skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Patio
  3. Size: Large

Large Mediterranean Patio Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
161 - 180 of 3,429 photos
Item 1 of 3
Private Residence - Disney's Golden Oak
Private Residence - Disney's Golden Oak
J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.
Lawrence Taylor Photography
Santa Lucia Preserve - Carmel, California
Santa Lucia Preserve - Carmel, California
Denise Pryor Interior DesignDenise Pryor Interior Design
Ryan Rosene Photography
Portfolio
Portfolio
Ross Thiele & SonRoss Thiele & Son
Vivienda Unifamiliar en Playa de Aro
Vivienda Unifamiliar en Playa de Aro
A! Emotional & estudioDOMA! Emotional & estudioDOM
Custom Ceiling Fixtures
Custom Ceiling Fixtures
Gibson LightingGibson Lighting
Tuscan Towne Lake Showcase
Tuscan Towne Lake Showcase
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Panama City Landscape Design
Panama City Landscape Design
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
This Mediterranean style landscape compliments the style of the home. The fountain in the motor court creates white noise that is reflected from the stucco walls of the house, covering any noise from the adjacent street. The infinity pool reflects the water of the bay. Fire bowls on either side of the pool provide ambience at night. Landscape lighting around the entire property enhances the fountain and palms and lights the way along the brick walkways. Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Walkout Deck above Paver Patio with fire feature
Walkout Deck above Paver Patio with fire feature
Archadeck of the FoothillsArchadeck of the Foothills
Relax by the fire on this paver patio below a stunning upper deck. Cedar deck supports add a touch of nature to this stone and composite design.
Lot 9
Lot 9
Haven Development Group, Inc.Haven Development Group, Inc.
Glimpses of Positano
Glimpses of Positano
Denise Stringer Interior DesignDenise Stringer Interior Design
Columns
Columns
Contessa Stone DesignContessa Stone Design
Abril
Abril
Alejandro C. - Fotografia de InterioresAlejandro C. - Fotografia de Interiores
Fishhawk Ranch
Fishhawk Ranch
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
Lush native perennial plants surround the fireplace in variegated shades of green, offering privacy for the homeowners and their guests. Landscaping was carefully planned to offer shade and seclusion at the property edges and to allow for clean sight lines throughout the pool and backyard area.
Barton Creek
Barton Creek
Olson Defendorf Custom HomesOlson Defendorf Custom Homes
Royal Palms
Royal Palms
Sims Luxury BuildersSims Luxury Builders
Ridgeview
Ridgeview
Steve Bumpas Custom HomesSteve Bumpas Custom Homes
Imagery Intelligence, LLC
Mediterranean Metamorphosis
Mediterranean Metamorphosis
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
The landscape around this Mediterranean style home was transformed from barren and unusable to a warm and inviting outdoor space, cohesive with the existing architecture and aesthetic of the property. The front yard renovation included the construction of stucco landscape walls to create a front courtyard, with a dimensional cut flagstone patio with ground cover joints, a stucco fire pit, a "floating" composite bench, an urn converted into a recirculating water feature, landscape lighting, drought-tolerant planting, and Palomino gravel. Another stucco wall with a powder-coated steel gate was built at the entry to the backyard, connecting to a stucco column and steel fence along the property line. The backyard was developed into an outdoor living space with custom concrete flat work, dimensional cut flagstone pavers, a bocce ball court, horizontal board screening panels, and Mediterranean-style tile and stucco water feature, a second gas fire pit, capped seat walls, an outdoor shower screen, raised garden beds, a trash can enclosure, trellis, climate-appropriate plantings, low voltage lighting, mulch, and more!
Cobble Loc in Jacksonville
Cobble Loc in Jacksonville
SurfaceLogixSurfaceLogix
AFTER - Concrete paver patio and driveway, pressure cleaned and sealed with Cobble Loc, water-based paver sealer. Job by PaverPro Restoration & Sealing, Jacksonville.
The California Room w/ Outdoor Kitchen
The California Room w/ Outdoor Kitchen
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A large covered patio feature multiple seating and dining areas with a fire pit and BBQ island. It's view expand out into the surrounding yard that feature a remodeled swimming pool w/ spa and lawn area.
patio with Adirondack chairs and flagstone path
patio with Adirondack chairs and flagstone path
Kaiser GardensKaiser Gardens
Petite patio with Adirondack and view.

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.
9
5678910111213Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.