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Expansive Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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California Spanish Revival
California Spanish Revival
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Catelli's
Catelli's
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Drew Kelly
Brick Entrance Walkway
Brick Entrance Walkway
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Landscape Architect: Douglas Hoerr, FASLA; Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Hilltop Residence - Patio
Hilltop Residence - Patio
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
Mark Boisclair Photography architect: Kilbane Architecture Builder: Detar Construction. Sculpture: Slater Sculpture. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
Elegant Country French Compound
Elegant Country French Compound
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
For a family who loved living outdoors as much as possible, we created this beautiful and functional outdoor dining space.
New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Rear family room terrace with tall siding doors. Notice the deck and deck railing above.
Galatea
Galatea
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Indoor/outdoor living can be enjoyed year round in the coastal community of Corona del Mar, California. This spacious atrium is the perfect gathering place for family and friends. Planters are the backdrop for custom built in seating. Rattan furniture placed near the built-in firepit adds more space for relaxation. Bush hammered limestone makes up the patio flooring.
Encanterra
Encanterra
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
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
Paver Rear Terrace with Stone Outdoor Fireplace
Paver Rear Terrace with Stone Outdoor Fireplace
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Paver Rear Terrace with Stone Outdoor Fireplace.
Villa Linda
Villa Linda
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
Fire glows, custom seating surrounds, sunken lounge embraces comfort and outdoor elegance. This complex outdoor design features a stone cladded custom built sunken fire pit. Performance fabric furnishings surround the fire pit and over look the pool. Palm trees tower above this tropical outdoor space all designed by RYAN HUGHES Design Build. Photography by Jimi Smith.
Rustic Modern
Rustic Modern
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
AV Architects + Builders Location: McLean, VA, USA This fabulous rustic-modern home measures more than 10,000 square feet with 2,000 square feet of customized outdoor spaces. The focus of our design was to create an open-floor layout and have each room connect with the next. Suitable for both family and entertaining purposes, our design offers all natural materials both on the interior and exterior. Not only does the interior offer plenty of room for entertaining, but we added a grotto and a pool to help move the fun to the outdoors. It truly is meant to make you feel like you’re on vacation all-year round. Stacy Zarin Photography
Olympus Drive House
Olympus Drive House
Lloyd ArchitectsLloyd Architects
Photo by Mark Weinberg
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Back Yard Transformation in Covedale
Back Yard Transformation in Covedale
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Mid-level patio area serves as a landing between levels and point of entry from the side of the house. Overlooks pool and main entertaining space. - Neals Design Remodel - Robin Victor Goetz/www.GoRVGP.com
Stone West Country Estate
Stone West Country Estate
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
EVO gas cooktop
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
Lake of the Ozarks Remodel
Lake of the Ozarks Remodel
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
Outdoor Sanctuary
Outdoor Sanctuary
XMT Construction Ltd.XMT Construction Ltd.
Justin Eckersall Photography

Expansive Patio with No Cover 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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