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Ashler slate stamped concrete patio
Ashler slate stamped concrete patio
Fordson ConcreteFordson Concrete
outdoor shower
outdoor shower
Michael Woodall photographerMichael Woodall photographer
Michael Woodall
Pergola Garden
Pergola Garden
Paul Maue Associates Landscape ArchitectsPaul Maue Associates Landscape Architects
The pergola has a bench on the far side that gives a layered view of the gardens that flank the gravel path, the stone landing at the edge of the pond and beyond across the lawn to the perimeter border garden. Photo: Paul Maue
James Hurt
James Hurt
James HurtJames Hurt
James Hurt Lime wash on clay brick.
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
Steve Gray Renovations Inc.Steve Gray Renovations Inc.
Lighting in the stairs
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
K Morris Landscape Design IncK Morris Landscape Design Inc
Keith Morris
Sudbury
Sudbury
Pinney DesignsPinney Designs
Complete Custom Basement / Lower Level Renovation. Photography by: Ben Gebo For Before and After Photos please see our Facebook Account. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pinney-Designs/156913921096192
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
COOKE Balboa fire pit with auto ignition which can be operated with phone
Just a Fabulous Place to call Home
Just a Fabulous Place to call Home
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
A circular band inscribed within the bluestone patio continues through the outdoor kitchen and around the dining area. With our team’s renovation complete, the homeowners can now step outside into a garden finished at a level of detail consistent with their interior home finishes.
Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Archadeck of CharlotteArchadeck of Charlotte
This corner of the patio is the perfect place for an outdoor fire pit. The family can enjoy the view and some of the residual heat but it's out of the way enough that it doesn't take up any seating space. With the gorgeous gray concrete pavers for the patio, we were able to match the fire pit with lovely gray stacked stone and a flagstone top. The lovely curvilinear shape of the stone patio is counteracted with the straight edges of the pavers. The custom outdoor kitchen is perfectly placed under the covered patio so the master chef can stay cool in the shade with the ceiling fans on. Step down to the sunken eating area for an indoor feeling in the open air of this Matthews backyard retreat.
Garage Remodel project
Garage Remodel project
DeHaan Remodeling Specialists, Inc.DeHaan Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
DeHaan Remodeling Specialists, Inc. Garage Remodel Project
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Mirage Motorized Screens On Beautiful Expansive Outdoor Patio
Mirage Motorized Screens On Beautiful Expansive Outdoor Patio
Retractable Screens, LLCRetractable Screens, LLC
Multiple Mirage motorized screens on beautiful outdoor patio. All screens are recessed in stone columns and custom built wood cavities. Screens are completely concealed in cavities when not in use and all operate at the touch of a button.
Kalihiwai B
Kalihiwai B
Daniel Moran ArchitectDaniel Moran Architect
Contemporary Hawaiian Home on Kauai Photos DMA
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Balboa Fire pit table by COOKE
Balboa Fire pit table by COOKE
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
We custom make fire pits to the exact size our customers want to fit perfectly in their space, giving them the fire pit table center peace they will cherish forever.
Patio and Fire Pit - Summer 2011
Patio and Fire Pit - Summer 2011
Sun Valley LandscapingSun Valley Landscaping
Relax with family on friends on this beautiful patio overlooking the lake. Design by Sun Valley Landscaping. - Photos by Colin Conces
HIllside Entertainment
HIllside Entertainment
Michael Rosenberg Landscape ArchitectureMichael Rosenberg Landscape Architecture
Tight spaces on a steep oak hillside. New outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, fountain, spa, fire pit, and gazebo. Drought tolerant planting with drip irrigation throughout.
Exterior | covered porch
Exterior | covered porch
RWA ArchitectsRWA Architects

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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