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Large Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Kalorama Road
Kalorama Road
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
Melissa Clark Photography
Robbinsville Backyard Patio & Deck
Robbinsville Backyard Patio & Deck
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
There is enough to love about this space to keep you busy all year round! Indulge in differing outdoor activities with this backyard retreat! With this project, you can enjoy the covered patio all year round, as well as have a relaxing time in this spacious hot tub!
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Janssen
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Janssen
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
This gracious property in the award-winning Blaine school district - and just off the Southport Corridor - marries an old world European design sensibility with contemporary technologies and unique artisan details. With more than 5,200 square feet, the home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms on the second floor, including a luxurious master suite with a private terrace. The house also boasts a distinct foyer; formal living and dining rooms designed in an open-plan concept; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet kitchen which is open to the first floor great room; lower-level family room; an attached, heated, 2-½ car garage with roof deck; a penthouse den and roof deck; and two additional rooms on the lower level which could be used as bedrooms, home offices or exercise rooms. The home, designed with an extra-wide floorplan, achieved through side yard relief, also has considerable, professionally-landscaped outdoor living spaces. This brick and limestone residence has been designed with family-functional experiences and classically proportioned spaces in mind. Highly-efficient environmental technologies have been integrated into the design and construction and the plan also takes into consideration the incorporation of all types of advanced communications systems. The home went under contract in less than 45 days in 2011. Jim Yochum
Flagstone Patio with Fountain and Brick Detail
Flagstone Patio with Fountain and Brick Detail
Merrifield Garden CenterMerrifield Garden Center
An elegant setting for lounging or dining, this patio is nestled within a walled garden behind the house. The paving material is flagstone with brick detailing that matches the house. The walls and formal water feature have a coordinating stone veneer and flagstone caps. Subtle uplighting warms the space. Designed and intalled by Merrifield Garden Center
Mainline Traditional
Mainline Traditional
Cherokee ConstructionCherokee Construction
Architect: Peter Zimmerman, Peter Zimmerman Architects Interior Designer: Allison Forbes, Forbes Design Consultants Photographer: Tom Crane
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.
Mediterranean Estate
Mediterranean Estate
Robert Raymond Homes, LtdRobert Raymond Homes, Ltd
Delahow Street 2
Delahow Street 2
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Patrick Brickman Photographer
Jacuzzi, Pool, and Grill Backyard
Jacuzzi, Pool, and Grill Backyard
Imagine Backyard LivingImagine Backyard Living
Imagine Backyard Living brings together the top brands in spas and hot tubs, patio furniture, landscaping, accessories and maintenance under one roof to create unique and exceptional environments.
Backyard Pond and Waterfall Projects in York PA - Splash Supply Co
Backyard Pond and Waterfall Projects in York PA - Splash Supply Co
Splash Supply Company IncSplash Supply Company Inc
Splash Supply Co
Broken Sound Residence
Broken Sound Residence
TreasurescapesTreasurescapes
Audrey Foley
Bluestone patio with waterfeature
Bluestone patio with waterfeature
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
Stone patio, stone water feature, and pacific northwest plantings
Decorative Concrete Projects
Decorative Concrete Projects
RescreteRescrete
Carol's instant landscape
Carol's instant landscape
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Garden Structures
Garden Structures
Sisson LandscapesSisson Landscapes
Dining pergola with fountain.
Taste of the Tropics
Taste of the Tropics
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
Stunning waterfront backyard with stone fountain with led lighting, stone pergola with cast iron dining table and chairs, stone balustrades and towering palm trees
Pool & Spa with Rainfall
Pool & Spa with Rainfall
Watters Aquatech Pools & SpasWatters Aquatech Pools & Spas
Las Vegas, NV custom swimming pools & spas by pool designers and builders: Watters Aquatech 17028762217
Heard Project
Heard Project
Undercover Systems, LLCUndercover Systems, LLC
This project is a beautiful landscaped with a second level deck complete with aluminum railing with glass inlay and our patented under deck ceiling system.
Dover, MA- Driveway entrance and rear patio design
Dover, MA- Driveway entrance and rear patio design
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Dover, MA renovation of backyard includes bluestone patio with seat wall, lion's head fountain, gated entrance, cobbled driveway and plantings.- Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2007 Brian Hill
Farmhouse Bluestone Patio - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Bluestone Patio - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A sitting area with a fountain was created off the side of the patio. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Large Patio with a Water Feature 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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