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Traditional Patio with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Custom Outdoor Fireplaces
Custom Outdoor Fireplaces
Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.
Outdoor Pavillion
Outdoor Pavillion
Sutherland Custom Builders (Sutherland Homes)Sutherland Custom Builders (Sutherland Homes)
Backyard Renovation
Backyard Renovation
Precision Homecrafters, LLCPrecision Homecrafters, LLC
Chis Luker Photography
Indian River Retreat
Indian River Retreat
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
Two different ceiling treatments define these two outdoor rooms. The seating area has a wooden trey ceiling, and the dining and grilling area has exposed beams. Daniel Newcomb Photography
STONE GEORGIAN, GREENWICH, CT
STONE GEORGIAN, GREENWICH, CT
Granoff ArchitectsGranoff Architects
Details
Details
Richard Hartlage Land MorphologyRichard Hartlage Land Morphology
American Louvered Roof 2
American Louvered Roof 2
Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.
This Louvered Roof install over a flagstone patio creates indoor/outdoor living space beside the homeowner's in ground pool. The fireplace adds a cozy touch for cool evenings and the curtains provide an element of privacy . The aluminum louvers close for rainy days and shade.
North Scottsdale Estate
North Scottsdale Estate
Salcito Custom HomesSalcito Custom Homes
Warm Modern in La Canada
Warm Modern in La Canada
Stewart DesignStewart Design
California modern outdoor living space
The Secret Garden (Oakville, ON)
The Secret Garden (Oakville, ON)
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
With the goal of enhancing the connection between interior and exterior, backyard and side yard, and natural and man-made features, Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd. drew on nature for inspiration. We worked around one of Oakville’s largest oak trees introducing curved braces and sculpted ends to an organic patio enhanced with wild bed lines tamed by a flagstone mowing strip. The result is a subtle layering of elements where each element effortlessly blends into the next. Linear structures bordered by manicured lawn and carefully planned perennials delineate the start of a dynamic and unbridled space. Pathways casually direct your steps to and from the pool area while the gentle murmur of the waterfall enhances the pervading peace of this outdoor sanctuary.
North Jersey Outdoor Living Room
North Jersey Outdoor Living Room
Garden State RetractablesGarden State Retractables
This outdoor living space is has motorized Phantom Screens recessed into the openings to create a bug free environment at the tough of a button.
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!
Armstrong Property
Armstrong Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Gazebo, Covered Wood Structure, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Living Space, Concrete Paver Hardscape, Ambient Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting,
Project of the Month: August 2013
Project of the Month: August 2013
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
Showcase project - Outdoor Patio
Showcase project - Outdoor Patio
SBI Building Materials & Landscape SuppliesSBI Building Materials & Landscape Supplies
Outdoor patio space featuring a Multiblend Ledgestone fireplace with Multiblend flagstone paving tiles.
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
Downes Swimming Pool CompanyDownes Swimming Pool Company
outdoor fireplace with pergola perimeter
La Mesa
La Mesa
Kiyohara MoffittKiyohara Moffitt
Timber Frame and Stone Pavilion
Timber Frame and Stone Pavilion
The Stone ManThe Stone Man
Jim Schmid
Fireplace, patio, pergola
Fireplace, patio, pergola
The Outerspaces GroupThe Outerspaces Group
Pergolas
Pergolas
Austin Outdoor Living GroupAustin Outdoor Living Group
Austin Outdoor Living Group

Traditional Patio with All Types of Cover 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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