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Medium Sized Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Modern Deck - Racine
Modern Deck - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A new deck at the front of the house creates a courtyard effect. The cut out may hold a fire feature in the future. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Lincoln Park Private Gardens | Mid-Level Dining Space
Lincoln Park Private Gardens | Mid-Level Dining Space
Topiarius, IncTopiarius, Inc
Topiarius
Fountains
Fountains
Contessa Stone DesignContessa Stone Design
Outdoor Masonry Kitchens
Outdoor Masonry Kitchens
Sunset Construction & DesignSunset Construction & Design
Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
David Vandervort Architects AIA
David Vandervort Architects AIA
Vandervort ArchitectsVandervort Architects
1920"s Spanish Courtyard | Westwood, CA
1920"s Spanish Courtyard | Westwood, CA
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
Malibu tile clad Spanish courtyard with newly planted clay pots from Mexico with olive trees, Cala lilies, succulents and perennials.
Back of the house showing the kitchen overhang with cedar soffit
Back of the house showing the kitchen overhang with cedar soffit
Mark Brand ArchitectureMark Brand Architecture
Close up of the overhang over the kitchen at the rear of the house. The soffit is clad in cedar
Southern California Estate
Southern California Estate
Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.
The transparency of the house is evident from views such as this, as the Sitting Room off the courtyard looks through the Living Room of the main house to the south lawn beyond.
North Laguna Beach Ocean View Contemporary
North Laguna Beach Ocean View Contemporary
Design InterventionDesign Intervention
zinc water fountain, planters, bench
zinc water fountain, planters, bench
Dion City Landscapes, IncDion City Landscapes, Inc
North Laguna Beach 2
North Laguna Beach 2
Private GardensPrivate Gardens
Hers is a friendly neighborhood - and she wanted a courtyard that would be receptive to neighbors and take advantage of the ocean view. Photography - Bill Thompson.
Spanish Courtyard
Spanish Courtyard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Studio H Landscape Architecture
Alamo, CA. Farmhouse. Full Service Design Firm. Exterior. Indoor Outdoor Living
Alamo, CA. Farmhouse. Full Service Design Firm. Exterior. Indoor Outdoor Living
LMK InteriorsLMK Interiors
Farmhouse style with an industrial, contemporary feel.
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Image by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product: 'Indoor Courtyard stone elements' Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Central Mediterranean courtyards within homes of all major South European design styles, featuring antique stone pavers, fountains, columns and more...
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Image by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product: 'Indoor Courtyard stone elements' Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Central Mediterranean courtyards within homes of all major South European design styles, featuring antique stone pavers, fountains, columns and more...
Courtyard Retreat
Courtyard Retreat
Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.
White Wing
White Wing
Kendle Design CollaborativeKendle Design Collaborative
Modern Deck - Racine
Modern Deck - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The boxwood hedge creates a green wall that adds to the courtyard feel of the space in front of the house. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Medium Sized Courtyard 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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