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Traditional Back Patio Ideas and Designs

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Cedar Creek Cabana
Cedar Creek Cabana
Alterra Landscape DesignAlterra Landscape Design
Walk-Out Patio with Two-Way Fireplace | Patios
Walk-Out Patio with Two-Way Fireplace | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
This walk-out patio shares a two-way fireplace with the living room, now that's indoor-outdoor living.
Wynnewood, PA: Black and White Outdoor Patio
Wynnewood, PA: Black and White Outdoor Patio
Bella B Home DesignsBella B Home Designs
Black and white outdoor furniture is so classic. This small alcove needed to be a fun outdoor hang out spot. We paired this classic set with an outdoor area rug, console, and outdoor greens to bring the space to life.
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Livolsi Hardscaping, LLC.Livolsi Hardscaping, LLC.
Your backyard will come to life with a outdoor fire pit or stone fireplace.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
Outdoor Kitchen and firepit
Outdoor Kitchen and firepit
Ispiri Design-BuildIspiri Design-Build
Existing mature pine trees canopy this outdoor living space. The homeowners had envisioned a space to relax with their large family and entertain by cooking and dining, cocktails or just a quiet time alone around the firepit. The large outdoor kitchen island and bar has more than ample storage space, cooking and prep areas, and dimmable pendant task lighting. The island, the dining area and the casual firepit lounge are all within conversation areas of each other. The overhead pergola creates just enough of a canopy to define the main focal point; the natural stone and Dekton finished outdoor island.
Glasscock
Glasscock
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
We transformed the existing patio into a space that is a continuation of their kitchen and more inviting for entertaining .
Recent Work
Recent Work
Panoramic LandscapesPanoramic Landscapes
Belsize Village Camden London
Belsize Village Camden London
Ceramiche CaesarCeramiche Caesar
Belsize: a Village located in London’s Camden Town, where the charming semi-detached houses have been the home of personalities such as Tim Burton and the Gallagher Brothers, and have now become particularly desirable places to live. At the heart of the district, ten new apartments designed by Godfrey London Details have been created as an expression of the luxury and artistic mastery of the multi-award winning interior designer Poggenpohl. Here, Portraits stone-effect porcelain stoneware by Caesar, installed outdoors in the 60x 60 cm size and Faro colour, represents the ever-changing beauty of nature whilst granting the maximum freedom of design. The culture of Made in Italy material that distinguishes Caesar has also been chosen for some of the bathroom furnishings, in particular the elegance and brilliance of Anima marble-effect stoneware, in its Dark Emperador polished version, to give an unmistakable style and details that are never the same. Lastly, the reinterpretation of concrete of the Gate collection, in the subtle Breath colour, has been chosen for tiling the walls of the bathroom with harmony and originality to offer a refined and timeless look.
Bilik
Bilik
PHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENSPHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENS
A Cleveland Hts Spa & Patio
A Cleveland Hts Spa & Patio
Exscape DesignsExscape Designs
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The complexity of the design comes into focus when the three levels of outdoor living are shown as a unified design thought. Fire pit, pergolas and the outdoor kitchen are connected visually, yet separated by purpose.
Forestvale Residence
Forestvale Residence
Gelderman Landscape ServicesGelderman Landscape Services
Jeff McNeill
Outdoor Living Room – Lawn & Patio in Edina, MN
Outdoor Living Room – Lawn & Patio in Edina, MN
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Ms. Homeowner had already purchased furniture in a style she liked and the designer took that as inspiration for the patio and border garden. Guided by the principles of symmetry, repetition, balance, and clean lines – the final design was a perfect fit for the homeowners' sense of style. Photography by Drew Gray
Contemporary Pool
Contemporary Pool
Bellas LandscapingBellas Landscaping
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
Outdoor Living in Las Colinas
Outdoor Living in Las Colinas
Compass Outdoor DesignCompass Outdoor Design
These clients spent the majority of their time outside and entertained frequently, but their existing patio space didn't allow for larger gatherings. We added nearly 500 square feet to the already 225 square feet existing to create this expansive outdoor living room. The outdoor fireplace is see-thru and can fully convert to wood burning should the clients desire. Beyond the fireplace is a spa built in on two sides with a composite deck, LED step lighting, and outdoor rated TV, and additional counter space. The outdoor grilling area mimics the interior of the clients home with a kitchen island and space for dining. Heaters were added in ceiling and mounted to walls to create additional heat sources. To capture the best lighting, our clients enhanced their space with lighting in the overhangs, underneath the benches adjacent the fireplace, and recessed cans throughout. Audio/Visual details include an outdoor rated TV by the spa, Sonos surround sound in the main sitting area, the grilling area, and another landscape zone by the spa. The lighting and audio/visual in this project is also fully automated. To bring their existing area and new area together for ultimate entertaining, the clients remodeled their exterior breakfast room wall by removing three windows and adding an accordion door with a custom retractable screen to keep bugs out of the home. For landscape, the existing sod was removed and synthetic turf installed around the entirety of the backyard area along with a small putting green. Selections: Flooring - 2cm porcelain paver Kitchen/island: Fascia is ipe. Counters are 3cm quartzite Dry Bar: Fascia is stacked stone panels. Counter is 3cm granite. Ceiling: Painted tongue and groove pine with decorative stained cedar beams. Additional Paint: Exterior beams painted accent color (do not match existing house colors) Roof: Slate Tile Benches: Tile back, stone (bullnose edge) seat and cap
Quail West Remodel
Quail West Remodel
Jinx McDonald Interior DesignsJinx McDonald Interior Designs
Randall Perry Photography
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Lake Minnetonka Artisan Home
Lake Minnetonka Artisan Home
Ron Brenner ArchitectsRon Brenner Architects
Wrap around porch.

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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