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Blue Patio with Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
Outdoor Kitchen and Covered Back Porch
Outdoor Kitchen and Covered Back Porch
Bellas LandscapingBellas Landscaping
Covered Patio with Built in Grill and Fire Pit
N Maney Avenue
N Maney Avenue
J Taylor DesignsJ Taylor Designs
Sunken Patio w/ Fire Pit and Built-in Seating
Sunken Patio w/ Fire Pit and Built-in Seating
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A lowered patio w/ built-in seating and contemporary fire pit. Great place for hanging out, relaxing, and entertaining. A floating hardwood bench provides ample seating for larger gatherings.
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.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Sunday Social
Sunday Social
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
images by: Travis Rhoads Photography
Via Monte Vista Project
Via Monte Vista Project
Shields Residential Inc.Shields Residential Inc.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Ettore Masonry Inc.Ettore Masonry Inc.
Something for Every Season
Something for Every Season
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Fire Bowl
Fire Bowl
Prism HardscapesPrism Hardscapes
Rosemary Beach, FL
Rosemary Beach, FL
Peacock PaversPeacock Pavers
Peacock Pavers
Portfolio
Portfolio
The Fire Place LtdThe Fire Place Ltd
Urban Luxury - Scottsdale
Urban Luxury - Scottsdale
IMI Design, LLCIMI Design, LLC
Incorporating the elements of fire and water this patio arrangement makes use of Feng Shui principles for the client. (Photo by: High Res Photography)
Patios and Decks
Patios and Decks
Bayer Creative ImagingBayer Creative Imaging
Fireplace and Stamped Concrete Built By: Nackers Construction LLC Photo By: David Bayer Photography
West Hollywood Refresher
West Hollywood Refresher
Valle de VerdeValle de Verde
The guiding concept was to create a sense of place that balances the theatrical with feelings of serenity, joy, and retreat from the sprawling city. Low maintenance elements such as concrete pavers, ipe, gravel, Agaves, Fortnight Lillies, Ornamental Plums, and Cape Rush are sympathetic to the demands of the client's busy schedule. Photo by Eric Brandon Gomez
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)
Modern Craftsman | Willow Glen | Cherry
Modern Craftsman | Willow Glen | Cherry
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Tucked in the rear corner of the yard, the outdoor kitchen connects the side patio with its dining area with the rear patio and lounge area. A fire table provides warmth on cool California evenings.
Gold Skies
Gold Skies
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
The previous state of the client's backyard did not function as they needed it to, nor did it reflect their taste. They wanted enough space for entertaining company, but also somewhere comfortable to relax just the two of them. They wanted to display some of their unique sculptures, which we needed to consider throughout the design. A pergola off the house created an intimate space for them to unwind with a cup of coffee in the morning. A few steps away is a second lounge area with a fire feature, this was designed to accommodate for the grade change of the yard. Walls and steps frame the space and tie into the built vegetable beds. From any angle of the property you are able to look onto green garden beds, which create a soft division in front of the new fencing and is the perfect way to add colour back into the landscape.
Lloyd Ruocco House "50 Shades of White"
Lloyd Ruocco House "50 Shades of White"
DNA Design GroupDNA Design Group
Mindy Nicole Photography

Blue Patio with Concrete Paving 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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