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Medium Sized Country Patio Ideas and Designs

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Eye-Land at White Oaks Savanna
Eye-Land at White Oaks Savanna
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.
Our Work
Our Work
R&S Glazing Specialties, IncR&S Glazing Specialties, Inc
Outside Farm Kitchen
Outside Farm Kitchen
QFC IncorporatedQFC Incorporated
De Soto, KS Patio
De Soto, KS Patio
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
2013 New Southern Home
2013 New Southern Home
Total Solutions GroupTotal Solutions Group
Like this Plan? See more of this project on our website http://gokeesee.com/homeplans HOME PLAN ID: C13-03186-62A Taryn Meeks
Bay Area Outdoor Living Areas: Pool House, Stone Masonry Fireplace, Pergola
Bay Area Outdoor Living Areas: Pool House, Stone Masonry Fireplace, Pergola
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Farmhouse style pool house and guest house with bat on board siding, standing seam metal roof, copper downspouts, and wood-burning outdoor stone fireplace.
South 222nd Custom Masterpiece
South 222nd Custom Masterpiece
1907 Homes1907 Homes
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
In Town Farmhouse
In Town Farmhouse
Lemburg HouseLemburg House
Wisconsin Contemporary Farmhouse
Wisconsin Contemporary Farmhouse
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
The placement of the patio allows for easy access from any major point in the house. Tucked behind the garage and adjacent the three-season room, anyone approaching the home will know where to go.
Modern Farmhouse Style Home Extends Living Space with AG Millworks Bi-Fold Doors
Modern Farmhouse Style Home Extends Living Space with AG Millworks Bi-Fold Doors
AG MillworksAG Millworks
A modern farmhouse style home enjoys an extended living space created by AG Millworks Bi-Fold Patio Doors. Photo by Danny Chung
A cottage garden in Streatley on Thames
A cottage garden in Streatley on Thames
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
This is a large new brick terrace to complement the cottage in a traditional style
Evania
Evania
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Unique Home Stays
Margaret - Farmhouse
Margaret - Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: Homes by True North Interior Designer: L. Rose Interiors Photographer: M-Buck Studio This charming house wraps all of the conveniences of a modern, open concept floor plan inside of a wonderfully detailed modern farmhouse exterior. The front elevation sets the tone with its distinctive twin gable roofline and hipped main level roofline. Large forward facing windows are sheltered by a deep and inviting front porch, which is further detailed by its use of square columns, rafter tails, and old world copper lighting. Inside the foyer, all of the public spaces for entertaining guests are within eyesight. At the heart of this home is a living room bursting with traditional moldings, columns, and tiled fireplace surround. Opposite and on axis with the custom fireplace, is an expansive open concept kitchen with an island that comfortably seats four. During the spring and summer months, the entertainment capacity of the living room can be expanded out onto the rear patio featuring stone pavers, stone fireplace, and retractable screens for added convenience. When the day is done, and it’s time to rest, this home provides four separate sleeping quarters. Three of them can be found upstairs, including an office that can easily be converted into an extra bedroom. The master suite is tucked away in its own private wing off the main level stair hall. Lastly, more entertainment space is provided in the form of a lower level complete with a theatre room and exercise space.
Modern Farmhouse Bungalow Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Bungalow Remodel
BuildTechBuildTech
Pergola
Pergola
Salisbury ArtisansSalisbury Artisans
cedar brackets have copper wrapped tops Designs by Amanda Jones Photo by David Bowen
Scarlet Hall
Scarlet Hall
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Unique Home Stays
American Farmhouse - Outdoor Living
American Farmhouse - Outdoor Living
Scott Wilson Architect, LLCScott Wilson Architect, LLC
American Farmhouse - Scott Wilson Architect, LLC, GC - Shane McFarland Construction, Photographer - Reed Brown
Ideal Home and Willow Branch Model Home/Design Center
Ideal Home and Willow Branch Model Home/Design Center
Scotch Homes & Land DevelopmentScotch Homes & Land Development
Napa - Third Street Farmhouse
Napa - Third Street Farmhouse
zero ten designzero ten design
Mariko Reed Architectural Photography

Medium Sized Country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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