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Victorian Side Patio Ideas and Designs

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Artist's Victorian - Alameda, CA
Artist's Victorian - Alameda, CA
Saikley ArchitectsSaikley Architects
This beautiful 1881 Alameda Victorian cottage, wonderfully embodying the Transitional Gothic-Eastlake era, had most of its original features intact. Our clients, one of whom is a painter, wanted to preserve the beauty of the historic home while modernizing its flow and function. From several small rooms, we created a bright, open artist’s studio. We dug out the basement for a large workshop, extending a new run of stair in keeping with the existing original staircase. While keeping the bones of the house intact, we combined small spaces into large rooms, closed off doorways that were in awkward places, removed unused chimneys, changed the circulation through the house for ease and good sightlines, and made new high doorways that work gracefully with the eleven foot high ceilings. We removed inconsistent picture railings to give wall space for the clients’ art collection and to enhance the height of the rooms. From a poorly laid out kitchen and adjunct utility rooms, we made a large kitchen and family room with nine-foot-high glass doors to a new large deck. A tall wood screen at one end of the deck, fire pit, and seating give the sense of an outdoor room, overlooking the owners’ intensively planted garden. A previous mismatched addition at the side of the house was removed and a cozy outdoor living space made where morning light is received. The original house was segmented into small spaces; the new open design lends itself to the clients’ lifestyle of entertaining groups of people, working from home, and enjoying indoor-outdoor living. Photography by Kurt Manley. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/artists-victorian/
Marblehead Neck
Marblehead Neck
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Design ideas for a victorian side patio in Boston with natural stone paving and a pergola.
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.
1831 Grade B1 Listed Martello House fully restored with modern additions
1831 Grade B1 Listed Martello House fully restored with modern additions
Des Ewing Residential ArchitectsDes Ewing Residential Architects
Patio Area
Medium sized victorian side patio in London with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
victorian
victorian
Elegant Custom ImagesElegant Custom Images
Photo of a medium sized victorian side patio in Orlando with decking and a roof extension.
Heritage Home – Renovation and Additions to Existing House, Clifton Hill
Heritage Home – Renovation and Additions to Existing House, Clifton Hill
Cathi Colla ArchitectsCathi Colla Architects
Emma Cross Photography
Photo of a large victorian side patio in Melbourne with concrete paving.
Dive Into Luxury
Dive Into Luxury
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
This is an example of a large victorian side patio in Seattle with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Custom Exteriors
Custom Exteriors
Beer Architectural GroupBeer Architectural Group
Medium sized victorian side patio in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Light Environmental Impact
Light Environmental Impact
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
Finished first phase Driveway, two patios, Pergola and Azek stairway to raised side doorway. Marilyn Musgjerd
Large victorian side patio in Chicago with concrete paving and a pergola.
Projekt: Nacka I - 'Rum för Dig' TV3
Projekt: Nacka I - 'Rum för Dig' TV3
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Den sociala trädgården
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian side patio in Stockholm.
Altan med med insynskydd av ameringsjärn
Altan med med insynskydd av ameringsjärn
Vikbacka DesignVikbacka Design
Detta trädäck lades 2020 och behandlades 2021 med Cioox för att få det grått i början av sommaren. Nu tycker vi att det har fått precis den färg vi önskar. Cioox rekommenderas. Detta är en förebild som visar hur det såg ut innan insynsskyddet.
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.
Light Environmental Impact
Light Environmental Impact
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
Permeable Pavers for the Driveway, two Patios and connecting walkways Marilyn Musgjerd
Large victorian side patio in Chicago with concrete paving.
Projekt: Nacka I - 'Rum för Dig' TV3
Projekt: Nacka I - 'Rum för Dig' TV3
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Den sociala trädgården
Photo of a medium sized victorian side patio in Stockholm.
Light Environmental Impact
Light Environmental Impact
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
Special base material that contain no fines, insures that the permeable pavers drain properly. Marilyn Musgjerd
Inspiration for a large victorian side patio in Chicago with concrete paving.
Altan med med insynskydd av ameringsjärn
Altan med med insynskydd av ameringsjärn
Vikbacka DesignVikbacka Design
Detta trädäck lades 2020 och behandlades 2021 med Cioox för att få det grått i början av sommaren. Nu tycker vi att det har fått precis den färg vi önskar. Cioox rekommenderas. En spalje av ameringsjärn är påbörjad.

Victorian Side Patio 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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