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Mediterranean Patio Ideas and Designs

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Italian Villa
TEA2 ArchitectsTEA2 Architects
General Contractor: James Steele Construction Photos: David O. Marlow
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Rancho Mirage
Riviera Bronze Mfg.Riviera Bronze Mfg.
Napa Style Residence
Napa Style Residence
Westfall Design StudioWestfall Design Studio
The backyard is centered around a central patio space and a pool along with a linear arbor structure built out of reclaimed wood timbers. Although used minimally on this project, a cool and refreshing lawn area was incorporated into the backyard space.
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Adrianna Lopez Long Beach House
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Adrianna Lopez let her imagination run wild to create a tropical bathroom paradise with a Fez cement tile theme. Marcia Prentice, Apartment Therapy
Spanish/Mexican Colonial
Spanish/Mexican Colonial
Wendy Black Rodgers InteriorsWendy Black Rodgers Interiors
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
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Tucson Retreat Courtyard
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Kathryn Prideaux
Spanish Hacienda
Spanish Hacienda
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Outdoor Patio Fireplace Photos by: High Res Media
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Spanish Bungalow
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Shelley Gardea Photography © 2012 Houzz Design by: Benedict August
BBQ/Cabana
BBQ/Cabana
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
A pool side cabana with extra large outdoor sofa. Lounge in style while the chef cooks up a fabulous dinner. LoriDennis.com Interior Design/ KenHayden.com Photography
Rancho Retreat
Rancho Retreat
Elevation Architectural StudiosElevation Architectural Studios
fireplace, firepit
Mediterranean Classic
Mediterranean Classic
Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.
Photography by David Phelps Photography. Hidden behind gates stands this 1935 Mediterranean home in the Hollywood Hills West. The multi-purpose grounds feature an outdoor loggia for entertaining, spa, pool and private terraced gardens with hillside city views. Completely modernized and renovated with special attention to architectural integrity. Carefully selected antiques and custom furnishings set the stage for tasteful casual California living. Interior Designer Tommy Chambers Architect Kevin Oreck Landscape Designer Laurie Lewis Contractor Jeff Vance of IDGroup
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Koi Pond/Water Garden-HGTV Amazing Water Homes
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Bill Bibb, Designer Archiverde Landscape, built by Pool Environments The project includes a koi pond/water garden and waterwall. The koi/water garden acts as a "mote" to the entrance of the residence. Thick native Texas limestone leuders create a bridge visitors cross to reach the home. A large glass wall with built in planters on top is settled in the middle of the water garden and greets visitors upon arrival. It also services as a divider between the main house and guest quarters.
Lake Conroe Spanish
Lake Conroe Spanish
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Garden House
Dave Adams PhotographyDave Adams Photography
French inspired garden home by landscape architect David Gibson. Architectural & Interior Design Photography by http://www.daveadamsphotography.com
Amherst Courtyard
Amherst Courtyard
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Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Ernesto Santalla PLLCErnesto Santalla PLLC
Recently renovated, parts of this in-town home in Rasteau, France are 800 years old. Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon
Saratoga Estate
Saratoga Estate
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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.
Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece
Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
The outdoor pool shower is open to the sky and made from thousands of interlocked pebbles.
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