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Purple Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Tucson's Painted Desert
Tucson's Painted Desert
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
A seatwall with backrest and tile highlights stands as the perfect resting place to enjoy the gurgle of the fountain. Photos by Meagan Hancock
Beachside Bungalow
Beachside Bungalow
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This front yard overhaul in Shell Beach, CA included the installation of concrete walkway and patio slabs with Mexican pebble joints, a raised concrete patio and steps for enjoying ocean-side sunset views, a horizontal board ipe privacy screen and gate to create a courtyard with raised steel planters and a custom gas fire pit, landscape lighting, and minimal planting for a modern aesthetic.
Contemporary Craftsman
Contemporary Craftsman
Trilogy ArchitectureTrilogy Architecture
New Castle Indiana Front Yard Design
New Castle Indiana Front Yard Design
Fiano LandscapesFiano Landscapes
Kimberlie Ct Project
Kimberlie Ct Project
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Outdoor Living, Rocking Chair Hardscape Porch, Concrete Paver Hardscaping, Large Firepit with Seat Wall upper level, Firepit w/seat wall on spa patio, Waterfall Water Feature, Boulder stairways, private retreat, Exterior design
柿生の家
柿生の家
株式会社礒建築設計事務所株式会社礒建築設計事務所
106 Monticello Lane, Bullard, TX, 7575
106 Monticello Lane, Bullard, TX, 7575
Solomon Rodgers PhotographySolomon Rodgers Photography
Stairs & Walkways
Stairs & Walkways
Vinny's Landscape ConceptsVinny's Landscape Concepts
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining
CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATESCARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES
Craftsman Twist (Chapel Hill, NC)
Craftsman Twist (Chapel Hill, NC)
Steven Clipp ArchitectureSteven Clipp Architecture
a wonderful stone patio and timber pergola reminiscent of Green and Green, natural stone outcroppings enhance the landscape Steven Clipp, AIA
Tree of Life Sconce
Tree of Life Sconce
clayworksclayworks
Terra cotta wall sconce in the traditional Mexican Tree of Life motif is glazed cobalt blue and rubbed so the design is revealed.
Federal Style remodel
Federal Style remodel
TR2 ArchitectureTR2 Architecture
Hanover Paver Steps from Patio/ Roof Deck over garage to Street below. Remodel/ Addition
Ku De Ta
Ku De Ta
Perth Style Co.Perth Style Co.
Photo by: Crib Creative
Water Features
Water Features
Pryors Better YardsPryors Better Yards
New Castle Indiana Front Yard Design
New Castle Indiana Front Yard Design
Fiano LandscapesFiano Landscapes
Pacific Views
Pacific Views
CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATESCARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES
Patio - Casa en Monterrey
Patio - Casa en Monterrey
MONEO BROCKMONEO BROCK
Patio delantero de la Casa TEC
Gallery
Gallery
Presidential LandscapingPresidential Landscaping
Tucson's Painted Desert
Tucson's Painted Desert
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
The new courtyard provides a quiet resting space to enjoy mountain views and visit with neighbors in the morning. Previously the courtyard was so narrow that there was barely enough room for a path to go around the side of the house. In the planting island Santa Rita reused an existing agave fountain that was special to the homeowner. Photos by Meagan Hancock
Beachside Bungalow
Beachside Bungalow
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This front yard overhaul in Shell Beach, CA included the installation of concrete walkway and patio slabs with Mexican pebble joints, a raised concrete patio and steps for enjoying ocean-side sunset views, a horizontal board ipe privacy screen and gate to create a courtyard with raised steel planters and a custom gas fire pit, landscape lighting, and minimal planting for a modern aesthetic.

Purple Front 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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