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Upstate New York Residence
Upstate New York Residence
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
Sampling of Exterior Projects
Sampling of Exterior Projects
Lightwell Landscaping and WoodworkLightwell Landscaping and Woodwork
Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 6
Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 6
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Vertical fence hiding air conditioners and other utilities
Paver Patio, Bluestone Walkway, Exterior Home Painting, Steps
Paver Patio, Bluestone Walkway, Exterior Home Painting, Steps
Prime Construction & Remodeling LLCPrime Construction & Remodeling LLC
For these clients in Summit, the goal was to give their existing space a facelift while also enlarging the usable area. By removing the deck and installing a large paver patio, both goals were accomplished. We also installed a bluestone walkway in their front yard, replaced their vinyl siding with cedar shake and repainted the entire exterior of their home. We couldn't ask for better people to work for. #GreatWorkForGreatPeople
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
CustomCrete, Inc.CustomCrete, Inc.
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
Bluestone Projects
Bluestone Projects
Outdoor Living Spaces, LLC - FAPLDOutdoor Living Spaces, LLC - FAPLD
South London
South London
Anthos Garden DesignAnthos Garden Design
Here's the completed garden. Planting was finished about 4 months ago and the garden is already a lovely space to relax in.
Patio Gardens
Patio Gardens
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
A tiny patio with both a privacy screen and a trellised vine for privacy. Self watering balcony planter boxes, a dark wood bistro set and accessories in bright colors complete the garden.
Various Projects
Various Projects
Green Leaf LandscapingGreen Leaf Landscaping
Urban Gardens and Landscapes
Urban Gardens and Landscapes
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
Though the bed spaces in this townhome entry area are small, they are planted fully to create plenty of impact and color.
The Rocks Penthouse Terrace
The Rocks Penthouse Terrace
inovasis designinovasis design
An 18m penthouse terrace in the historical Sydney precinct 'The Rocks'. We designed a combined vertical garden and water feature as the focal point for this unusual and challenging space (only 2m at its widest). Made from the wonderfully textured and colored Corten Steel to compliment the existing elements of Sydney sandstone, recycled wharf timber, and lead, the half moon gardens house a tough collection of succulents, suspended over a bubbling up lit water trough. Contemporary easy chairs and side table provide a private zone perfect for enjoying the soothing sounds of the water, coupled with matching bar stools that beg to be sat on with a glass of bubbly in hand over looking Sydney CBD and the wonderful St Patricks Church below. Cloud pruned conifers provide an air of elegance and sophistication whilst fruiting olive trees provide an abundance of fruit for wicked martini's. To compliment all of the elements we custom designed 'The Cog' - a Corten and powder coated steel planter for one of the olive trees and an under planting of thyme. Kev Quelch
Arbor Screen for Hot Tub
Arbor Screen for Hot Tub
Pony Lawncare and LandscapingPony Lawncare and Landscaping
We installed this arbor to shield the client from neighbors while enjoying their hot tub
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
BrickWood OvensBrickWood Ovens
This Bay Area Wood Fired Pizza Oven is the Pride of San Francisco! A Beautiful Oven with a clean stucco finish and nice, tight corners. Excellent Job!!! To see more pictures of this oven (and many more ovens), please visit – BrickWoodOvens.com
Blue Ridge Mountain Log Cabin
Blue Ridge Mountain Log Cabin
Katahdin Cedar Log HomesKatahdin Cedar Log Homes
home by: Katahdin Cedar Log Homes photos by: James Ray Spahn
Small Front Yards
Small Front Yards
Pat Bernard DesignPat Bernard Design
Painted white picket fence. Belden clay brick pavers. A small drainage area to also be used by the 4 legged resident. Photo by Pat Bernard
Wells Residence
Wells Residence
JetStream Outdoor Cooling, LLCJetStream Outdoor Cooling, LLC
This is a 4 Port JetStream System that allows our homeowner to enjoy a nice cool dining experience outside, no matter how hot it is.
Isleta Pergola Project
Isleta Pergola Project
Cornerstone LandscapesCornerstone Landscapes
Outdoor hardscape, pathways and asian inspired pergola for residential backyard patio area.
Lafayette
Lafayette
HALLETT & Co.HALLETT & Co.
The home's original layout had this small patio functioning as the only outdoor area accessible from inside the house. It was reimagined as an intimate courtyard, just off the newly sited master and guest bedrooms, with reclaimed brick paving and a custom fountain designed for the vintage sculpture. | Photography by Atlantic Archives
Patio
Patio
Modern minimalist
Modern minimalist
Evolving LandscapesEvolving Landscapes
Client asked for a simple transition from deck to yard with area for sitting.

Budget Small 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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