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Small Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Trellis & Firepit Area - Northeast View
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northeast View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Del Mar Exterior Renovation
Del Mar Exterior Renovation
SJS Studios Inc.SJS Studios Inc.
Bluestone Pavers, custom Teak Wood banquette with cement tile inlay, Bluestone firepit, custom outdoor kitchen with Teak Wood, concrete waterfall countertop with Teak surround.
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
Fulham 1, London
Fulham 1, London
Richmond Bell Architects LtdRichmond Bell Architects Ltd
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Blue Ridge View Home
Blue Ridge View Home
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Irvington Deck + Patio
Irvington Deck + Patio
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. A bright tiled planter anchors an otherwise neutral space. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. The gas fire pit unit is by Cement Elegance. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.
Small Space Courtyard
Small Space Courtyard
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
This new construction home was a blank slate. Our clients wanted a seating area to enjoy with their family or friends. As the space is quite tiny, we designed a built-in bench with storage below and a fire pit that converts to a table on warmer days. We planted succulents at the base of the fire pit to soften the paving and planted low water but lush planting along the adjacent wall.
Bluestone Irving Park
Bluestone Irving Park
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Pergola design by John Algozzini and Cara Buffa.
Granite Kitchen & Granite Fire Pit
Granite Kitchen & Granite Fire Pit
Granite HuggersGranite Huggers
Clay Street
Clay Street
LANDIBLE | landscape architectureLANDIBLE | landscape architecture
Photo by Mary Muszynski
Tibbs - Preston Hollow
Tibbs - Preston Hollow
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This new covered patio with fireplace was added to the existing backyard. The veneer and flooring are finished with Lueders Limestone. The brick columns and ceiling are designed to match the existing residence.
Rustic Chic New Construction - Northbrook, IL
Rustic Chic New Construction - Northbrook, IL
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
Connected to an outdoor kitchen is an expansive open-air porch with fireplace and TV.
Exterior Design
Exterior Design
Bankston May AssociatesBankston May Associates
Photo Credit: Peter Molick Architect: Content
Oriflamme Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
Oriflamme Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
The Oriflamme Hammered Copper gas fire pit includes a metal lid, fire glass and a propane tank. Not only is this gas fire table beautiful, it is also functional with its unique height and burner style that allows this table to sit at standard coffee table height and burn up to 64,000 btus with the hidden propane tank or up to 90,000 BTUs with natural gas. This gas fire pit is truly unique and sets itself apart from the rest.
Reimagining A Small Florida Panhandle Backyard Outdoor Living Space
Reimagining A Small Florida Panhandle Backyard Outdoor Living Space
GreenEarth Landscape ServicesGreenEarth Landscape Services
The long view of this lovely Florida panhnalde backyard outdoor living space, paved with travertine. (Photo: Emily Durgan)
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Contemporary wide and narrow makeover
Contemporary wide and narrow makeover
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Land Studio C
Newport Beach Front Yard Patio Remodel
Newport Beach Front Yard Patio Remodel
System PaversSystem Pavers
This remodel includes a new paver patio, paver walkway, custom paver wall pillars, a fire pit and new landscape design.

Small Patio with a Fire 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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