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Pool House in the Country
Pool House in the Country
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Woodland
Woodland
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Back patio of modern luxury farmhouse in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.
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Farmhouse
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CRC Builders, Inc.CRC Builders, Inc.
Artisan Summer Home 2023
Artisan Summer Home 2023
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Sonoma Estate
Sonoma Estate
Tyreus Design StudioTyreus Design Studio
Exterior fire place and raised garden beds, with view of kitchen with exterior windows opened.
Bethesda Turret
Bethesda Turret
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Gallagher Farm Transformed
Gallagher Farm Transformed
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
The custom steel gate design incorporates the Gallagher family farm emblem, an embedded piece of their heritage in the outdoor experience
Hillside
Hillside
Landart Landscape Design & ConstructionLandart Landscape Design & Construction
Alcott Rectangular Gas Fire Pit Table
Alcott Rectangular Gas Fire Pit Table
The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyThe Outdoor GreatRoom Company
The Alcott Gas Fire Pit Table has a modern farmhouse aesthetic that features an Antique Timber Supercast™ concrete top and a White Washed shiplap base. With a 12x24" Dora Brown burner, the Alcott delivers a warm glow that is relaxing and enjoyable. This gas fire table brings together a rustic and contemporary look that will have you in love with your outdoor space for years to come.
Drayton
Drayton
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Sonoma Farmhaus
Sonoma Farmhaus
SkB ArchitectsSkB Architects
The Sonoma Farmhaus project was designed for a cycling enthusiast with a globally demanding professional career, who wanted to create a place that could serve as both a retreat of solitude and a hub for gathering with friends and family. Located within the town of Graton, California, the site was chosen not only to be close to a small town and its community, but also to be within cycling distance to the picturesque, coastal Sonoma County landscape. Taking the traditional forms of farmhouse, and their notions of sustenance and community, as inspiration, the project comprises an assemblage of two forms - a Main House and a Guest House with Bike Barn - joined in the middle by a central outdoor gathering space anchored by a fireplace. The vision was to create something consciously restrained and one with the ground on which it stands. Simplicity, clear detailing, and an innate understanding of how things go together were all central themes behind the design. Solid walls of rammed earth blocks, fabricated from soils excavated from the site, bookend each of the structures. According to the owner, the use of simple, yet rich materials and textures...“provides a humanness I’ve not known or felt in any living venue I’ve stayed, Farmhaus is an icon of sustenance for me".
Orinda Farm House
Orinda Farm House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Vermont Hillside Perch
Vermont Hillside Perch
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Dallas TX Custom Backyard Cabana
Dallas TX Custom Backyard Cabana
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
1935 Renovation & Addition- Loudoun County
1935 Renovation & Addition- Loudoun County
T.J. Gilbride Architects, Inc.T.J. Gilbride Architects, Inc.
Patios and Walkways
Patios and Walkways
Summit Outdoor LivingSummit Outdoor Living
Bergeron Property
Bergeron Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Good things come in small packages
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Rock House DesignRock House Design

Country 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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