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Clayton, MO Home Addition
Clayton, MO Home Addition
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
A paver patio and fire pit are the perfect compliment to a large addition/renovation project in Clayton, Missouri. Notice the built-in lighting along the wall with a cap for seating.
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a fire pit provides for gathering space off the courtyard pool and just outside the primary bedroom
Welcoming Workspace
Welcoming Workspace
Four of Six LandscapeFour of Six Landscape
Savanna Pasture Front and Backyard Makeover!
Savanna Pasture Front and Backyard Makeover!
Agave Outdoor DesignsAgave Outdoor Designs
Mississippi River Valley Residence
Mississippi River Valley Residence
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
White finishes create the perfect backdrop for Mid-century furnishings in the whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home
Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home
Alexander Gorlin ArchitectsAlexander Gorlin Architects
Entertainment Size | 2 Story Pergola Deck with Spiral Staircase
Entertainment Size | 2 Story Pergola Deck with Spiral Staircase
Western Timber FrameWestern Timber Frame
Two-story deck pergola with privacy lattices, metal railings and spiral staircase. It also features integrated outdoor power posts to charge your smartphones, tablets, and other USB devices, while you watch movies on your outdoor TV.
Parade of Homes 2019
Parade of Homes 2019
Modern LandscapeModern Landscape
This gorgeous custom outdoor water feature was featured in the 2019 Parade of Homes. With a poured concrete base, this fountain is completely self-contained, so you can enjoy the soothing sound of bubbling water without the maintenance of a pond.
Harvest
Harvest
Pure DesignPure Design
Challenge: With a narrow yard steeply sloped from house to alley, what was even possible? Solved: We created a seamless execution that blends indoor out and outdoor living with a masterfully executed interplay of materials and applications, shared and secluded spaces, the expected and unexpected. This puzzle-pieced tour de force of landscape architecture design, features multiple pools, waterfall curtains that magically appear from walls, and every accommodation for gracious entertaining and family life. Anyone who had seen the “before,” marvels at the “after” in disbelief.
Rock Meadows Backyard
Rock Meadows Backyard
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
An aerial view of the project reveals details in the multiple types of plants, rock and elements. Bright spots of color from perennials accent the large water feature, fireplace and outdoor living spaces.
The Modern Wolfden
The Modern Wolfden
Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.
Modern Alumnawood patio cover
Modern Alumnawood patio cover
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PATIOSSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PATIOS
Rockridge Redux - Extending an Elegant Home Outdoors
Rockridge Redux - Extending an Elegant Home Outdoors
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
The hot tub patio is designed to provide flexible furnishing options. When open or unfurnished the ground plane details and lighting bring the space alive. This area can also accommodate chaise lounge chairs or larger dining assemblies. The plantings envelop and calm the space.
Project of the Month: April 2019
Project of the Month: April 2019
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
We added an additional 462 square feet of covered space that created an outdoor living room as well as an outdoor breakfast nook. TK Images
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Outdoor Lighting And Modern Fire Pit
Outdoor Lighting And Modern Fire Pit
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Outdoor lighting can make or break your ability to enjoy your yard, especially at night or during darker winter months. We created an outdoor lighting plan that ensures that the homeowners can utilize their space throughout the year.
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool & Contemporary is the vibe our clients were seeking out. Phase 1 complete for this El Paso Westside project. Consistent with the homes architecture and lifestyle creates a space to handle all occasions. Early morning coffee on the patio or around the firepit, smores, drinks, relaxing, reading & maybe a little dancing. Cedar planks set on raw steel post create a cozy atmosphere. Sitting or laying down on cushions and pillows atop the smooth buff leuders limestone bench with your feet popped up on the custom gas firepit. Raw steel veneer, limestone cap and stainless steel fire fixtures complete the sleek contemporary feels. Concrete steps & path lights beam up and accentuates the focal setting. To prep for phase 2, ground cover pathways and areas are ready for the new outdoor movie projector, more privacy, picnic area, permanent seating, landscape and lighting to come. Phase II complete...welcome to outdoor entertainment. Movies on the lawn with the family & football season will never be same here. This backyard doubles as an entertainment destination. Cantilever seating, lounging & privacy fence wraps up a party/cozy space. Plenty of room for friends and family
The Crosby Estate
The Crosby Estate
Felicia Khor DesignsFelicia Khor Designs
Eddy Road Back Patio
Eddy Road Back Patio
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
View of the Valley

Blue 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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