Patio To Backyard
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Plenty of green grass, as well as a fenced garden, makes this home a paradise for families.
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Salt Lake City with fencing, gravel and a pergola.
White Rock
White Rock
Bearmark Design & LandscapeBearmark Design & Landscape
Collection of photos for landscape installation of a gardeners garden
Photo of a traditional patio in Vancouver with decking and fencing.
Nomadic Vintage
Nomadic Vintage
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Sarah Greenman © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a classic back patio in Dallas with fencing.
New Orleans Project
New Orleans Project
Pickard Design StudioPickard Design Studio
This is an example of a large classic front patio in Dallas with no cover, tiled flooring and fencing.
CLEAN TRADITIONAL
CLEAN TRADITIONAL
TY LARKINS INTERIORSTY LARKINS INTERIORS
CHAD CHENIER PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an example of a classic side patio in New Orleans with decking, no cover and fencing.
Natural Los Feliz Tudor
Natural Los Feliz Tudor
Kate Anne Landscape Design & BuildKate Anne Landscape Design & Build
Photo of a classic patio in Los Angeles with fencing.
Corona del Mar 2
Corona del Mar 2
Garden StudioGarden Studio
www.nicholasgingold.com
Photo of a large classic back patio in Orange County with no cover and fencing.
Holland Park House Renovation
Holland Park House Renovation
TylerMandic LtdTylerMandic Ltd
TylerMandic Ltd
Photo of a large traditional side patio in London with natural stone paving, no cover and fencing.
Small-town Traditional
Small-town Traditional
The Landmark GroupThe Landmark Group
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Toronto with no cover and fencing.
Exterior Renovation in Potomac, MD
Exterior Renovation in Potomac, MD
BOWABOWA
These spaces, along with the multiple outdoor seating areas, all focus on the new pool, spa, water features, fire pit and extensive landscaping. © Bob Narod Photography and BOWA
Queen Anne Home
Queen Anne Home
Nyce GardensNyce Gardens
Inspiration for a classic back patio in Seattle 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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