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Victorian Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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English inspired Arts and Crafts style traditional home
English inspired Arts and Crafts style traditional home
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
Three sets of double French doors open onto this spacious stone patio, the perfect place for enjoying a sunny afternoon as well as for evening entertaining. Photo: Urban Habitats
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Salisbury & ManusSalisbury & Manus
This is an example of a medium sized victorian back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
KingsHaven Tudor Chapeaux Lantern Sconce, Curl Back and KingsHaven Montparnasse
KingsHaven Tudor Chapeaux Lantern Sconce, Curl Back and KingsHaven Montparnasse
KingsHavenKingsHaven
Photo of a medium sized victorian back patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Oak Park Italian Renaissance - Historic Charles S. Castle House
Oak Park Italian Renaissance - Historic Charles S. Castle House
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
--Historic / National Landmark --House designed by prominent architect Frederick R. Schock, 1924 --Grounds designed and constructed by: Arrow. Land + Structures in Spring/Summer of 2017 --Photography: Marco Romani, RLA State Licensed Landscape Architect
Lion's Gate
Lion's Gate
Nature's TouchNature's Touch
A fire feature and water feature combined make up the focal piece for the Lion's Gate hardscape. The backsplash for this feature is travertine. Hand carved in the center is a custom lion face made from Pennsylvania blue stone, containing a spout to release water. The border is hand carved out of Pennsylvania blue stone. and capped with Weston Cream. The design gives the appearance that water is shooting into dancing flames.
Heart of the Home Tour
Heart of the Home Tour
Mulberry's HomeMulberry's Home
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Harrison Boulevard
Harrison Boulevard
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Blu Fish Photography
Photo of a medium sized victorian back patio in Boise with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Cuttyhunk House
Cuttyhunk House
Richard Brown ArchitectsRichard Brown Architects
View towards Martha's Vineyard from new front porch on an island house that was totally renovated in keeping with the style on the island.
Large victorian front patio in Boston with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
Natural Stone Patio with Statue
Natural Stone Patio with Statue
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Outdoor natural stone patio complimenting the elegant garden statue fountain
Design ideas for a large victorian back patio in Atlanta with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Bruce B.
Bruce B.
Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile Inc.Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile Inc.
Dominick Tringali Architects/ Ross and Barr General Contractors
Photo of a large victorian back patio in Detroit with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.
Malvern Residence
Malvern Residence
Glackin Thomas Panzak, IncGlackin Thomas Panzak, Inc
The formal pool in the backyard utilizes the spa as the focal point. Relaxed plantings of ornamental grasses and large sweeps of perennials enclose the pool and blend seamlessly with the nature preserve behind.
Dartmouth Lodge House
Dartmouth Lodge House
UserUser
Garden terrace and view from a Lodge House in the Strawberry Hill Gothic Style. c1883 Warfleet Creek, Dartmouth, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan Cadle
Kent House
Kent House
Showhomes with Tracey McLeodShowhomes with Tracey McLeod
Caco Photography
Medium sized victorian back patio in Gold Coast - Tweed with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Exteriors
Exteriors
RARCO Contracting, IncRARCO Contracting, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, decking and a gazebo.
Historic Charm
Historic Charm
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Within the final design, this project boasts an interactive double water feature with a bridge-rock walkway, a private fire pit lounge area, and a secluded hot tub space with the best view! Since our client is a professional artist, we worked with her on a distinctive paver inlay as the final touch. With strategic coordination and planning, Alderwood completed the project and created a result the homeowners now enjoy daily!
Lion's Gate
Lion's Gate
Nature's TouchNature's Touch
A fire feature and water feature combined make up the focal piece for the Lion's Gate hardscape. The backsplash for this feature is travertine. Hand carved in the center is a custom lion face made from Pennsylvania blue stone, containing a spout to release water. The border is hand carved out of Pennsylvania blue stone. and capped with Weston Cream. The design gives the appearance that water is shooting into dancing flames.
Lion's Gate
Lion's Gate
Nature's TouchNature's Touch
A fire feature and water feature combined make up the focal piece for the Lion's Gate hardscape. The backsplash for this feature is travertine. Hand carved in the center is a custom lion face made from Pennsylvania blue stone, containing a spout to release water. The border is hand carved out of Pennsylvania blue stone. and capped with Weston Cream. The design gives the appearance that water is shooting into dancing flames.
Bruce B.
Bruce B.
Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile Inc.Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile Inc.
Dominick Tringali Architects/ Ross and Barr General Contractors
This is an example of a large victorian back patio in Detroit with brick paving, a water feature and no cover.
Bruce B.
Bruce B.
Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile Inc.Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile Inc.
Dominick Tringali Architects/ Ross and Barr General Contractors
This is an example of a large victorian back patio in Detroit with a water feature, brick paving and no cover.

Victorian Patio with a Water Feature 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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