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Large Mediterranean Patio Ideas and Designs

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Natural Stone Garden
Natural Stone Garden
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The fire pit is the focal point of this outdoor seating area. It creates an intimate place to gather in the cool California evenings. The circular shape of the stone bench continues into the flower beds and encircles the fire pit creating a cozy area surrounded by the fragrance of the plants and herbs.
Rancho Santa Fe Craftsman Pictures
Rancho Santa Fe Craftsman Pictures
Rancho Santa Fe CraftsmanRancho Santa Fe Craftsman
Pimiento Lane
Pimiento Lane
DD Ford ConstructionDD Ford Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Spanish Remodel
Spanish Remodel
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Courtyard Dining Room
Photographie immobilière - Extérieur
Photographie immobilière - Extérieur
Photographe immobilier, architecture, intérieurPhotographe immobilier, architecture, intérieur
Photographie immobilière d'extéieur, de jardin... ©Marc Julien
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Spanish Revival
Spanish Revival
Rollins Andrew InteriorsRollins Andrew Interiors
Craving Tuscany
Craving Tuscany
TerraVista Landscape and DesignTerraVista Landscape and Design
Backyard travertine patio has multiple spaces for adults, cocktails, dining, kids play space...
Casa Katrina in Quail West
Casa Katrina in Quail West
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Giovanni Photography
Pergolas
Pergolas
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
Pergola projects
Mediterranean Dream.
Mediterranean Dream.
Landscape d.o.o. SloveniaLandscape d.o.o. Slovenia
Landscape d.o.o., Tina Demšar Vreš
Old World Stone Oasis - Coronado Stone Products Old World Ledge Stone Veneer
Old World Stone Oasis - Coronado Stone Products Old World Ledge Stone Veneer
Coronado Stone ProductsCoronado Stone Products
This amazing pool side oasis is enhanced by Coronado Stone Products Old World Ledge Stone veneer in the color Sunset Blend. This highly textured stone veneer adds the perfect accent to this secluded backyard hideaway. Old World Ledge Stone is a thin manufactured stone veneer that can be applied to most substrates. Corner stones are available for this profile. - See more Coronado Stone Products
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
RJohnston Interiors, Inc.RJohnston Interiors, Inc.
Harrison Photographic
Natural Stone Garden
Natural Stone Garden
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A tall aqua brimming fountain utilizes the area next to the detached studio creating another inviting place to sit and relax or perhaps read a book. It is centered at the top of the pool and counterbalanced by a large antique terra cotta pot holding a lime tree at the other end.
Beautiful Mesa, Arizona Backyard
Beautiful Mesa, Arizona Backyard
Unique Landscapes and Custom PoolsUnique Landscapes and Custom Pools
The pergola covered living space offers seating for 10 but the capped pony wall and fireplace hearth can accommodate many more guests during a large gathering.
Arcadia Home
Arcadia Home
Stucco Renovations of ArizonaStucco Renovations of Arizona
This is an absolutely stunning home located in Scottsdale, Arizona at the base of Camelback Mountain that we at Stucco Renovations Of Arizona were fortunate enough to install the stucco system on. This home has a One-Coat stucco system with a Dryvit Smooth integral-color synthetic stucco finish. This is one of our all-time favorite projects we have worked on due to the tremendous detail that went in to the house and relentlessly perfect design. Photo Credit: Scott Sandler-Sandlerphoto.com Architect Credit: Higgins Architects - higginsarch.com
Our Work
Our Work
Luna BuildsLuna Builds
Tuscan / California
Tuscan / California
ARTOARTO
Custom , Hand Painted Mural, Wall Cap & flooring at this site , WOW. While ARTO products are made in Los Angeles County, California, we are happy to ship our product worldwide! We work onsite with concrete, terra-cotta and ceramic. We build brick, tile and architectural elements for residential and commercial environments. We pride ourselves on providing perfectly imperfect product that gives a feel of rustic elegance.
Arbors
Arbors
M&M BuildersM&M Builders
arbor and eating area
A Spanish Revival
A Spanish Revival
Michelle Ruben Interior DesignMichelle Ruben Interior Design
Eric Vidar Photography

Large 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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