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Glebe Cottage
Glebe Cottage
Mark Wray ArchitectsMark Wray Architects
Design ideas for a rural patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Rooks Hill, Plaxtol Kent
Rooks Hill, Plaxtol Kent
OPEN architectureOPEN architecture
Farmhouse patio in Kent.
Country Manor House
Country Manor House
Hoi Interior Design LtdHoi Interior Design Ltd
Design ideas for a patio steps in Other.
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Glass Box Extension, London N8
Glass Box Extension, London N8
Haines Phillips ArchitectsHaines Phillips Architects
This project consisted of a contemporary glass box extension to the rear of a mid terrace house in Crouch End, north London. The existing ground floor contained a rather dark and cramped kitchen and breakfast room closet wing. Our design solution to improve this space and the connection between the house and garden was to add a rear extension to allow for a larger, more usable kitchen and a light filled sitting area opening out in to the garden through a full height structural glass box. The extension connects to the brick walls of the existing building with zinc clad roof and walls which include a hidden utility room cupboard projecting out in to the side passage of the garden. The structural glass box projects out from this and finishes above the zinc clad roof and secret gutter in order to allow light to penetrate deep in to the house. A new patio including raised planters has been added to the garden. This area is finished in the same floor tiles as the new rear sitting area and kitchen in order to create a seamless connection between the garden and house. Our design included detailed design and specification of the extension and new kitchen, finishes and lighting scheme and full project management and contract administration.
Little Inka
Little Inka
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Inspiration for a farmhouse patio steps in Cornwall.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in London with fencing.
Interior
Interior
PhoteriorPhoterior
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Essex.
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Large Epping Garden with Pool
Large Epping Garden with Pool
Stephane Lustig Garden DesignStephane Lustig Garden Design
Uber cool gated development in Epping. Our brief was to redesign the space to the rear of the house. We sited the pool, specified some gorgeous Italian pool tiling, re-shaped the decking adding in curves to what was a very ordinary rectangular deck. Following on with the curves we added a sandstone paved area and within that a dining terrace with a chunky oak pergola to support pendant lighting over the new dining furniture. We used a drought tolerant planting scheme with a mediterranean palette. The exception to this was the addition of Hydrangea panniculata for those beautiful big white flowers in the summer. Rabbits were a big problem and plants were also selected with this in mind.
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving.
Custom Home Builders
Custom Home Builders
Champion Custom Home BuildersChampion Custom Home Builders
This is an example of a rustic back patio in Houston with a fireplace.
Transitional Design - New Home
Transitional Design - New Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
The goal for these clients was to build a new home with a transitional design that was large enough for their children and grandchildren to visit, but small enough to age in place comfortably with a budget they could afford on their retirement income. They wanted an open floor plan, with plenty of wall space for art and strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces to maintain the original garden feeling of the lot. A unique combination of cultures is reflected in the home – the husband is from Haiti and the wife from Switzerland. The resulting traditional design aesthetic is an eclectic blend of Caribbean and Old World flair. Jim Barsch Photography
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
B Street DesignB Street Design
Ed Gohlich
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Olivenhain - Remodel
Olivenhain - Remodel
ProPacific Builders, Inc.ProPacific Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse back patio in San Diego with natural stone paving and a pergola.
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Georgian Colonial Back Exterior & Patio
Georgian Colonial Back Exterior & Patio
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
Patio and back exterior view of Traditional White Colonial home with green shutters. Expansive property surrounds this equally large home. This classic home is complete with white vinyl siding, white entryway / windows, and red brick chimneys. Large stone patio with glossy red and brown stone tile, has a surrounding low red brick wall.
Arlington
Arlington
Groff Landscape Design, LLCGroff Landscape Design, LLC
Medium sized modern back patio in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and no cover.
Lafayette Estate
Lafayette Estate
Diamond Construction Inc.Diamond Construction Inc.
This is an example of a country back patio in San Francisco with a pergola.
Estancia Remodel
Estancia Remodel
Laura Kehoe DesignLaura Kehoe Design
Laura Moss
Photo of a back patio in Phoenix with tiled flooring and a roof extension.

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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J.Lackey Interiors
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Suzy Thompson PhotographySuzy Thompson Photography
Photo of a patio in Nashville.
desierto curvazon
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Bianchi DesignBianchi Design
Design ideas for a large back patio in Phoenix with a fireplace and tiled flooring.
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