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Country Manor House
Country Manor House
Hoi Interior Design LtdHoi Interior Design Ltd
Country Patio
Country Patio
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Interior
PhoteriorPhoterior
Fulham Town House
Fulham Town House
Click LondonClick London
West London Villa
West London Villa
Nathalie Priem PhotographyNathalie Priem Photography
Richmond, Greater London - Ground Floor Side Extension
Richmond, Greater London - Ground Floor Side Extension
MoreSpaceMoreSpace
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portfolio
Architect Chartered ServicesArchitect Chartered Services
Little Inka
Little Inka
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Hazel Mill, Slad
Hazel Mill, Slad
Mike Garlick PhotographyMike Garlick Photography
House shoot on location for Hazel Mill, Slad.
Garden for Coco
Garden for Coco
Barbara Samitier GardensBarbara Samitier Gardens
Alexandra Davies Photography
Broadway Textured & Two Pack
Broadway Textured & Two Pack
Let's Talk Kitchens & InteriorsLet's Talk Kitchens & Interiors
This contemporary alfresco kitchen is small in footprint but it is big on features including a woodfired oven, built in Electrolux barbecue, a hidden undermount rangehood, sink, Fisher & Paykel dishdrawer dishwasher and a 30 Litre pull-out bin. Featuring cabinetry 2-pack painted in Colorbond 'Wallaby' and natural granite tops in leather finished 'Zimbabwe Black', paired with the raw finished concrete this alfresco oozes relaxed style. The homeowners love entertaining their friends and family in this space. Photography By: Tim Turner
The Menagerie | Decomposed Granite Patio
The Menagerie | Decomposed Granite Patio
TwistleafTwistleaf
Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
Marblehead Residence
Marblehead Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Traditional Brick Patio, Garden and Pool Lounge Furniture
Traditional Brick Patio, Garden and Pool Lounge Furniture
Hive HomeHive Home
Teak furniture with custom cushions, tile top table, garden stool.
Hot Tub Hydrotherapy
Hot Tub Hydrotherapy
Best Hot Tubs "Hot Tub and Spa Experts"Best Hot Tubs "Hot Tub and Spa Experts"
This manufacturer’s easy to change JetPak massage jets allow individualized massage therapy (neck, shoulder, or lower back) anytime it’s needed. Another reason Long Island Hot Tub specializes in Bullfrog Spas is their virtually leak-proof design. Most of the plumbing is inside the unit, so leaks remain where they can do no damage. www.longislandhottub.com
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Stone Acorn BuildersStone Acorn Builders
Raised patio with lighted pillars
Raised patio with lighted pillars
Henry RogackiHenry Rogacki
Raised paver patio with lighted pillars and stairs. Henry Rogacki Landscaping
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
A Landscaper's Dream | Statement Fireplace
A Landscaper's Dream | Statement Fireplace
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Incorporating the homeowners' love of hills, mountains, and water, this grand fireplace patio would be at home in a Colorado ski resort. The unique firebox border was created from Montana stone and evokes a mountain range. Large format Bluestone pavers bring the steely blue waters of Great Lakes and mountain streams into this unique backyard patio.
Gas Fire Pits
Gas Fire Pits
Decorative LandscapingDecorative Landscaping

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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