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Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL
Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Big-D SignatureBig-D Signature
Cherry Hills Transitional
Cherry Hills Transitional
Element Custom BuildersElement Custom Builders
Back Yard Transformation in Covedale
Back Yard Transformation in Covedale
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Robin Victor Goetz/www.GoRVGP.com
Petit Hopital, Provence
Petit Hopital, Provence
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Project: Le Petit Hopital in Provence Limestone Elements by Ancient Surfaces Project Renovation completed in 2012 Situated in a quiet, bucolic setting surrounded by lush apple and cherry orchards, Petit Hopital is a refurbished eighteenth century Bastide farmhouse. With manicured gardens and pathways that seem as if they emerged from a fairy tale. Petit Hopital is a quintessential Provencal retreat that merges natural elements of stone, wind, fire and water. Talking about water, Ancient Surfaces made sure to provide this lovely estate with unique and one of a kind fountains that are simply out of this world. The villa is in proximity to the magical canal-town of Isle Sur La Sorgue and within comfortable driving distance of Avignon, Carpentras and Orange with all the French culture and history offered along the way. The grounds at Petit Hopital include a pristine swimming pool with a Romanesque wall fountain full with its thick stone coping surround pieces. The interior courtyard features another special fountain for an even more romantic effect. Cozy outdoor furniture allows for splendid moments of alfresco dining and lounging. The furnishings at Petit Hopital are modern, comfortable and stately, yet rather quaint when juxtaposed against the exposed stone walls. The plush living room has also been fitted with a fireplace. Antique Limestone Flooring adorned the entire home giving it a surreal out of time feel to it. The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen with center island featuring gas hobs and a separate bar counter connecting via open plan to the formal dining area to help keep the flow of the conversation going.
Patio Projects
Patio Projects
Marmiro Stones, IncMarmiro Stones, Inc
This Terra® travertine backyard is ready for guests and family get-togethers.
Open Porch and Patio with Outdoor Kitchen
Open Porch and Patio with Outdoor Kitchen
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Stunning outdoor living space feature an open porch with an outdoor television, and a patio with a fire pit and outdoor kitchen. The open porch features wood decking with cedar posts and outdoor lighting and electrical, which allows for the installation of an outdoor television. The patio design features a gas fire pit with fire glass and an outdoor kitchen with limestone countertops. The majority of the patio is built with Belgard’s Lafit Rustic Slab with a Holland Stone soldiers course. The inset circle is comprised of Mega Arbel pavers. The patio bar is built with Belgard’s Belair Walls and a limestone countertop. The grill surround and counters are also comprised of Belgard’s Belair Walls and a limestone ~ Palatine, Illinois Designed and built by Archadeck of Chicagoland
Pearl 6x12 Pavers
Pearl 6x12 Pavers
USA Marble LLCUSA Marble LLC
Gorgeous driveway with our 6x12 Pearl Marble Pavers. Very elegant and clean look.
Backyard Paradise! Everything Including the Kitchen Sink!
Backyard Paradise! Everything Including the Kitchen Sink!
GLC Lawn & Landscaping LLCGLC Lawn & Landscaping LLC
Riverfront property with an incredible backyard adult playground. Brick Paver patio extending the length of the house to the side of the house with a state of the art outdoor kitchen under a hand made pergola. Surrounded by a brick paver bar. All brick is Unilock. Design and Install of brand new landscaping around the whole home.
Casa vacanze in Toscana
Casa vacanze in Toscana
Giuseppe LaioloGiuseppe Laiolo
Giuseppe Laiolo
InSitu
InSitu
Richard Hartlage Land MorphologyRichard Hartlage Land Morphology
Marbled Infinity Oasis
Marbled Infinity Oasis
Oasis PoolsOasis Pools
Picture of marble back pool wall and custom paver and turf combination.
East Grand Rapids Tudor Renovation
East Grand Rapids Tudor Renovation
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
The living space is vastly expanded with the brand new outdoor living room, complete with working fireplace and lush, manicured lawn and gardens by Windscapes Landscaping.
Two Oaks
Two Oaks
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Bernard Andre
Luxury vanishing edge swimming pool and outdoor living area Ridgewood NJ
Luxury vanishing edge swimming pool and outdoor living area Ridgewood NJ
Thomas Flint Landscape Design & DevelopmentThomas Flint Landscape Design & Development
Alvarado
Alvarado
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Outdoor dining patio with large L-shaped built-in concrete seating with green cushions and outdoor table and chairs over concrete pavers. Surrounded by Integral colored smooth plaster walls in Berkeley/Oakland hills. Jonathan Mitchell Photography
Arby Drive
Arby Drive
Tom Stout Design BuildTom Stout Design Build
Beverly Hills property Accordion door opens to concrete patio with pergola. Swimming pool in the background. Photo by Michael Todoran
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills terraced modern mansion for an indoor outdoor lifestyl
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills terraced modern mansion for an indoor outdoor lifestyl
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills terraced modern mansion for an indoor outdoor lifestyle. Photo by William MacCollum.
Folsom Lake Overlook
Folsom Lake Overlook
Wu-Way LandscapeWu-Way Landscape
photo by Jim Pyle
Renovations
Renovations
Keller/Eaton ArchitectsKeller/Eaton Architects
This outdoor living space is located in Westchester County, New York. The patio has an outdoor dining area, bar, full kitchen and views over the expansive backyard.

Expansive Green 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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