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Traditional Patio with Tiled Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Backyard Rennovation
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Redmond Outdoor Living and Property Makeover
Redmond Outdoor Living and Property Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Our client wanted to create a fresh outdoor living space within their outdated backyard and to give a makeover to their entire property. The overall setting was a tremendous asset to the spaces - a large wetland area just behind their home, full of interesting birds and wildlife that the homeowner values. We designed and built a spacious covered outdoor living space as the backyard focal point. The kitchen and bar area feature a Hestan grill, kegerator and refrigerator along with ample counter space. This structure is heated by Infratech heaters for maximum all-season use. An array of six skylights allows light into the space and the adjacent windows. While the covered space is the focal point of the backyard, the entire property was redesigned to include a bluestone patio and pathway, dry creek bed, new planting, extensive low voltage outdoor lighting and a new entry monument. The design fits seamlessly among the existing mature trees and the backdrop of a beautiful wetland area beyond. The structure feels as if it has always been a part of the home. William Wright Photography
Scarsdale Home
Scarsdale Home
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Backyard Revamp
Backyard Revamp
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Campbell Landscape Bay Area's Landscape Design, Custom Construction & Management
Helena Fair Lawn
Helena Fair Lawn
Balitano Contracting Co Inc.Balitano Contracting Co Inc.
Westcoast Craftsman Custom Home Build
Westcoast Craftsman Custom Home Build
Sprucehill Custom Homes & RenovationsSprucehill Custom Homes & Renovations
Photo Cred: Brad Hill Imaging
Crayton Road- Old Naples
Crayton Road- Old Naples
Waterside Builders IncWaterside Builders Inc
Project of the Month: April 2016
Project of the Month: April 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This family wanted a contemporary structure that blended natural elements with with grays and blues. This is a unique structure that turned out beautifully. We went with powder coated 6x6 steel posts hiding all of the base and top plates creating a seamless transition between the structure and travertine flooring. Due to limitations on spacing we added a built-in granite table with matching powder coated steel frame. This created a unique look and practical application for dining seating. By adding a knee wall with cedar slats it created an intimate nook while keeping everything open. The modern fireplace and split style kitchen created a great use of space without making if feel crowded. Appliances: Fire Magic Diamond Echelon series 660 Grill RCS icemaker, 2 wine fridges and RCS storage doors and drawers 42” Heat Glo Dakota fireplace insert Cedar T&G ceiling clear coated with rope lighting Powder coated posts and granite table frame: Slate Gray Tile Selections: Accent Wall: Glass tile (Carisma Oceano Stick Glass Mosaic) Dark Tile: Prisma Griss Light Tile: Tessuto Linen Beige White Flooring: Light Ivory Travertine 3cm granite: Light: Santa Cecilia Dark: Midnight Grey Kitchen Appliances: 30" Fire Magic Diamond Series Echelon 660 2 - RCS wine fridges RCS storage doors and drawers Fire Place: 36" Dakota heat glo insert TK Images
Norris St. Bridget Model by Florida Lifestyle Homes
Norris St. Bridget Model by Florida Lifestyle Homes
Norris Furniture & InteriorsNorris Furniture & Interiors
Outdoor sitting area with stacked stone fireplace and travertine flooring.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Oasis SpacesOasis Spaces
Modern Mix
Modern Mix
Crowley Custom HomesCrowley Custom Homes
Larry Field
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
BCI Border Creations, Inc.BCI Border Creations, Inc.
Decorate a Small Patio
Decorate a Small Patio
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Discover how the right furniture, decor, and plants can help you get big enjoyment out of a small outdoor space.
Wycliffe Drive
Wycliffe Drive
Crafted Custom Homes + RenovationsCrafted Custom Homes + Renovations
Back porch at Wycliffe Drive project in Houston Photos by Curtis Lawson
Lyrical Charm
Lyrical Charm
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Solarium
Solarium
M K Star DesignsM K Star Designs
Breezeway , Solarium between house & garage . Used for morning coffee or for a potting , planting room . Slate floors with custom painted cabinet with slate top & sink . Photo by Dan Piassic

Traditional Patio with Tiled Flooring 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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