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Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Oxford English Garden
Oxford English Garden
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Morgan Howarth Photography, Surrounds Inc.
Adjustable Louvered Pergola and Patio Cover
Adjustable Louvered Pergola and Patio Cover
Absolute AluminumAbsolute Aluminum
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Moss Custom HomesMoss Custom Homes
Pool and Spa
Pool and Spa
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We definitely approve of this backyard retreat featuring a guest house with double entry doors, large swimming pool, spa, and luxury landscaping.
Mulberry Walk
Mulberry Walk
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Our Work
Our Work
Majestic Builders Inc.Majestic Builders Inc.
Zen Hill (Mississauga, ON)
Zen Hill (Mississauga, ON)
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
Drawing inspiration from the traditional design of the house, Juergen’s team utilized bold linear elements like a rectangular pool with cascading water features to provide an elegant contrast to the landscape. Subtle details such as rectangular flower beds, an interlocking stonework design on both the patio and pool deck, and the patio furniture abound, providing visual balance and symmetry that accentuates the elegant simplicity of this unique landscape. Finally, the large patio with a built-in barbeque for entertaining unites the various elements of this design, making it a zen space for relaxation and play.
Bona Vista Pools • proj 13
Bona Vista Pools • proj 13
McNeill PhotographyMcNeill Photography
McNeill photography
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Alpha Productions, Inc.Alpha Productions, Inc.
Private Chicago Yard
Private Chicago Yard
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
House on Turtle Creek
House on Turtle Creek
PagePage
Timothy Hursley
Backyard Patios and pool waterfall, water feature and fire pit in Florida
Backyard Patios and pool waterfall, water feature and fire pit in Florida
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Backyard patios, pool waterfalls, and water feature in Florida are made from black slate stone. The building Archictect designed the Outdoor Living Space. Waterfalls Fountains & gardens Inc. of Florida, installed the pool water feature and the slate stone backyard patios.
Rettangolare
Rettangolare
Bianchi DesignBianchi Design
Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.
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...
Flagstone Patio with Sheer Descent Water Feature and Rose Bushes
Flagstone Patio with Sheer Descent Water Feature and Rose Bushes
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Courtyard Retreat
Courtyard Retreat
Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.
Fountains
Fountains
Prewett, Read & AssociatesPrewett, Read & Associates
Prewett, Read & Associates
Intimate Space
Intimate Space
Earth Art LandscapeEarth Art Landscape
The Calla Lilly water feature is viewed from inside the home, through an arched window. Interconnecting the indoor space to the exterior. The sound is soft, and trickle like. The window frames the green fig vine wall. Mike Woodall
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
Distinguished PoolsDistinguished Pools
The sun about to set creates the perfect light for the house to reflect. Photo Credit: Darren Edwards
Orange County Atrium
Orange County Atrium
Lee Ann Marienthal GardensLee Ann Marienthal Gardens
Photo credit~Jeri Koegel

Patio with a Water Feature 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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