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Outdoor Living Space - DeSoto
Outdoor Living Space - DeSoto
Schloegel Design RemodelSchloegel Design Remodel
Elite Home Images
Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard
Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Northern Lights Way, New Lenox
Northern Lights Way, New Lenox
Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.
Modern Bay Front
Modern Bay Front
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
MEM Architecture, Ethan Kaplan Photographer
Franklin Lakes Colonial
Franklin Lakes Colonial
SEK ArchitectsSEK Architects
Cape Neddick Dream
Cape Neddick Dream
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
A new Infinity Pool, Hot Tub, Kitchen Pavilion and grass terrace were added to this Maine retreat, connecting to the spectacular view of the Maine Coast. Photo Credit: John Benford Architect: Fiorentino Group Architects General Contractor: Bob Reed Landscape Contractor: Stoney Brook Landscape and Masonry Pool and Hot Tub: Jackson Pools
Outdoor Living Contractors Nashville
Outdoor Living Contractors Nashville
RSU ContractorsRSU Contractors
Gallery of Our Work
Gallery of Our Work
Concrete Design WorksConcrete Design Works
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
GALAXY OUTDOOR LLCGALAXY OUTDOOR LLC
Whether it’s arthritis, joint or back pain, restless leg syndrome, muscle injuries or fibromyalgia, hot tubs are a proven form of chronic pain relief. The heat of the water increases blood flow and relaxes the body, while the massaging action of the jets and the water’s buoyancy loosen muscle tension and soothe sore joints. The New England Journal of Medicine (08-16-1999) found that, after just 10 days, patients with Type 2 Diabetes who used hot tubs 30 minutes a day/6 days per week required reduced doses of insulin, lost weight, slept better and showed distinct decreases in plasma glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin. Hot tubs can be a great fix for those suffering from insomnia, helping your body to wind down before bed and get the natural sleep you need. Even if you don’t suffer from chronic sleep problems, the Better Sleep Council recommends establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, such as soaking in hot water to help maintain a healthy sleep cycle. According to the Council’s findings, warm water releases muscle tension and increases blood flow, both of which contribute to a relaxed and deeper, more comfortable sleep. Whether it’s a new exercise routine or an unusually active day on your feet, most of us know the “day after” feeling of sore, overworked muscles that make it hurt to move, period. The water pressure from hot tub jets relieves muscle tightness and soreness by removing lactic acid, opening up the blood vessels and promoting the flow of endorphins. LPGA Sports Medicine Director Caroline Nichols and former President of the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Dr. James Andrews recommend hydrotherapeutic activity for athletes at every level. Nichols says that hot tubs especially help with recovery since jets focus on overused muscle and joint regions, while Andrews supports hydrotherapy as a good tool for improved circulation, sensory impulses and stiff joints. Whether you’re looking to alleviate stress, feel healthier or simply spend more time with your loved ones, you’d be amazed at how as little as 10 minutes in a hot tub can help you relax and put everything in perspective. There are hot tubs for every type of user, regardless of whether it’s just you or it’s the entire gang piling in, looking for some much-needed relief after a long day.
Lemont Fire Pit
Lemont Fire Pit
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The primary patio space narrows into a walkway connecting to the fire pit. The planting beds on both side help define and separate the spaces. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.
Elegant Living
Elegant Living
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Outdoor Living Area with Pool
Outdoor Living Area with Pool
Capital Renovations GroupCapital Renovations Group
Photography by Ken Vaughn
Fire pit and natural stone patio
Fire pit and natural stone patio
Land Creations Landscaping Inc.Land Creations Landscaping Inc.
Jeff Rak
Custom square outdoor gas log fire pit by Fine's Gas
Custom square outdoor gas log fire pit by Fine's Gas
Fine's Hearth & PatioFine's Hearth & Patio
Outdoor Gas log fire pit with custom stone surround and flagstone top by Fine's Gas
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Turf World Co.Turf World Co.
Turf World Co. Parma. Ohio
English Jewel Box
English Jewel Box
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
An outdoor living space with a custom fireplace made of New England fieldstone, bluestone, fireplace brick, and capped in copper. The plush furniture is dedicated to the space. In the background, a gravel path leads to garden rooms backed with a mass of hydrangeas. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Bow Mar Ranch Remodel
Bow Mar Ranch Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Westford Landscape
Westford Landscape
Kris Romaniak Landscape DesignKris Romaniak Landscape Design
Ultimate back yard!
Southside Place Pool house garden
Southside Place Pool house garden
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Casa Vacanza Salentina
Casa Vacanza Salentina
Marco LugliMarco Lugli

Large 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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