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Peacock Pavers 2012
Peacock Pavers 2012
Peacock PaversPeacock Pavers
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Weidlake Hollywood
Weidlake Hollywood
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
Special secret garden in Hollywood, with French Limestone patio lounge and al fresco dining area, waterfall water feature, outdoor kitchen, built-in, floating Mangaris benches.
Steiner Ranch
Steiner Ranch
Crossroads Construction & DesignCrossroads Construction & Design
Stonework
Stonework
Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, IncAerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, Inc
New Homes in College Station
New Homes in College Station
CGM Home Builders, Inc.CGM Home Builders, Inc.
Downtown Naperville Bluestone Chip Walkway and Landscape
Downtown Naperville Bluestone Chip Walkway and Landscape
CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.
Crushed bluestone gravel pathway leading to grilling station. Grill was set away from main dining to avoid traffic pile up and excess smoke issues.
Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch
Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Rustic fire pit with an amazing view
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fireplaces
Fireplace by MaxwellFireplace by Maxwell
Minneapolis Home
Minneapolis Home
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
SC 3
SC 3
Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Alfresco Kitchen - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
Stone stairs
Stone stairs
L.Bonadies General ContractingL.Bonadies General Contracting
Seaside Residence- Firepit
Seaside Residence- Firepit
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The location of the stone fire pit takes full advantage of the beautiful views of the bay.
Natural Waterfall & Swimming Pool
Natural Waterfall & Swimming Pool
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A Memorial area family commissioned us to create a natural swimming pool in their back yard. The family already had a standard pool on premises, but it was isolated in an area of the yard not particularly suited to seating guests or hosting get-togethers. What they wanted was a second, natural swimming pool built that would serve as the hub of a new home outdoor entertainment area consisting of a new stone patio, comfortable outdoor seating, and a fire pit. They wanted to create something unique that would preserve as much of the natural features of the landscape as possible, but that would also be completely safe and fully functional as a swimming pool. We decided to design this new landscaping plan around a pre-existent waterfall that was already on the property. This feature was too attractive to ignore, and provided the ideal anchor point for a new gathering area. The fountain had been designed to mimic a natural waterfall, with stones laid on top of one another in such a way as to look like a mountain cliff where water spontaneously springs from the top and cascades down the rocks. At first glance, many would miss the opportunity that such a structure provides; assuming that a fountain designed like a cliff would have to be completely replaced to install a natural swimming pool. Our landscaping designers, however, came up with a landscape plan to transform one archetypal form into the other by simply adding to what was already there. At the base of the rocks we dug a basin. This basin was oblong in shape and varied in degrees of depth ranging from a few inches on the end to five feet in the middle. We directed the flow of the water toward one end of the basin, so that it flowed into the depression and created a swimming pool at the base of the rocks. This was easy to accomplish because the fountain lay parallel to the top of a natural ravine located toward the back of the property, so water flow was maintained by gravity. This had the secondary effect of creating a new natural aesthetic. The addition of the basin transformed the fountain’s appearance to look more like a cliff you would see in a river, where the elevation suddenly drops, and water rushes over a series of rocks into a deeper pool below. Children and guests swimming in this new structure could actually imagine themselves in a Rocky Mountain River. We then heated the swimming pool so it could be enjoyed in the winter as well as the summer, and we also lit the pool using two types of luminaries for complimentary effects. For vegetation, we used mercury vapor down lights to backlight surrounding trees and to bring out the green color of foliage in and around the top of the rocks. For the brown color of the rocks themselves, and to create a sparkling luminance rising up and out of the water, we installed incandescent, underwater up lights. The lights were GFIC protected to make the natural swimming pool shock proof and safe for human use.
Tucson's Painted Desert
Tucson's Painted Desert
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Photos by Meagan Hancock
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Courtyard with glass door up. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Backyard
Backyard
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This backyard space not only lets these Clarendon Hills homeowners enjoy season weather, but adds additional living space to the home. The pergola creates a cozy, welcoming feels and allows the homeowners to enjoy the sun, without too much exposure. the decorative brick columns also compliment the stone chimney and surrounding elements. For more on Normandy Designer Stephanie Bryant CKD, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/stephanie-bryant/
Patio e giardino interno visto dal soggiorno
Patio e giardino interno visto dal soggiorno
C+C04STUDIOC+C04STUDIO
A Coordination of Inlays
A Coordination of Inlays
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio

Premium 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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