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Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The custom designed pergola adds shade to a small sitting area and serves as the central feature in the landscape.
Romantic Patio Garden in Clapham, London
Romantic Patio Garden in Clapham, London
GreenlinesDesign LtdGreenlinesDesign Ltd
Designed and Built by GreenlinesDesign Ltd / Maria Örnberg Photo: Steve Wooster
Small Chiswick garden
Small Chiswick garden
Garden ArtsGarden Arts
Denise Cadwallader
Front Entry Patio Beloit WI
Front Entry Patio Beloit WI
Terra Yard CreationsTerra Yard Creations
Front Entry Patio
Bellevue Patio, Arbor and Swing
Bellevue Patio, Arbor and Swing
Millennium Landscape & Construction Inc.Millennium Landscape & Construction Inc.
Added dining area in dimensional pavers, stackstone wall with stone cap, arbor with wood swing
The Corner Gazebo Retreat
The Corner Gazebo Retreat
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
We created a lounge space in the corner of yard with a 12x12 gazebo and a bubbling urn water feature nearby. By Tony Vitale
Original Endless Pools®
Original Endless Pools®
Endless PoolsEndless Pools
Green and red earth tones predominate -- in the garden, on the stacked-stone alter, and in the ornate-tile skirting on this Endless Pool®. The fruit-bearing trees and the pool's current underscore this garden's vibrancy and sense of abundance.
Backyard
Backyard
Krystina Hollenbeck for HiLuXeLifestyleKrystina Hollenbeck for HiLuXeLifestyle
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Gazebo & Custom Screen
Gazebo & Custom Screen
Benchmark Building Services Inc.Benchmark Building Services Inc.
Gazebo, Decks and Patios
Small Space Deck & Patio
Small Space Deck & Patio
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
We turned a run-of-the-mill, disjointed backyard into an open, multi-level outdoor living and entertaining area by eliminating the upper deck railing and creating terraced areas for grilling, dining, and lounging. New fencing, reconfigured shed as a bar space, and new gas service for a fire pit and grill.
Paver Patio, Bluestone Walkway, Exterior Home Painting, Steps
Paver Patio, Bluestone Walkway, Exterior Home Painting, Steps
Prime Construction & Remodeling LLCPrime Construction & Remodeling LLC
For these clients in Summit, the goal was to give their existing space a facelift while also enlarging the usable area. By removing the deck and installing a large paver patio, both goals were accomplished. We also installed a bluestone walkway in their front yard, replaced their vinyl siding with cedar shake and repainted the entire exterior of their home. We couldn't ask for better people to work for. #GreatWorkForGreatPeople
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Capital StoneworksCapital Stoneworks
Our St. Helen Limestone cut into pavers and treads for the lower and upper patios. View looking from the upper patio over the back yard.
Downtown Charleston Courtyard Garden
Downtown Charleston Courtyard Garden
John Tarkany Associates, Inc.John Tarkany Associates, Inc.
Charleston courtyards are a historic part of the city's hidden landscapes. Oftentimes seen through wrought iron gates, these courtyards have created an affinity for spaces built to host intimate gatherings, morning coffee, and respite after a long day.
Sierra Row House
Sierra Row House
Nina Williams DesignsNina Williams Designs
Nina Williams Designs, Photography by Stella Blumberg
Front Entry Patio Beloit WI
Front Entry Patio Beloit WI
Terra Yard CreationsTerra Yard Creations
Front Entry Patio
Oakland Hills Rustic Craftsman Side Yard Patio
Oakland Hills Rustic Craftsman Side Yard Patio
Leigh DesignsLeigh Designs
We widened an original staircase into more of a grand and open entryway, while maintaining the charming organic nature of the garden.
Powers
Powers
Hiner LandscapesHiner Landscapes
Brian Johannsen
Patio Covers
Patio Covers
Sunset Construction & DesignSunset Construction & Design
Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, give us a call today! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.
Ipe Decking
Ipe Decking
Forest Fence & Deck Company Ltd.Forest Fence & Deck Company Ltd.
Ipe Decking & Pergola around spa Built By : Forest Fence & Deck Co Ltd.

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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