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Expansive Mediterranean Patio Ideas and Designs

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Livingston Oasis, Livingston NJ
Livingston Oasis, Livingston NJ
Clear Home DesignClear Home Design
what a place to throw a party! this is the back loggia with it's wood covered ceiling and slate covered floor and fireplace. the restoration hardware sectional and drapes warm the space and give it a grand living room vibe.
Grand Prato Estate
Grand Prato Estate
Design WestDesign West
The infinity-edge swimming pool, which measures 40 by 60 feet, was designed so that water flows toward a crackling fire pit in this complete backyard entetainment space.
Living Wall
Living Wall
Concept Design, Inc.Concept Design, Inc.
Living wall by Plantscapers and water feature by Campagnia
Montecito, George Washington Smiths Design Studio
Montecito, George Washington Smiths Design Studio
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Garden and hardscape Transformed
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Sublime Sanctuary - Outdoor Dining + Kitchen
Sublime Sanctuary - Outdoor Dining + Kitchen
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
This DW project's outdoor dining and kitchen offer resort-like atmosphere, both warm and inviting. Project Details // Sublime Sanctuary Upper Canyon, Silverleaf Golf Club Scottsdale, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: American First Builders Interior Designer: Michele Lundstedt Photography: Werner Segarra https://www.drewettworks.com/sublime-sanctuary/
Front Courtyard Pergola
Front Courtyard Pergola
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This courtyard features cement pavers with grass in between. A seated patio area in front of the custom built-in fireplace with two black wall trellis' on both sides of the fireplace. Decorated with four white wingback armchairs with black trim detailing and a stone coffee table in the center. A French-inspired fountain sits across from the patio space. A wood gate acts as the entrance into the courtyard.
California Spanish Revival
California Spanish Revival
UserUser
Ranch House
Ranch House
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Photography: Piston Design
Little Harbor Haven
Little Harbor Haven
W Design InteriorsW Design Interiors
Snell Isle Mediterranean Mansion
Snell Isle Mediterranean Mansion
Wiez Design & ConstructionWiez Design & Construction
A Modern Castle
A Modern Castle
Ahmann Design, Inc.Ahmann Design, Inc.
The patio continues the design to incorporate massive stone arches.
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage
Riviera Bronze Mfg.Riviera Bronze Mfg.
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
MAS EN PROVENCE
MAS EN PROVENCE
CARMEPARDO Arquitectura InteriorCARMEPARDO Arquitectura Interior
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Robbie InteriorsRobbie Interiors
Mediterranean Style New Construction, Shay Realtors, Scott M Grunst - Architect - Veranda - We designed the custom bar and tile & selected and purchased lighting and out door furniture.
Mediterranean Oasis on Davis Island
Mediterranean Oasis on Davis Island
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Livingston Galleries
Silverleaf Residence - Cocktail Courtyard
Silverleaf Residence - Cocktail Courtyard
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
The Cocktail Courtyard is accessed via sliding doors which retract into the exterior walls of the dining room. The courtyard features a stone corner fireplace, antique french limestone fountain basin, and chicago common brick in a traditional basketweave pattern. A stone stairway leads to guest suites on the second floor of the residence, and the courtyard benefits from a wonderfully intimate view out into the native desert, looking out to the Reatta Wash, and McDowell Mountains beyond. Design Principal: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects; General Contractor: Eric Linthicum, Linthicum Custom Builders
Sater Design Collection's 6923 "Del Toro" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6923 "Del Toro" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean house plan "Del Toro" (Plan #6923). http://saterdesign.com/product/del-toro/
A Mediterranean-style home embraces outdoor living in Atlanta, Georgia
A Mediterranean-style home embraces outdoor living in Atlanta, Georgia
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
A private residence in Atlanta, Georgia. Retractable motorized screens by Phantom Screens are recessed into the arches of the covered patio, creating an enclosed outdoor living space when in use. Delivering protection from the sun and the bugs, the screens maintain connectivity to the outdoors. Photo credit: Phantom Screens

Expansive Mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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