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Filter House
Filter House
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
California Rancher with Pool House
California Rancher with Pool House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
For a family who love to entertain and cook - a chef worthy outdoor kitchen with plenty of room for dining al fresco.
Clinton Hill yard
Clinton Hill yard
Anthony Crisafulli PhotographyAnthony Crisafulli Photography
© Anthony Crisafulli 2014
Sharpsville
Sharpsville
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
After
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Design & LivingOutdoor Design & Living
BBQ's
BBQ's
Greenheart LandscapesGreenheart Landscapes
BBQ
Moon Bed
Moon Bed
Pioneer Family PoolsPioneer Family Pools
Fire pits
Fire pits
Great Escape LandscapingGreat Escape Landscaping
Hicks Street Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights, NYC
Hicks Street Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights, NYC
Kevin Dakan ArchitectKevin Dakan Architect
Francis Dzikowski
Fireplaces & Fire Pits - Under-Lit Fire Pit
Fireplaces & Fire Pits - Under-Lit Fire Pit
Red Valley Landscape & Construction IncRed Valley Landscape & Construction Inc
This fire pit comes with a surprising twist-- its lit both with the fire from above and lights from below creating a uniquely warm and inviting fire pit area.
Outdoor Fire Pit with Concrete/Grass Pavers
Outdoor Fire Pit with Concrete/Grass Pavers
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
We created a custom paver design and included a gas fire pit.
Summit Stunner
Summit Stunner
Jules Duffy DesignsJules Duffy Designs
Photography: Laura Moss
Historic Evanston Retreat
Historic Evanston Retreat
Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape DesignGreenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design
A custom designed and built Lannon Stone fireplace with bluestone hearth warms the patio on chilly Midwestern evenings. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
Lake Berry Residence
Lake Berry Residence
Winter Park DesignWinter Park Design
Jardin
Jardin
Hendy Curzon Gardens LtdHendy Curzon Gardens Ltd
Watson Project
Watson Project
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Bamboo privacy screen, built-in in-ground hot tub, built-in seating, cedar arbor, concrete herb garden, concrete planters, contemporary landscape, custom spa, fire feature, firepit, herb garden, hot tub, LED lighting, modern landscape, modern outdoor living, outdoor lighting, outdoor living space, smaller landscape space Be Burke Photography
Rooftop Residence
Rooftop Residence
Lightscape, Inc.Lightscape, Inc.
A nighttime outdoor living space is created by using recessed LED lighting set on a dimmer.
Residential garden
Residential garden
Emma Griffin Garden DesignEmma Griffin Garden Design
Emma Griffin
Northern Exposure // Patio
Northern Exposure // Patio
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
This homage to prairie style architecture located at The Rim Golf Club in Payson, Arizona was designed for owner/builder/landscaper Tom Beck. This home appears literally fastened to the site by way of both careful design as well as a lichen-loving organic material palatte. Forged from a weathering steel roof (aka Cor-Ten), hand-formed cedar beams, laser cut steel fasteners, and a rugged stacked stone veneer base, this home is the ideal northern Arizona getaway. Expansive covered terraces offer views of the Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish designed golf course, the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the US, as well as the majestic Mogollon Rim and Stewart Mountains, making this an ideal place to beat the heat of the Valley of the Sun. Designing a personal dwelling for a builder is always an honor for us. Thanks, Tom, for the opportunity to share your vision. Project Details | Northern Exposure, The Rim – Payson, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Thomas Beck, LTD, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
Stone patio with Mexican beach pebbles and fire pit

Black 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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