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Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool & Contemporary is the vibe our clients were seeking out. Phase 1 complete for this El Paso Westside project. Consistent with the homes architecture and lifestyle creates a space to handle all occasions. Early morning coffee on the patio or around the firepit, smores, drinks, relaxing, reading & maybe a little dancing. Cedar planks set on raw steel post create a cozy atmosphere. Sitting or laying down on cushions and pillows atop the smooth buff leuders limestone bench with your feet popped up on the custom gas firepit. Raw steel veneer, limestone cap and stainless steel fire fixtures complete the sleek contemporary feels. Concrete steps & path lights beam up and accentuates the focal setting. To prep for phase 2, ground cover pathways and areas are ready for the new outdoor movie projector, more privacy, picnic area, permanent seating, landscape and lighting to come.
Brock Patio
Brock Patio
Reycon Inc.Reycon Inc.
New seating areas
New seating areas
GLDesignsGLDesigns
Redesigned patio area and adjacent plantings.
Dartmoor
Dartmoor
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Gallery
Gallery
3 Bears Landscaping3 Bears Landscaping
Kiawah Island Beach House (in progress)
Kiawah Island Beach House (in progress)
DeSantana Natural Stone Company, LLCDeSantana Natural Stone Company, LLC
Vicenza Grigio Limestone
Silvercreek Stoneworks Bluestone Project
Silvercreek Stoneworks Bluestone Project
The Brickyard, Inc.The Brickyard, Inc.
This Project was installed with manufactured wet cast stone tiles by Silvercreek Stoneworks. The color used is called Bluestone.
Lake Geneva Summer Home
Lake Geneva Summer Home
Cynthia Lynn PhotographyCynthia Lynn Photography
Cynthia Lynn Photography
Salazar Residence
Salazar Residence
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Photography: Eric Lucero
Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Sectional Sofa
Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Sectional Sofa
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
Here we are featuring the Orilfamme gas fire pit table with fire glass. It runs off a concealed propane tank or natural gas. This customer also chose our Terrace collection with the Sunbrella beige fabric. The set includes two club chairs and our very popular curved sectional for the most optimal conversation seating area.
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.
Westwood, CA
Westwood, CA
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Beneath Starry Skies
Beneath Starry Skies
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Is there anything more fun than outdoor entertaining? The house, patio and lawn all flow together to create one seamless space that appears to go forever. Here we worked to create the kind of atmosphere you find in an Italian Piazza with the outdoor market lights strung from the house to the tree and speakers hidden in strategic locations filling the air with music. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
Modern Garden; Before and After
Modern Garden; Before and After
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
A precise path of 4'x 2' Bluestone leads from the house to a casual seating area, and provides access to the garage. Irregular bluestone paving and masonry seatwalls make this space distinctive from the main gathering area. In time, the groundcovers planted between the stones will fill in and completely knit together - covering the soil for a softer look. The grouncover plants can withstand light to medium foot traffic.
Country Farm House
Country Farm House
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Full color bluestone patio with antique granite fire pit, American granite wall, situated to take advantage of landscape vista.
Backyard Elegance
Backyard Elegance
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
The outdoor fireplace and raised spa, make a beautiful focal point in this exquisite backyard landscape renovation.
Upper East Side Townhouse
Upper East Side Townhouse
J. F. Roesemann Builders, Inc.J. F. Roesemann Builders, Inc.
A small rear garden and sitting area allows for a comfortable retreat in the heart of Manhattan.
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Roof Color: Weathered Wood Siding Color: Benjamin Moore matched to C2 Paint's Wood Ash Color.
Fireplace Seating
Fireplace Seating
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
The seating area in front of the fireplace features an intricate handcrafted pebble mosaic carpet. Photo by Todor Spasov.
PRIVATE BUNGALOW
PRIVATE BUNGALOW
PR DESIZN LABPR DESIZN LAB

Patio with No 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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