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Luxury Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
French Country Landscape
French Country Landscape
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Courtesy of Mike Crews Photography. Landscape Design by John Algozzini,
Cozy outdoor living space
Cozy outdoor living space
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
The owner’s desire was to create a cozy outdoor living space with a water feature, fire pit, herb and vegetable garden, and grilling area. The challenges were many; water drainage, access to the desired project area, and weather.
Contemporary Craftsman Patio + Fire Bowl - Brookfield
Contemporary Craftsman Patio + Fire Bowl - Brookfield
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Fire bowl at dusk on the patio. The cast iron sugar kettle is lit from below with lights recessed into the beach pebble surround. Edmunds Studios
Terrasse rooftop - "La belle vie!"
Terrasse rooftop - "La belle vie!"
Erell et Rozanne - Jardins essentielsErell et Rozanne - Jardins essentiels
Terrasse rooftop à Paris et ses multiples ambiances
Raised Fire Pit Seating Area
Raised Fire Pit Seating Area
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A raised fire pit seating area sits adjacent to an above ground hot tub while visually connected to a large outdoor dining space, outdoor kitchen, horizontal wood backdrop w/ built-in TV entertainment center, and modern-industrial patio cover.
Modern Colonial
Modern Colonial
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
Outdoor patio odd the sunroom provides views of the pool and any approaching guests. The arched pass through is reminiscent of a horse farm.
E'toile
E'toile
The Leland GroupThe Leland Group
Greg Grupenhof
Private Courtyard Addition
Private Courtyard Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Private courtyard - Master suite deck
Outdoor Living in Las Colinas
Outdoor Living in Las Colinas
Compass Outdoor DesignCompass Outdoor Design
These clients spent the majority of their time outside and entertained frequently, but their existing patio space didn't allow for larger gatherings. We added nearly 500 square feet to the already 225 square feet existing to create this expansive outdoor living room. The outdoor fireplace is see-thru and can fully convert to wood burning should the clients desire. Beyond the fireplace is a spa built in on two sides with a composite deck, LED step lighting, and outdoor rated TV, and additional counter space. The outdoor grilling area mimics the interior of the clients home with a kitchen island and space for dining. Heaters were added in ceiling and mounted to walls to create additional heat sources. To capture the best lighting, our clients enhanced their space with lighting in the overhangs, underneath the benches adjacent the fireplace, and recessed cans throughout. Audio/Visual details include an outdoor rated TV by the spa, Sonos surround sound in the main sitting area, the grilling area, and another landscape zone by the spa. The lighting and audio/visual in this project is also fully automated. To bring their existing area and new area together for ultimate entertaining, the clients remodeled their exterior breakfast room wall by removing three windows and adding an accordion door with a custom retractable screen to keep bugs out of the home. For landscape, the existing sod was removed and synthetic turf installed around the entirety of the backyard area along with a small putting green. Selections: Flooring - 2cm porcelain paver Kitchen/island: Fascia is ipe. Counters are 3cm quartzite Dry Bar: Fascia is stacked stone panels. Counter is 3cm granite. Ceiling: Painted tongue and groove pine with decorative stained cedar beams. Additional Paint: Exterior beams painted accent color (do not match existing house colors) Roof: Slate Tile Benches: Tile back, stone (bullnose edge) seat and cap
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Our Garden- 22nd August 2014
Our Garden- 22nd August 2014
AudenzaAudenza
We always like to show a little bit of 'behind the scenes' from MiaFleur, so you can get a feel for the family behind the brand. This is the timeline of our garden evolution! As we're sure yours is, our home and garden is our sanctuary and we spend many hours planting, faffing, and rearranging! Would love to know what you think :-)
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.
Residence - 5675 Via Avion Court, Granite Bay, CA
Residence - 5675 Via Avion Court, Granite Bay, CA
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
New England Carriage House
New England Carriage House
David Scott Parker Architects LlcDavid Scott Parker Architects Llc
Durston Saylor
Elegant Living
Elegant Living
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Lake Shore Arts and Crafts Garden
Lake Shore Arts and Crafts Garden
Calafia DesignCalafia Design
Katy Sheppard
Sitting Wall, Basalt with Bluestone Cap
Sitting Wall, Basalt with Bluestone Cap
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
A long narrow back yard is made more functional with a new back porch , patio, sitting wall and fire pit. Donna Giguere Landscape Design
Carroll St. Residence
Carroll St. Residence
Palette ArchitecturePalette Architecture
Valley View
Valley View
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape

Luxury Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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