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Medium Sized and Small Patio Ideas and Designs

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Pool Cabana
Pool Cabana
Nyhus Design GroupNyhus Design Group
Designed to compliment the existing single story home in a densely wooded setting, this Pool Cabana serves as outdoor kitchen, dining, bar, bathroom/changing room, and storage. Photos by Ross Pushinaitus.
Walkout Patio and Landscape
Walkout Patio and Landscape
NWI Patio ProsNWI Patio Pros
Napa Valley Style for Outdoor Living and Entertaining
Napa Valley Style for Outdoor Living and Entertaining
Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
A busy Redwood City family wanted a space to enjoy their family and friends and this Napa Style outdoor living space is exactly what they had in mind. Bernard Andre Photography
Cougar Mountain Residence
Cougar Mountain Residence
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by: Kim Rooney Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends
Outdoor TV under pergola
Outdoor TV under pergola
Audiolab Stereo & Video CenterAudiolab Stereo & Video Center
Chris Yasinsac
Project of the Month: December 2017
Project of the Month: December 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
OUTDOOR KITCHEN WITH EXTRA PERKS The large outdoor kitchen has space for everything. A green egg, a grill, and plenty of counter space to prepare and serve the family and friends that will be over while they are entertaining. TK IMAGES
Macnair
Macnair
D.R. Contracting, LLCD.R. Contracting, LLC
Retractable Awning
Retractable Awning
Sun City Awning and PatioSun City Awning and Patio
Chargin Falls, OH
Chargin Falls, OH
Pinnacle Lighting GroupPinnacle Lighting Group
Northwest Dallas Backyard Remodel
Northwest Dallas Backyard Remodel
M. M. Moore Construction Company, Inc.M. M. Moore Construction Company, Inc.
We designed and built this outdoor living area to meet the needs of the homeowner including builtin seating in hill country limestone. The pergola is integrated with the fireplace. In the background there is a small limestone fountain and seating area surrounded by plantings to create a small prayer garden.
Our Work
Our Work
Live Oak ManorsLive Oak Manors
Glen Residence
Glen Residence
AoDK Inc.AoDK Inc.
Photo: Scott Pease
Making An Entrance
Making An Entrance
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
Defined spaces enhance the sense of a unique experience in each area of the small scale landscape. In the corner of the backyard the stone firepit is a favorite gathering spot. Its modest size and circular shape allow for easy movement through the space. The gas fixture eliminates the need for wood storage and keeps things clean. Mike Crews Photography
Bothel Roof
Bothel Roof
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This is a roof we built in Bothel - Stamped Concrete stone wrapped pillars and Gable style attached to the house!
Outdoor Kitchen Starkey Ranch Trinity
Outdoor Kitchen Starkey Ranch Trinity
Stone Outdoor KitchensStone Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchen in Trinity FL. Featuring steel gray granite 3 cm, 304 steel Zline 760 cfm hood, Bull Steer Premium Grill, 304 steel sink with faucet, Bull standard fridge, Bull access doors, natural dry stacked stone (Golden Honey) siding with accent stone veneer wall.
Vacation Rental - Palm Springs, CA
Vacation Rental - Palm Springs, CA
Robert D. Gentry PhotographyRobert D. Gentry Photography
Robert D. Gentry
Miami Interior Designers - J Design Group - Modern - Contemporary Designs
Miami Interior Designers - J Design Group - Modern - Contemporary Designs
J Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - ModernJ Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - Modern
J Design Group, Interior Designers Firm in Miami Florida, PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL NEWCOMB, PALM BEACH GARDENS.
Custom Patio Cover Built In With The Deck
Custom Patio Cover Built In With The Deck
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
Urban Courtyard for Entertaining
Urban Courtyard for Entertaining
Bestall & Co Landscape DesignBestall & Co Landscape Design
Courtyard Garden Design
Courtyard Garden Design
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Warm-coloured hardscaping materials were used for this courtyard -- new sawn Torkstone paving and traditional handmade clay brick pavers in a delicate herringbone pattern.

Medium Sized and Small 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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