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Traditional Back Patio Ideas and Designs

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Lafayette, LA Outdoor Kitchen
Lafayette, LA Outdoor Kitchen
Backyard BuildersBackyard Builders
Outdoor Kitchen and entertainment area, designed and built by Backyard Builders LLC, Lafayette Louisiana, Kyle Braniff
Outdoor living pavilion
Outdoor living pavilion
Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.
This is an outdoor pavilion which houses a kitchen complete with sink, hot water, grill, side burner, fridge. All operated with LP Gas and the fire pit is connected as well. What fun! Check out Puget Sound Playback for your photo needs!
Techo Bloc Blu 60 paver pool patio. The color is autumn red and has been sealed
Techo Bloc Blu 60 paver pool patio. The color is autumn red and has been sealed
CKC LandscapingCKC Landscaping
This project in West Chester, PA was design and installed by CKC Landscaping using Techo Bloc 60 paver pool patio. The color is autumn red and has been sealed
Poetic and Functional Remodel and Addition
Poetic and Functional Remodel and Addition
UserUser
Auerbach Property
Auerbach Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Outdoor Living Spaces, Custom Wood Structures, Firepits, Outdoor Fireplaces, Outdoor Seating, Flagstone Hardscaping, 1/4 Minus Walkway, Professionally Designed Landscape, Cedar Fencing
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Peabody Landscape GroupPeabody Landscape Group
Transitional Project 1
Transitional Project 1
Interiors By Agostino'sInteriors By Agostino's
Interior Design Naples, FL
Traditional Patio and Fireplace
Traditional Patio and Fireplace
Grow LandscapesGrow Landscapes
Duy Tran Photography
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
Downes Swimming Pool CompanyDownes Swimming Pool Company
outdoor fireplace with pergola perimeter
Milton Free-Formed Swimming Pool & Outdoor Living
Milton Free-Formed Swimming Pool & Outdoor Living
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
A custom 8' stacked stone fireplace with raised hearth and plenty of seating is the perfect gathering spot for friends & family. The outdoor living area provides covered and uncovered living space. The terrace level deck includes an outdoor living room area and a custom outdoor kitchen and bar. Irregular stepping stones lead from from the pool patio to the fireplace patio.
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor entertainment area
LDAW Landscape Architecture, PCLDAW Landscape Architecture, PC
Outdoor fireplace, stone terrace, BBQ area, stepping stone steps leading to rear of property.
Vista Residence
Vista Residence
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
PATIOS
PATIOS
Browne and Associates Custom LandscapesBrowne and Associates Custom Landscapes
Constructed in 2012, this multi-level patio took over the entire back yard. Separate dining and living areas are defined by levels that all connect with the back of the house. The use of bright colored pots and annuals bring this back yard to life in the summer. The fire pit creates a 3 season area that sufficiently warms the lower living area. Design: Ben Browne, Browne and Associates Custom Landscapes
Emerick Patio Garden
Emerick Patio Garden
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery AssociationPennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
Gasper Landscape Design & Build http://www.gasper.net/ 2012 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential $30,000 - $60,000 Award Level: Gold Photo Credit: Rob Cardillo
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Dale's RemodelingDale's Remodeling
Roman Paver
Roman Paver
Barkman Concrete Ltd.Barkman Concrete Ltd.
Whether you're planning to update your driveway, walkway or backyard patio, Roman pavers add another dimension to your already thriving home landscape. The Roman paver is one of our most multifaceted styles, available in a variety of timeless colors and created with a tumbled aesthetic to help create your very own Italian paradise. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.
House at Harding Shores
House at Harding Shores
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Brian Vanden Brink
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Make a little snack while watching the kids play outside in your outdoor kitchen.
Private Dallas Area Residence
Private Dallas Area Residence
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
Custom built arbors are the first step in transforming your back yard into a useable area. A properly built arbor will provide the necessary retreat from the hot summer sun as well as creating a nice cozy feel in the evenings. Strategically placed lighting, fans, heaters and misters allow for year round use of your living area. Originally called summerhouses, cabanas have emerged as one of today’s most desired outdoor living requirements. We create structures that serve as great gathering places including grill stations, fireplaces and even that special place for the TV.
Traditional Lower Patio - Elm Grove, WI
Traditional Lower Patio - Elm Grove, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A natural stone fireplace extends the season in this Wisconsin backyard. The sunken patio provides a secluded space away from the main dining patio. Westhauser Photography

Traditional Back 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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