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Patio with a Water Feature and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Johns Creek Lodge
Johns Creek Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
Norris St. Bridget Model by Florida Lifestyle Homes
Norris St. Bridget Model by Florida Lifestyle Homes
Norris Furniture & InteriorsNorris Furniture & Interiors
Outdoor kitchen and dining. Cypress wood ceiling. Outdoor dining furniture. Giovanni Photography
Wrap-Around Penthouse Deck
Wrap-Around Penthouse Deck
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
This space was completely empty, void of everything except the flooring tiles. All the containers and plantings, the patterned turf in the flooring, ornaments, and fixtures were part of the design. It spans three sides of the penthouse, extending the dining and living space out into the open. Outdoor rooms are created with the alignment of fixtures and placement of furniture. The custom designed water feature is both a wall to separate the dining and living spaces and a work of art on its own. A shade system offers relief from the scorching sun without permanently blocking the view from the dining room. A frosted glass wall on the edge of the kitchen brings privacy and still allows light to filter into the space. The south wall is lined with planters to add some privacy and at night are lit as a focal point.
Robbinsville Backyard Patio & Deck
Robbinsville Backyard Patio & Deck
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
There is enough to love about this space to keep you busy all year round! Indulge in differing outdoor activities with this backyard retreat! With this project, you can enjoy the covered patio all year round, as well as have a relaxing time in this spacious hot tub!
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Minneapolis Home
Minneapolis Home
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Pool patio renovation with pavilion
Pool patio renovation with pavilion
DWY Landscape ArchitectsDWY Landscape Architects
Landscape design took into consideration the clients' love of sports, family gatherings and entertainment within a small backyard space. Greg Wilson Photography
The Jobson Project
The Jobson Project
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Changing this very small squared backyard into a usable colorful courtyard. Removing the screens from the porch created a nice indoor outdoor room with sound, fragrance & color...color...color. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
Beneath Starry Skies
Beneath Starry Skies
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
More often than not, the land your home sits on is the largest room in your house. Why not build a a room without walls...perfect to admiring the night skies, roasting marshmallows, telling a ghost story or just enjoying the intimate conversation with friends. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
David and Terri's backyard
David and Terri's backyard
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Elegance in De Luz
Elegance in De Luz
Marilyn's Garden DesignMarilyn's Garden Design
Homeowner photograph
Fabulous Fountain
Fabulous Fountain
Urbanscapes LLCUrbanscapes LLC
Hot Tub/Pergola
Hot Tub/Pergola
Eastty CarpentryEastty Carpentry
Open Beam Patio Cover
Open Beam Patio Cover
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A covered patio space featuring a fireplace and TV entertainment center is a great place to escape from the outdoor elements to sit back, watch TV, and relax.
Ebden Ave
Ebden Ave
Atkinson PontifexAtkinson Pontifex
A beautifully lit garden area with an pleasantly calming ambiance and delightful water feature accompanied by a timber outdoor bench.
Sater Design Collection's 6914 "Sterling Oaks" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6914 "Sterling Oaks" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Verandah. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, European home plan "Sterling Oaks" (Plan #6914). saterdesign.com
A Residence in Alys Beach, Florida
A Residence in Alys Beach, Florida
Christ & Associates, Architects & PlannersChrist & Associates, Architects & Planners
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley
La Casa Builders Inc.La Casa Builders Inc.
Dino Tonn Photography
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio

Patio with a Water Feature and All Types of Cover 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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