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Medium Sized and Small Patio Ideas and Designs

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Hot Colors, Cool Garden
Hot Colors, Cool Garden
Rock Paper Scissors Landscape Design BuildRock Paper Scissors Landscape Design Build
RAD Structures
RAD Structures
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Custom tiered decking adjacent to screen porch, custom outdoor pillows, teak and woven lounge chairs, and with an oversized multi-directional umbrella.
Louvered Pergolas & Motorized Screens
Louvered Pergolas & Motorized Screens
Fireplace Stone & PatioFireplace Stone & Patio
Does it feel like something is missing from your outdoor living space? Check out our adjustable louvered pergolas the enhance your space while making it more functional than ever before. Unlike traditional pergolas, this one is capable of providing sun, shade and shelter with just the touch of a button.
Union Square Backyard Duplex Garden I
Union Square Backyard Duplex Garden I
Staghorn NYCStaghorn NYC
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Larchlea Project
Larchlea Project
Petrucci HomesPetrucci Homes
Outdoor Dining Area
Outdoor Dining Area
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A modern dining area features an "opening-closing" louvered patio cover w/ outdoor kitchen, raised planters, and accent lighting.
Ross House
Ross House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Fallen Leaves
Fallen Leaves
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.
BACKYARD LIVING
BACKYARD LIVING
H&M LandscapingH&M Landscaping
Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina
Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina
Darling Residential Architecture and DesignDarling Residential Architecture and Design
Evening at the River Pavilion provides a quiet setting for relaxation and repose, or one can imagine the off the hook parties that will be held here.
Topaz, Balboa Island
Topaz, Balboa Island
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Builder: JENKINS construction Photography: Mol Goodman Architect: William Guidero
Oak Framed Garage, Harrogate
Oak Framed Garage, Harrogate
architecture:ab ltdarchitecture:ab ltd
Green Oak Garden Room
Redwood Contemporary
Redwood Contemporary
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
Arcadia - Phoenix II
Arcadia - Phoenix II
Merit LandworksMerit Landworks
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Brooklyn backyard patio design in Prospect Heights for a young, professional couple who loves to both entertain and relax! This space includes a West Elm outdoor sectional and round concrete outdoor coffee table.
Beachside Bungalow
Beachside Bungalow
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This front yard overhaul in Shell Beach, CA included the installation of concrete walkway and patio slabs with Mexican pebble joints, a raised concrete patio and steps for enjoying ocean-side sunset views, a horizontal board ipe privacy screen and gate to create a courtyard with raised steel planters and a custom gas fire pit, landscape lighting, and minimal planting for a modern aesthetic.
Cedar Patio Cover (A-Frame)
Cedar Patio Cover (A-Frame)
Marks BuildersMarks Builders
Solid Cedar Patio Cover with Tongue & Groove Ceiling and recessed can lighting.
Wilmington Court - Outdoor Dining & Cooking
Wilmington Court - Outdoor Dining & Cooking
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
View of a custom designed fire-table with a polished concrete top & a steel trestle base. The outdoor cooking space beyond is also custom designed & fabricated of raw steel & reclaimed wood. The venthood has a motorized awning door concealing a large outdoor television.

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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