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Back Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Kentfield Classic
Kentfield Classic
EJ Interior Design, Inc.EJ Interior Design, Inc.
Eric Rorer
Elegant Living
Elegant Living
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
A Garden for Entertaining
A Garden for Entertaining
Bestall & Co Landscape DesignBestall & Co Landscape Design
Stowe Mountain
Stowe Mountain
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior DesignTruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
To view other design projects by TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design visit www.truexcullins.com Photographer: Jim Westphalen
27 Bridge Lake Dr.
27 Bridge Lake Dr.
Maric Homes & RenovationsMaric Homes & Renovations
Daniel Wexler
Outdoor Fireplace and Patio
Outdoor Fireplace and Patio
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
This outdoor patio and fireplace added much needed outdoor entertainment space to this South Hills residence. Unit masonry walls were used to carve out more space on this hillside lot. An exposed aggregate patio is now the location of a seating area, unit masonry fireplace and outdoor kitchen.
Beacon Hill Bliss
Beacon Hill Bliss
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Custom granite seat walls and firepit with Pennsylvania bluestone cap. Random pattern square cut PA bluestone patio surface. Red Laceleaf Japanese Maple enframes the view. Alan & Linda Detrick Photography
Seaside Pool & Patio
Seaside Pool & Patio
Anderson LandscapeAnderson Landscape
Stone Seating with bluestone walkway and patio
Lakefront Living
Lakefront Living
White Cloud DesignWhite Cloud Design
Chief cliff rock walls terrace the hillside creating livable patio spaces in a challenging, steep-sloped backyard.
Inside Out
Inside Out
Ketron Custom BuildersKetron Custom Builders
live eat relax and play in the back yard
live eat relax and play in the back yard
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
fire pit creates a visual and physical connection from the sunken sitting area to the modern play house at the end of the backyard. the tigerwood ceiling opens itself to a spacious ipe deck that leads down to conversation pit surrounding the fire or the outdoor kitchen patio. the space provides entertainment space for both the young and the old. designed & built by austin outdoor design photo by ryann ford
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL
Rolling Landscapes Inc.Rolling Landscapes Inc.
Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor entertainment area
LDAW Landscape Architecture, PCLDAW Landscape Architecture, PC
Outdoor fireplace, stone terrace, BBQ area, stepping stone steps leading to rear of property.
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
Bluestone and Maple Creek Flat Stone Outdoor Fireplace in Edina
Bluestone and Maple Creek Flat Stone Outdoor Fireplace in Edina
English StoneEnglish Stone
Bluestone and Field stone Fireplace in Edina, Minnesota. by English Stone
Santa Barbara Style in Austin
Santa Barbara Style in Austin
Jenkins Custom HomesJenkins Custom Homes
Bergen County Landscape Designs
Bergen County Landscape Designs
Jacobsen Landscape Design & ConstructionJacobsen Landscape Design & Construction
SAN CLEMENTE Outdoor Renovation
SAN CLEMENTE Outdoor Renovation
Dupuis DesignDupuis Design
The client wanted to use this terrace for entertainment. All we needed was a proper layout, lighting, make it fun and functional. Budget was a question so we avoided any contracting work, mixed affordable and expensive items. The outdoor barbecue existed, so I added in a firepit table, RGB led lighted planters and cube stools, purchased aluminum planters from CB2 and had it painted in red (the client likes warm colors), outdoor furnitures from CB2 and voila !! Oh of course let's not forget the pillows and throw. Photo Credit: Coy Gutierrez
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
KCS Residential DesignKCS Residential Design
Summer Kitchen
Summer Kitchen
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Cedar shake and stone exterior with hand-hewn, reclaimed oak timber accents maintain a classic, aged appearance. Scott Amundson Photography

Back Patio with a Fire Feature 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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