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The Solisysteme Bioclimatic Pergola- Residential
The Solisysteme Bioclimatic Pergola- Residential
PergolaHausPergolaHaus
Riverside Rustic - Rocky Mountain Homes
Riverside Rustic - Rocky Mountain Homes
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
High Ridge Residence
High Ridge Residence
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Tim Lee Photography Fairfield County Award Winning Architect
House by the Creek
House by the Creek
Studio Outside Landscape ArchitectsStudio Outside Landscape Architects
The House by the Creek is an example of design subtlety, finely executed detailing, and preservation of a riparian corridor. The project sits on a wooded lot in an established Dallas neighborhood bordered by Turtle Creek and a busy four-lane street yet feels serene because of heavy tree cover and the orientation of the home. The project modestly uses high quality materials that blend easily with the landscape: slate from India, Texas limestone, almondrilla wood, stainless steel, and copper. Experience of Tary Arterburn while at mesa. Awards • Texas Chapter ASLA
2006 Honor Award – Constructed Design Residential • National Chapter ASLA
2006 Honor Award – General Design
Agua Caliente Residence
Agua Caliente Residence
Milestone HomesMilestone Homes
Porch patio with wood ceilings and posts, colored concrete surrounded by lush desert landscape. Photo By William Lesch Photography
Villanova Residence
Villanova Residence
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
A pergola covers a flagstone outdoor living room with comfortably coordinated furniture
Porch with Fireplace / Guest House / Outdoor Living / Personal Getaway
Porch with Fireplace / Guest House / Outdoor Living / Personal Getaway
Bryhn Design/BuildBryhn Design/Build
A relaxing place, with a mountain escape feel, but without the commute.This is a perfect place to spend your Friday evening after a hectic week.
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor CreationsOutdoor Creations
2016 Spanish Revival
2016 Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Decks and Patios
Decks and Patios
Platinum Outdoor EnvironmentsPlatinum Outdoor Environments
Outdoor Entertainment
Outdoor Entertainment
SRCI Design BuildSRCI Design Build
-Fans: Quorum; Old World w/ black blades; 52" -Hand Chipped Oklahoma Stone Ceiling: Behr Semi-Transparent Exterior Wood Stain; Light Lead Metal Trusses: Sherwin Williams All Surface Enamel Bronzetone; Custom Colors; Medium Brown
Azek Outside Shower Enclosure
Azek Outside Shower Enclosure
Fine Creations Works in Wood LLCFine Creations Works in Wood LLC
Fine Creations Works in Wood LLC,
Pool Cabana
Pool Cabana
Nyhus Design GroupNyhus Design Group
Designed to compliment the existing single story home in a densely wooded setting, this Pool Cabana serves as outdoor kitchen, dining, bar, bathroom/changing room, and storage. Photos by Ross Pushinaitus.
English Country House | Greenville, DE
English Country House | Greenville, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Kirkland Patio for Outdoor Living
Kirkland Patio for Outdoor Living
Environmental Construction, Inc.Environmental Construction, Inc.
A Kirkland Washington homeowner requested a patio built for privacy and a place where they could entertain. This fence and pergola converted an unused side yard into a lovely outdoor dinning area. Sturdy, quality wood and fine craftsmanship were top priority.
Lake Forest Front Entry Addition and Landscape / Hardscape
Lake Forest Front Entry Addition and Landscape / Hardscape
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This patio was added to the side of the house. We poured a slab footing and covered them with large format porcelain tile. A motorized-louvered trellis from Smart Patio, which has recessed LED lighting, attaches to the exterior stucco wall. We demoed a section of the CMU wall to the right and installed a custom wood gate. All the yard spaces are dirt when purchased in this neighborhood, so we provided the landscaping as well.
Wedderburn Cottage
Wedderburn Cottage
Finkernagel Ross GmbHFinkernagel Ross GmbH
The Watershed
The Watershed
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
Cottage Home's 2016 Showcase Home, The Watershed, is fully furnished and outfitted in classic Cottage Home style. Located on the south side of Lake Macatawa, this house is available and move-in ready.
2016 Spanish Revival
2016 Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer

Side Patio with 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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