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Country Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Ultra Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Ultra Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Trickle Creek Designer HomesTrickle Creek Designer Homes
Healdsburg Custom Home
Healdsburg Custom Home
Hudson Street DesignHudson Street Design
Architect Nick Noyes Builder: Eddinger Enterprises Structural Engineer: Duncan Engineering Interior Designer: C.Miniello Interiors Materials Supplied by Hudson Street Design/Healdsburg Lumber Photos by: Bruce Damonte
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Portola Valley Residence
Portola Valley Residence
Vetter StoneVetter Stone
Architect: HSK Landscape Designer: Charles Seha Photo Credit: Blake Marvin
Pinecrest Residence
Pinecrest Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
photo by Chad Mellon
Antalya Outdoor Collection
Antalya Outdoor Collection
McGuire Furniture CompanyMcGuire Furniture Company
McGuire is proud to extend the iconic Antalya Collection to the out-of-doors. The Antalya Outdoor Collection offers thoughtfully designed lounge, dining and occasional pieces that feature pure, simplified forms. These forms are enhanced by design and material: the geometric pattern is created with laced, recyclable woven resin straps over powder-coated aluminum frames made from 80% recycled material. The designs maintain the integrity and honesty of the original open weave pattern while upholding McGuire's ecological commitment to tread as lightly as possible on the earth's resources.
Magnifique aménagement d'un jardin
Magnifique aménagement d'un jardin
Terrasse et Jardin de ParisTerrasse et Jardin de Paris
création d'un jardin bohème au couleur rafraîchissent. Aménagement sur mesure d'un canapé escaliers pour atténuer la terrain en pente avec la création d'un escalier . Énorme travail sur la végétalisation de l'espace, avec un choix également entre les plantes florale et les plantes vertes
La Croisee
La Croisee
CCD ArchitectsCCD Architects
Flower Streets
Flower Streets
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
The Genius Bar
The Genius Bar
Rosewood Custom BuildersRosewood Custom Builders
Rosewood Custom Builders
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Acadia Landscape + DesignAcadia Landscape + Design
Exterior
Exterior
Karli Moore PhotographyKarli Moore Photography
Karli Moore Photography
Modern Farm House- Modern, Custom Barn
Modern Farm House- Modern, Custom Barn
Olson Development LLCOlson Development LLC
Modern Farm House Designed and Built by Mark Olson, Olson Development LLC. This one level home had a courtyard in the middle, with and exterior fireplace. All the stones on the fireplace are from this very land.
Villa Camille | ABITARE IN CAMPAGNA
Villa Camille | ABITARE IN CAMPAGNA
Paola Buccafusca InteriorPaola Buccafusca Interior
All’ingresso della Casa di Campagna, ho utilizzato una delle tecniche pittoriche utilizzata in questo intervento è la velatura, che tramite l’applicazione di strati pittorici pigmentati semi trasparenti, ha conferito all’edificio un carattere estetico di pregio ed un effetto antichizzato, ardentemente desiderato della comittenza. Da un progetto di recupero dell’ Arch. Valeria Sangalli Gariboldi,
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
Kate NixonKate Nixon
Valley Estate
Valley Estate
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
A view from the home's main patio, with a clear view of the silo stairwell. There's a stepping stone bridge over the creek-like water feature, and multiple spaces for gathering.
Masseria San Francesco (Matera)
Masseria San Francesco (Matera)
Musicco RaffaeleMusicco Raffaele
French Provence Farmhouse
French Provence Farmhouse
Avalon Architectural, Inc.Avalon Architectural, Inc.
Designed to look like a traditional fountain, this water feature is actually a cold dip-hot dip pool. The covered loggia is perfect for entertaining. Note the reclaimed wood trusses and traditional tile roof.
La casa di Anna Toscano
La casa di Anna Toscano
Giacomo CosuaGiacomo Cosua
Foto: Giacomo Cosua © 2015 Houzz
Legacy Vineyard Home
Legacy Vineyard Home
Clark Design StudioClark Design Studio
Stephan Whalen

Country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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