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Medium Sized Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living Space
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Outdoor Structures
Ettore Masonry Inc.Ettore Masonry Inc.
Euclid Residence
Euclid Residence
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This beautiful outdoor dining area can be enjoyed year round with the large outdoor fireplace to keep you warm in the cooler months. Outdoor string lights give the space a nice warm and inviting ambiance.
Victorian Family Home - Highgate
Victorian Family Home - Highgate
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Adam Butler
Covered Patio, Outdoor Kitchen: Katy, TX
Covered Patio, Outdoor Kitchen: Katy, TX
Tradition Outdoor LivingTradition Outdoor Living
In Katy, Texas, Tradition Outdoor Living designed an outdoor living space, transforming the average backyard into a Texas Ranch-style retreat. Entering this outdoor addition, the scene boasts Texan Ranch with custom made cedar Barn-style doors creatively encasing the recessed TV above the fireplace. Maintaining the appeal of the doors, the fireplace cedar mantel is adorned with accent rustic hardware. The 60” electric fireplace, remote controlled with LED lights, flickers warm colors for a serene evening on the patio. An extended hearth continues along the perimeter of living room, creating bench seating for all. This combination of Rustic Taloka stack stone, from the fireplace and columns, and the polished Verano stone, capping the hearth and columns, perfectly pairs together enhancing the feel of this outdoor living room. The cedar-trimmed coffered beams in the tongue and groove ceiling and the wood planked stamped concrete make this space even more unique! In the large Outdoor Kitchen, beautifully polished New Venetian Gold granite countertops allow the chef plenty of space for serving food and chatting with guests at the bar. The stainless steel appliances sparkle in the evening while the custom, color-changing LED lighting glows underneath the kitchen granite. In the cooler months, this outdoor space is wired for electric radiant heat. And if anyone is up for a night of camping at the ranch, this outdoor living space is ready and complete with an outdoor bathroom addition! Photo Credit: Jennifer Sue Photography
BBQs and firepits
BBQs and firepits
Creekside Pool and SpasCreekside Pool and Spas
Spears Project
Spears Project
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
Portfolio
Portfolio
Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.
The Roads
The Roads
Monster Grass Artificial Turf & IvyMonster Grass Artificial Turf & Ivy
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Green River DesignGreen River Design
Private Residence
Private Residence
Peter Weed Architect PLLCPeter Weed Architect PLLC
Peter Weed
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Diversified Contractors / DC PatioDiversified Contractors / DC Patio
2016 Summer Backyard Hot Tub and Furnishings
2016 Summer Backyard Hot Tub and Furnishings
Imagine Backyard LivingImagine Backyard Living
Imagine Backyard Living is the exclusive Arizona retailer of Jacuzzi® and Sundance® spas, two of the most recognized brand-names in hot tubs and makers of the highest-quality spas available. We also partner with the best outdoor furnishing companies in the business.
1960's Ranch Remodel with Traditional East Coast Influences
1960's Ranch Remodel with Traditional East Coast Influences
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Photography: David Patterson
Ultimate Backyard Renovation
Ultimate Backyard Renovation
Topaz Design GroupTopaz Design Group
Outdoor L-shaped kitchen with 5 burner grill, outdoor-rated refrigerator, sink, and storage.. Perfect for outdoor entertaining and cooking! The second counter top serves as a bar or additional seating for guests!
Bay Area Designs
Bay Area Designs
Patrick Lannan DesignsPatrick Lannan Designs
Rainier Shade Retractable Awning over Patio in Kirkland
Rainier Shade Retractable Awning over Patio in Kirkland
Rainier ShadeRainier Shade
This retractable awning provides shade and sun protection and the drop valance blocks the sun's heat and glare when the sun is lower in the sky on summer evenings. The homeowners can spend more time outside and still enjoy their view, without overheating!
Fountains
Fountains
Contessa Stone DesignContessa Stone Design
2nd Story Renovations LLC
2nd Story Renovations LLC
2nd Story Renovations llc2nd Story Renovations llc

Medium Sized 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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