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Victorian Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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A Darling Patio, Fence and Gate in Napa, CA
A Darling Patio, Fence and Gate in Napa, CA
CRC Builders, Inc.CRC Builders, Inc.
Enclosed patio with white fencing, entry gate and trellis.
Small victorian side patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Platt Park New HOme
Platt Park New HOme
StudioHOFF ArchitectureStudioHOFF Architecture
Rear Porch
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Garage & Patio
Garage & Patio
Rod Sidley ArchitectsRod Sidley Architects
Exposed Aggregate Patio with white Portland Cement compass rose design and brick border. Stone bench with Indiana Limestone seat and caps.
Photo of a medium sized victorian back patio in Cincinnati with concrete slabs and no cover.
Chubb's Hill
Chubb's Hill
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Sam Gray
Inspiration for a large victorian front patio in Boston with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Planters & Urns
Planters & Urns
MRC Landscape ArchitectureMRC Landscape Architecture
Annual color design for a planter planted with tropical style annuals. Photo: MRC Landscape Architecture, 2009.
Inspiration for a small victorian courtyard patio in Other with concrete slabs and no cover.
Humboldt Residence
Humboldt Residence
Peter Quinn Architects LLCPeter Quinn Architects LLC
Peter Quinn Architects Photograph by Matt Hayes
This is an example of a small victorian side patio in Boston with concrete slabs.
Devonwood Estate
Devonwood Estate
Dian Barnes Landscape Design, LLCDian Barnes Landscape Design, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian back patio in Bridgeport with a living wall, concrete slabs and a pergola.
W Pabor Victorian Vision Covered Porch Addition
W Pabor Victorian Vision Covered Porch Addition
LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILDLIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD
This is an example of an expansive victorian back patio in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Mandalay
The Mandalay
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Covered wrap-around patio with built-in gazebo and white columns
Inspiration for a large victorian back patio in Denver with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Exterior - Back
Exterior - Back
Rod Sidley ArchitectsRod Sidley Architects
Exposed Aggregate Patio with white Portland Cement compass rose design and brick border. Stone bench with Indiana Limestone seat and caps.
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian back patio in Cincinnati with concrete slabs and no cover.
Devonwood Estate
Devonwood Estate
Dian Barnes Landscape Design, LLCDian Barnes Landscape Design, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized victorian back patio in Bridgeport with a living wall, concrete slabs and a pergola.
W Pabor Victorian Vision Covered Porch Addition
W Pabor Victorian Vision Covered Porch Addition
LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILDLIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD
Design ideas for an expansive victorian back patio in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Mandalay
The Mandalay
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Built-in gazebo and white columns on concrete slab
Design ideas for a large victorian back patio in Denver with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
W Pabor Covered Patio Addition
W Pabor Covered Patio Addition
LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILDLIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD
Victorian back patio in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Mandalay
The Mandalay
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Covered wrap-around patio with built-in gazebo and white columns
Large victorian back patio in Denver with concrete slabs and a gazebo.

Victorian 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 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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