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Small Traditional Patio Ideas and Designs

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Small space, Big Impact
Small space, Big Impact
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
A flagstone patio and raised planting beds veneered in natural stone create a relaxing outdoor dining area. Planting beds are filled with shade tolerant California native and drought tolerant plants. A spill pot fountain adds the element of relaxing sound. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
Outdoor shower
Outdoor shower
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Outdoor showers are a sacred ritual of Cape Cod summers, and these spaces are going upscale in materials. Solar night lights allow 24-hour use of the shower, while a separate dressing area with hooks holding beach towels keeps them and clothing dry. A porthole-style window allows the user to discretely glimpse the lake while showering.
Cathy Carr, APLD
Cathy Carr, APLD
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
@ Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Backyard Living Space Creation
Backyard Living Space Creation
Mass HardscapesMass Hardscapes
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
BrickWood OvensBrickWood Ovens
This Bay Area Wood Fired Pizza Oven is the Pride of San Francisco! A Beautiful Oven with a clean stucco finish and nice, tight corners. Excellent Job!!! To see more pictures of this oven (and many more ovens), please visit – BrickWoodOvens.com
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Наши работы
Студия ландшафта "Листья"Студия ландшафта "Листья"
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Houston St.
Houston St.
Lyrd InteriorsLyrd Interiors
Живая мозаика
Живая мозаика
GREENS архитектурно-ландшафтное бюроGREENS архитектурно-ландшафтное бюро
Мы воспользовались тем, что участок имел небольшой перепад, создав на одной сотке целых три уровня. На верхнем уровне расположился детский игровой комплекс, на среднем, – клумбы и рождественское дерево, а на нижнем уровне мы замостили патио для посиделок.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)
Project of the Month: October 2016
Project of the Month: October 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
We removed the pergola and existing concrete and filled in with sod and drains with the negative drainage towards the house. We covered the door exiting the house and raised the roof line to 9' and vaulted the interior ceiling to 10' to maximize volume. At the back of the space we added a 10' kitchen with granite, 32" grill, propane drawer, 2-drawer & paper towel holder combo, and space for a Large Big Green Egg. The salt finish concrete gives an added look more than the standard broom finish. The columns are built out and given dimension with exterior trim materials. We installed a 6" pre-stained tongue and groove ceiling along with 6" eyeball recess cans to give directional lighting. TK Images
Patios
Patios
Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.
Outdoor shower
Outdoor shower
Schram DesignsSchram Designs
red mangaris
Small Patio
Small Patio
Landscape By DesignLandscape By Design
Fishers Area Patio Overlay
Fishers Area Patio Overlay
Fiano LandscapesFiano Landscapes
This patio may look like wood, but it is in fact a concrete paver! The paver is a Techo-Bloc product called Borealis. Its natural wood grain surface mimics the beauty of wood, yet gives us the durability of concrete pavers. The pavers were laid directly over the existing concrete patio, which was still in good shape with minimal cracking and settling. The lovely couple that lives here wanted a new cedar pergola. But what they ended up with was that and an entirely new and cool back patio space that will last for years and years!
Redwood Privacy Screen
Redwood Privacy Screen
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
This is a great idea to shield out neighbors while still abiding by code regulations.
Back Patio
Back Patio
LID LandscapesLID Landscapes
This back patio has a feature that lays over comfy backyard furniture.
Backyard Nicolock Paver Patio Hardscape in Hanover
Backyard Nicolock Paver Patio Hardscape in Hanover
Ryan's Landscaping Hanover, Pa Patios & WallsRyan's Landscaping Hanover, Pa Patios & Walls
Patio, Backyard Nicolock Paver Patio Hardscape feat. Westchester shown in Stone Ridge XL in Hanover, Pa by Ryan's Landscaping. With 6" Colonial Seating Wall in Granite City Blend with Charcoal Banding.
Fire Pit Patio
Fire Pit Patio
Elan Landscape Development Inc.Elan Landscape Development Inc.
This patio uses 'one of a kind' pavers. They were salvaged from a Lake Bluff street demolition and probably date back to the 1930's. Dan Wells

Small Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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