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Backyard Paradise
Backyard Paradise
TriVistaUSA Design + BuildTriVistaUSA Design + Build
Covered Patio, Fireplace & Outdoor Kitchen
Covered Patio, Fireplace & Outdoor Kitchen
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This gorgeous covered porch houses a large stone fireplace with seating walls and a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen and wraparound raised bar with seating for more than 10 guests making it the perfect spot for entertaining. The custom tongue and groove ceilings with exposed beams, can lights, and ceiling fans add just the right ambiance to this comfortable, elegant outdoor living space.
Fireplaces & Fire Pits - Curved Patio with Fire Pit.\
Fireplaces & Fire Pits - Curved Patio with Fire Pit.\
Red Valley Landscape & Construction IncRed Valley Landscape & Construction Inc
This gas fire pit is perched just slightly off the patio area which is sheltered by this great cedar pergola.
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Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Farris Concepts in ArchitectureFarris Concepts in Architecture
Porch detail off of Salon
Maverick Stoneworks
Maverick Stoneworks
Maverick LLCMaverick LLC
Yorkville - Outdoor Living Area with Pergola & Fireplace
Yorkville - Outdoor Living Area with Pergola & Fireplace
Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.
Yorkville Hill Landscaping
Stained concrete patio
Stained concrete patio
SunWorks, etc. LLCSunWorks, etc. LLC
Outdoor Living Rooms
Outdoor Living Rooms
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
This stamped, decorative concrete patio in O'Fallon is partially covered. The ceiling is whitewashed cedar and has recessed lights and a fan. There is seating and dining space and a stone surrounded cooking area with a granite counter top, built-in Napoleon grill, Firemagic cabinet and drawers. There is bar seating at the counter on the opposite side which backs up to the open patio and wood burning firepit.
Patio Door
Patio Door
21st Century Doors & Windows21st Century Doors & Windows
21st Century Doors & Windows
Pepper Pike Classic Entertaining
Pepper Pike Classic Entertaining
Exscape DesignsExscape Designs
Patio Cover Builder Katy TX Outdoor Living Area
Patio Cover Builder Katy TX Outdoor Living Area
Tradition Outdoor LivingTradition Outdoor Living
Tradition Outdoor Living, LLC. We are a builder offering custom patio covers, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas, hardscapes, and much more. We are focused on bettering the homeowners outdoor living experience. Although we service the entire Houston area, we do most of our projects in Katy TX which is were we are located.
White Oak Residence
White Oak Residence
UserUser
The design for this residence combines contemporary and traditional styles, and includes stairs and a curving drive to provide a warm welcome to the home. A comfortable bluestone terrace and patio provide elegant outdoor entertaining spaces. Photo by Greg Premru.
La Salle Model in Twin Eagles | Naples, FL
La Salle Model in Twin Eagles | Naples, FL
Divco Custom HomesDivco Custom Homes
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Devore's Land & Water GardensDevore's Land & Water Gardens
Terraced bluestone patios around pool and carriage house, with mortared stone walls and sweeping steps leading to the next level. Graceful planted bed also houses customer owned sculpture, and includes installed ground fountains at its base. Designed by John DeVore
Rosemary Beach House
Rosemary Beach House
Upchurch Architects, Inc.Upchurch Architects, Inc.
Jack Gardner
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Sunset Construction & DesignSunset Construction & Design
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. 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. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
The front yard's entertaining and dining spaces, including a beautiful granite fire pit, are screened from the street by freestanding stone walls topped with custom-designed open-panel latitice work Designed by H. Paul Davis Landscape Architects. .©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Palmer Victorian
Palmer Victorian
SSA Landscape ArchitectsSSA Landscape Architects
Courtyard of period cottage, Rye
Courtyard of period cottage, Rye
Cornus Garden DesignCornus Garden Design
This lovely old red brick wall was too good to waste so iron pot holders were sourced and now carry clay pots with a range of useful herbs, just a step from the kitchen door.

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.
Outdoor Shower Kits
Outdoor Shower Kits
Stonewood ProductsStonewood Products
Add Lattice to your Shower Panels with our custom Lattice Panel option. The Lattice option can be bench crafted for any shower kit model! Framed in 1 x cedar stock and built in to the doors as well, this is a great new style option for our shower kit collection!
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