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Budget Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
4 piece loveseat | patio sectional
4 piece loveseat | patio sectional
Yitahome Modern FurnitureYitahome Modern Furniture
1.It is loveseat outdoor wicker sofa, and you can use it as a dining table set or an outdoor sofa set. There are at least 5 different combinations to suit your needs! Transform any compact space into a cozy nook! Enjoy unprecedented comfort and relaxation with YITAHOME patio sectional!
Summertime Ideas
Summertime Ideas
Coffey & Co. House of InteriorsCoffey & Co. House of Interiors
Lisza Coffey
Townhome Patio area
Townhome Patio area
Home Remedy LLCHome Remedy LLC
This space was unattractive, visible by all the neighbors and totally unused by the homeowners. We added this cool horizontal fence and filled in the area with pavers and different types of rock and it's amazing how it changed the look of this space. A few plants and it was set.
Seasonal Container planting
Seasonal Container planting
Kathleen Bassett GardensKathleen Bassett Gardens
Kathy Bassett: this planting will bloom from early summer through November in zone 7b
Victorian Townhouse Extension and Refurbishment
Victorian Townhouse Extension and Refurbishment
CLPM LimitedCLPM Limited
This patio wraps around the new extension.
Walls Residence
Walls Residence
Catherine ArensbergCatherine Arensberg
tejado urbano
tejado urbano
Aube studiosAube studios
Mt Eden Modern Industrial Style Renovation
Mt Eden Modern Industrial Style Renovation
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
Jamie Cobel
Summer Container Planting
Summer Container Planting
Lush Custom Gardening CompanyLush Custom Gardening Company
A dramatic, yet low maintenance shade container planting. It's also very budget-friendly as we literally used 4 plants to create this look. Lush Custom Gardening Company
ChiaroScuro
ChiaroScuro
Ectypos ArchitectureEctypos Architecture
Roof top deck off master suite, nestled behind greenroof planters. Photo by: Ben Benschneider
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Acadia Landscape + DesignAcadia Landscape + Design
Rockhouse exterior courtyard
Rockhouse exterior courtyard
Sandrin Leung Inc.Sandrin Leung Inc.
The courtyard is enclosed by the house creating a private outdoor space perfect for a nap on the hammock, BBQ's, or a mini-soccer game.
34th ave Portland Landscape
34th ave Portland Landscape
zenbox designzenbox design
Living Wall in Waipu
Living Wall in Waipu
Zones Landscaping Whangarei Jason ClarkeZones Landscaping Whangarei Jason Clarke
The client's brief was to install a living wall into the outdoor courtyard of their lodge to help create a tranquil and natural space for their clients to relax in. Through our initial consultation process, we provided mood boards and pricing indicators to identify our clients’ preferences and project budget before the final plant selection and quoting was carried out.” We chose a selection of predominantly native plants which included ferns, grasses, lilies and fuchsias, along with bromeliads to add a tropical feel to the wall. An irrigation system was included and set up on an automatic timer to allow for easy day to day care of the wall.” For the entrance to the lodge we also installed pebbles and succulents into the channels where the lighting was laid to provide extra interest and colour to this zone.
3 pièces - Rénovation partielle et ameublement
3 pièces - Rénovation partielle et ameublement
Jennifer DecauxJennifer Decaux
Sebastian Erras
Palm Springs
Palm Springs
reimagined habitatreimagined habitat
A Gardener's Courtyard
A Gardener's Courtyard
A. Gail Boorman, Landscape ArchitectA. Gail Boorman, Landscape Architect
A Garden for Orphaned Plants and Found Objects: The leftover space between the home's entry and detached garage has been transformed into an eclectic garden of plants and odd objects. Purposefully designed as a 'stage set' for the client's 'finds', it is not too perfect! It invites the client to experiment with plants and accommodates constant change without destroying the design.
South Tempe
South Tempe
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Natalie Aragon
3 pièces - Rénovation partielle et ameublement
3 pièces - Rénovation partielle et ameublement
Jennifer DecauxJennifer Decaux
Sebastian Erras

Budget Courtyard 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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