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Kirkland Urban Sanctuary
Kirkland Urban Sanctuary
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Gorgeous outdoor entertaining area with conversational seating and a dining set perfect for a gathering with friends and family.
Delahow Street 2
Delahow Street 2
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Patrick Brickman Photographer
Martis Camp Lot 581
Martis Camp Lot 581
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Martis Camp Realty
Napa Valley Farmhouse
Napa Valley Farmhouse
Carreiro BuildersCarreiro Builders
Williamsburg Project
Williamsburg Project
Hawk Landscaping IncHawk Landscaping Inc
Dance of Light Photography
Artist's Home
Artist's Home
K-Co Construction, Inc.K-Co Construction, Inc.
It's hard to believe this was once a small, drab, 50's-era tract home. Our client, an artist, loved the location but wanted a modern, unique look with more space for her to work. We added over 2,000 square feet of living space including a studio with its own bathroom and a laundry/potting room. The cramped old-fashioned kitchen was opened up to the living area to create a high-ceiling great room. Outside, a new driveway, patio and walkway incorporate brightly colored surfaces as a contrast to the abundant greenery of the garden.
College Point
College Point
Suzanne Vickers Construction Inc.Suzanne Vickers Construction Inc.
Suzanne M. Vickers
MENDHAM REMODEL ADDITION EXTERIOR
MENDHAM REMODEL ADDITION EXTERIOR
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Lomax House
Lomax House
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
Looking down the entry porch between an enfilade of square paneled columns and floor to ceiling triple hung windows with operable louvered blinds.
Front Patio
Front Patio
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Redwood Planter wall and pale planters with Mexican Beach Stone
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Garden Gate LandscapingGarden Gate Landscaping
Expansive flagstone patio nestled into a modest sized rear garden. Stone wall and water feature included. Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Mill Valley Lodge Style Residence
Mill Valley Lodge Style Residence
David Ludwig - ArchitectDavid Ludwig - Architect
Outdoor Rumford Fireplace is only wood burning fireplace allowed under current air quality control standards for SF Bay Area.
Spectacular Entrance - Wallingford
Spectacular Entrance - Wallingford
TJB-INC Landscape & Drainage ContractorTJB-INC Landscape & Drainage Contractor
Ted J Greiner
Contemporary La Jolla Home
Contemporary La Jolla Home
Dewhurst & AssociatesDewhurst & Associates
Lori Dennis / Dennis Design Group / Laurel Canyon
Lori Dennis / Dennis Design Group / Laurel Canyon
Interiors & Architecture Photography by Ken HaydenInteriors & Architecture Photography by Ken Hayden
Architecture and Interior Design Photography by Ken Hayden
Villa Pandorea - Patio
Villa Pandorea - Patio
David CasaDavid Casa
Patio
Inland Orange County Double Water Feature Remodel
Inland Orange County Double Water Feature Remodel
System PaversSystem Pavers
These homeowners had a sloping front yard that needed to be updated. Instead of leveling, we designed a few lovely natural stone veneer steps encased with LED lighting, two natural stone pillars and matching attached walls on either side. For enhanced elegance, we included a front yard water feature with a river runway that carries toward the front of the patio. In the backyard, we created a hybrid patio comprised of pavers and artificial turf that boast an oversized focal point water feature. This water feature was custom designed using the same natural stone veneers showcased in the front yard and a beautiful blue glass detail for increased ambiance.
Family Home
Family Home
Insight ArchitectureInsight Architecture
Somers Holiday House
Somers Holiday House
Caulfield Krivanek ArchitectureCaulfield Krivanek Architecture
Front Patio with Pink Roses
Front Patio with Pink Roses
Desert Star ConstructionDesert Star Construction
Heated outdoor patio with beautiful rose bushes makes for a comfortable sitting area in the front of this Craftsman style custom home. Architect: Oz Architects Interiors: Oz Architects Landscape Architect: Berghoff Design Group Photographer: Mark Boisclair

Large Front 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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