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Traditional Blue Patio Ideas and Designs

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Shelley Hugh-Jones Garden DesignShelley Hugh-Jones Garden Design
Lancaster area paver patios
Lancaster area paver patios
Cobblestone Landscape LLCCobblestone Landscape LLC
Lincoln Park Historic Row House
Lincoln Park Historic Row House
Crystal Blackshaw InteriorsCrystal Blackshaw Interiors
Solid Alumawood Patio Cover
Solid Alumawood Patio Cover
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PATIOSSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PATIOS
Stamped concrete brick border
Stamped concrete brick border
Integrity Concrete, LLCIntegrity Concrete, LLC
This is a stamped brick border with plain broom finished concrete in between. It looks very classy with a touch of up-scale look to it. It's done in about four different sections and took about a week to finish because of the complexity to it!
Bluestone Downers Grove
Bluestone Downers Grove
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
MGD x Inner Sunset
MGD x Inner Sunset
Mindy Gayer Design Co.Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Custom Outdoor Kitchen
Custom Outdoor Kitchen
Foxterra DesignFoxterra Design
Bi-Fold Kitchen Passthrough Window
Bi-Fold Kitchen Passthrough Window
AG MillworksAG Millworks
Fold windows open with AG Millworks Bi-Fold Windows and enhance your indoor-outdoor living. Bi-Fold Windows allow you to create a "passthrough" window for the ultimate entertaining experience!
Highland Park Residence
Highland Park Residence
Wernerfield ArchitectureWernerfield Architecture
Charles Davis Smith
Warren, NJ - Bluestone patio & walkway with fire pit and water feature
Warren, NJ - Bluestone patio & walkway with fire pit and water feature
Parker Landscape DesignParker Landscape Design
Natural Cleft Bluestone random pattern patio & walkway, LED mood lighting, landscape design & construction, masonry fire pit, seating wall and planter using cultured stone veneer, new composite deck installed wit water proofed understory, Bluestone steps, drainage installation, outdoor TV, cultured stone veneer on foundation walls of house installation, outdoor TV, cultured stone veneer on foundation walls of house
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My Projects
Peaceful Settings ConstructionPeaceful Settings Construction
Luxury Outdoor Saunas, Oasis Hot Tub & Sauna of New England
Luxury Outdoor Saunas, Oasis Hot Tub & Sauna of New England
Oasis Hot Tub & Sauna of New EnglandOasis Hot Tub & Sauna of New England
POD sauna with Clear Red Western Cedar, Oasis Hot Tub & Sauna of New England.
Cobblestone
Cobblestone
Ascent Custom HomesAscent Custom Homes
Outdoor Living Space - Bluestone, Patio, Outdoor Kitchen, Fire Place, Bar
Outdoor Living Space - Bluestone, Patio, Outdoor Kitchen, Fire Place, Bar
Prime Construction & Remodeling LLCPrime Construction & Remodeling LLC
This recently completed outdoor living space was created for a really great family in Chatham. Their original backyard design included a deck surrounded by mulch planting beds. We demolished all original elements and constructed an all bluestone patio that ran the entire width of their home. This made it possible to double their usable space. We used uniformly sized all blue bluestone tiles. We built them an outdoor kitchen and bar - complete with grill, shelving, built-in trash can and refrigerator. Pearl Blue quartz was used for the counter top and we rounded the bar side in order to maximize sitting space. The perimeter of the patio received a 20" high sitting wall with a 2" thick bluestone tread cap. LED strip lighting was installed below the wall cap to provide accent lighting at night. At the yard entrance, we built (2) raised piers complete with centered light fixtures on top. The custom gas-start/wood-burn fireplace really sets this patio apart from most. By curving the hearth and hollowing out the interior, we were able to create a wood log storage area without sacrificing any of their usable space on the sides. The gas dial is concealed on the side of the fireplace and is operated by key. Throughout the entire patio you will see cultured stone siding that provides the perfect blend of continuity and complimentary colors. This project was a huge success and the client is very happy with the finished product. We couldn't have asked to work for better people. #GreatWorkForGreatPeople
Westcoast Craftsman Custom Home Build
Westcoast Craftsman Custom Home Build
Sprucehill Custom Homes & RenovationsSprucehill Custom Homes & Renovations
Photo Cred: Brad Hill Imaging
Patio Cover and Kitchen on the Lake: Fulshear, TX
Patio Cover and Kitchen on the Lake: Fulshear, TX
Tradition Outdoor LivingTradition Outdoor Living
This addition redesigned the feel of this backyard! The Covered Patio boasts beautiful stackstone column bases and cedar structure with tongue and groove ceiling. Enhancing this outdoor living and dining space, stamped concrete with curve appeal adds variation from the traditional concrete slab. The Outdoor Kitchen is nestled nicely underneath the patio cover leaving plenty of space for outdoor entertainment. The grill and granite countertops make preparing a meal easy to do while enjoying the gorgeous lake view! The gable roof with high ceiling creates lovely appeal for this outdoor structure.
Poolside Entertainment
Poolside Entertainment
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo
Craftsman Patio
Craftsman Patio
New Berlin Fireplace
New Berlin Fireplace
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The gas fire pit casts a warm glow to the landscape as if it was always there. LED lighting as path lights and wall lights illuminate the paving, while a Pekin Lilac tree is illuminated by an uplight.

Traditional Blue 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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