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Al Fresco Dining with Shade Sail
Al Fresco Dining with Shade Sail
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Gravel defines the picnic patio and separates it from the outdoor kitchen workspace and walkway between the home and landscape. Sand colored gravel evokes the nearby beach and synchronizes with the natural wood of the fence and clean lines of the home. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Holland Park House Renovation
Holland Park House Renovation
TylerMandic LtdTylerMandic Ltd
TylerMandic Ltd
Casual Luxe St. Martin II
Casual Luxe St. Martin II
Norris Furniture & InteriorsNorris Furniture & Interiors
Luxurious master bath outdoor shower.
Жизнь на природе
Жизнь на природе
Студия juicy-hallСтудия juicy-hall
Летняя кухня со столовой зоной. Отличное место, которое дарит нам возможность трапезничать на свежем воздухе. Авторы: Чаплыгина Дарья, Пеккер Юлия
Highball House in Palm Springs, CA
Highball House in Palm Springs, CA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Podere Erica Farmhouse in Chianti
Podere Erica Farmhouse in Chianti
Fatto a ManoFatto a Mano
Outdoor dining under a pergola covered with wisteria at Podere Erica in Chianti
Hailey Residence
Hailey Residence
Camargo and Associates, Inc.Camargo and Associates, Inc.
Minnetonka Barn/Home look-alike
Minnetonka Barn/Home look-alike
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
This project consist of a very large privacy fence system and two arbors with attached trellises. What I think I have accomplished here is a good marriage between the garden structure and the home. The home itself in what we call its "previous life" was a real operating barn. The attached photos that I have taken for this display show both before and after shots of the home and surrounding grounds.
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!
Patio
Patio
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Amani"
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Amani"
Home & Haus | Home Staging & FotografíaHome & Haus | Home Staging & Fotografía
Maite Fragueiro | Home & Haus homestaging y fotografía
Lakeside Cottage Outdoor Kitchen and Fire Pit Space
Lakeside Cottage Outdoor Kitchen and Fire Pit Space
TruNorth LandscapingTruNorth Landscaping
Lakeside fire pit and outdoor kitchen space, connected by walkways to additional patio areas around the cottage. All stone material from The Concrete Service, Inc. - Unilock Copthorne border in Basalt, Unilock Richcliff paver in Dawnmist, Idaho Flagstone in Cowboy Coffee
Nature’s Gate
Nature’s Gate
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Amundson Photography
Pergola bioclimatique, terrasse et plage piscine en bois exotique.
Pergola bioclimatique, terrasse et plage piscine en bois exotique.
Teck AménagementTeck Aménagement
Optez pour une pergola bioclimatique sur mesure en bois exotique. Réalisation à Marseille espace détente à l'ombre comptoir et sofa d'ambiance contemporaine. Conception Teck Aménagement
Louver Verandahs
Louver Verandahs
Totally OutdoorsTotally Outdoors
Example of a tapered louver over rubberwood deck.
License to Chill
License to Chill
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Sea Glass House
Sea Glass House
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Del Conte’s M & H Landscape ConstructionDel Conte’s M & H Landscape Construction
Complete outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops
Shady Canyon
Shady Canyon
Richard Krantz Architecture IncRichard Krantz Architecture Inc
Easy Living Retreat - Addition - Pool House
Easy Living Retreat - Addition - Pool House
Keechi Creek BuildersKeechi Creek Builders
The outdoor kitchen is complemented by a bar and adjacent dining area with pergola. Oversized patio pavers interspersed with groundcover and a stone wall with decorative niches add to the ambience of this space.

Large Side 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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