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Red Hook
Red Hook
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photo by Lori Cannava
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen and decking.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature.
Pella® Architect Series® hinged patio doors open design possibilities
Pella® Architect Series® hinged patio doors open design possibilities
Pella Windows and DoorsPella Windows and Doors
Create a dramatic focal point for your home with energy-efficient Pella Architect Series hinged wood patio doors. Let in more light with optional sidelights. Choose from a variety of sizes, distinctive wood types, colors and grille options from Pella to set your home apart from others in the neighborhood.
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Hot Spring Deck Design
Hot Spring Deck Design
Hot Spring SpasHot Spring Spas
A beautiful addition to your outdoor space
Design ideas for a classic patio in San Diego.
San Roque Get-a-Way
San Roque Get-a-Way
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Naturalist, hot tub with flagstone, Stone Fire Pit, adirondack chairs make a great outdoor living space. Holly Lepere
Photo of a rustic back patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Birchgrove - Tiny Courtyard
Birchgrove - Tiny Courtyard
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
Photos by Katrine Mardini
Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a bbq area.
Dulwich§
Dulwich§
Abigail's GardensAbigail's Gardens
The finished garden, an abundance of plants compliment the design of this garden.
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
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Cabana's and Castia's
Cabana's and Castia's
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Rock fire pit and tellis
Design ideas for a classic back patio in San Francisco with a gazebo and a bbq area.
Ozone
Ozone
Swell HomesSwell Homes
DMax photography, Liz Prater interior design and fit out. Swell Homes addition and renovation.
Photo of a traditional back patio in Perth.
Classic Patio Renovation
Classic Patio Renovation
Hardscape ContractorsHardscape Contractors
Designed by, Olive Branch Integrated Outdoor Design Built by, VIP Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a classic patio in Omaha with brick paving and a bbq area.
Backyard Elegance
Backyard Elegance
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
The outdoor fireplace and raised spa, make a beautiful focal point in this exquisite backyard landscape renovation.
Photo of an expansive classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
Tucson Tortoises in the Shade
Tucson Tortoises in the Shade
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
This was a unique remodel project of a crowded backyard. The customers requested shade, screening from the uphill neighbors and a usable entertaining space all while working to integrate a suitable habitat for their desert tortoises. Unique elements include extensive shade sails, a waterfall with integrated tortoise beach, tortoise caves, tortoise friendly plantings, and a complete integrated landscape sound system. Roni Ziemba, www.ziembaphoto.com
House on River Lane
House on River Lane
Beinfield Architecture PCBeinfield Architecture PC
Jeff McNamara | McNamara Photography
This is an example of a rural patio in New York with a fire feature.
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Keir Residence
Keir Residence
True North ArchitectsTrue North Architects
Brigid Arnott - photographer
Contemporary patio in Central Coast with a fire feature.
72 The Parade Ascot Vale Victoria Australia
72 The Parade Ascot Vale Victoria Australia
Bagnato Architecture & InteriorsBagnato Architecture & Interiors
This simple back yard has a variety of materials to add visual variety such as stone walls and pavers, timber slatted fence which is decking ad paint rusted feature walls
Outdoor Fire Elements
Outdoor Fire Elements
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Classic patio in Dallas with a fire feature.
Alderwood Landscape
Alderwood Landscape
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a traditional patio in Seattle with a fire feature.

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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Portfolio of Designs
Portfolio of Designs
New Life LandscapesNew Life Landscapes
Traditional patio in Philadelphia with a pergola.
Exterior Spaces
Exterior Spaces
Tandem Architecture & ConstructionTandem Architecture & Construction
Landscape Architect: Jacobs/Ryan Associates, Photo Credit: Stephen Johnson
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Santa Barbara Modern Ranch
Santa Barbara Modern Ranch
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature.
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