Yellow Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

Josh O'Malley, Beau Stinnette
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.

Santa Luz MiniMakeover

HomeScapes Home Staging San Diego

The main entry gate opens onto a large enclosed patio, with a private area, large fireplace and cozy seating.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

枇杷島の家

渡辺泰敏建築設計事務所

Photo of a modern courtyard patio with concrete paving and a roof extension.

Dolores - Patio After

Lewis Builders

Photo of a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Los Angeles with decking and an awning.

Bayt Jullanar

Claudio Modola Design

Internal Paved Courtyard Garden - Umm Suqeim Beach Road Villa, Dubai
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

まるでレストランのテラス席　タイルデッキのライトアップ

風知蒼　FUCHISO

This is an example of a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Tokyo Suburbs with tiled flooring.

Various Projects

Plantform Landscapes

Photo of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.

Sippewissett Retreat

Rapoza Landscape, Inc.

Natural stone steps and patio transition from the guest bedrooms to the lawn and garden areas. Rapoza Landscape
This is an example of a large traditional courtyard patio in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

中庭のある平屋建て住宅

三浦尚人建築設計工房

Inspiration for a modern courtyard patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.

Detail of Exterior Loggia Wall

Steven Martell Finishes

Wall Showing Custom Multi-Dimensional Glazing with Antiquing/Aging.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with natural stone paving.

1926 Estate Home in Tampa

Decorating Elves

Rodrigo Mendez
Traditional courtyard patio in Tampa.

Can SeV

TALLER A3 SC

Dirección de proyecto: Arq. Germán Tirado S.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

天空を望む家

T-plan

Modern courtyard patio in Other with concrete paving.

豊川市上野の家

株式会社kotori

家の中心に配置したウッドデッキの中庭。光をとどけ、風を運ぶ装置となります。また、回遊動線の中で、それぞれの空間の緩衝材の役目もあります。
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian courtyard patio in Other with decking.

BEFORE PHOTOS: Brooks Park Pergolas

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

BEFORE PHOTOS: Pergolas for the Brooks Park Community. These pergolas had fallen into disrepair, but after T. Morgan Construction was finished with them, they are sturdy and beautiful.

本中山の家～中庭のある平屋～

クローバー建築設計事務所｜CLOVER ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic courtyard patio in Other with no cover.

Duplex NLB

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Extérieur d'un atelier transformé en duplex
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in Paris with concrete paving.

柿の木坂Ｍ邸

小田宗治建築設計事務所

柿の木坂Ｍ邸
Inspiration for a modern courtyard patio in Tokyo with natural stone paving and no cover.

Bolton Road, E London

George and James Architects Ltd

Photographed by Ed Park
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Sussex with tiled flooring.

ラインの美しさを追求した邸宅

納得住宅工房株式会社

中庭と室内を行き来できる大きなサッシからたっぷりと光と風が入ります。この庭は外部の視線を遮る壁を立ち上げることでプライバシーを守りながらデザイン性も高めています。
Inspiration for a modern courtyard patio in Other with tiled flooring.

Yellow Courtyard 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 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 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 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 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 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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