A dark backyard was given a new life with dramatic additions of built in planting beds, custom cut salvaged pavers, green screen trellis and a ton of charm. The reclaimed barn doors add a focal point to the east wall while the custom built two-tier planting system allows vines to fill this garden which spans two floors of the client's home.

Hayden Haven

Clearwater Summit Group

Clearwater Summit group, Inc.

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Intimate Courtyard for Entertaining

Greg Hebert Landscape Architect

Cape Cod Style Patio

Talianko Design Group, LLC

A Cape Cod style home with a backyard patio inspired by the East Coast. A casually elegant Hamptons style deck lends to family BBQs and relaxing in the afternoons. Turquoise accents and a range of blue fabrics pop against white and cream backgrounds. Bronze lanterns atop teak tables are perfect for a little light in the evenings. This coastal style backyard is located in Sierra Madre, California. Photography by Erika Bierman, Awnings and Curtains by La Belle Maison, Landscape and Pool by Garden View Landscape, Nursery and Pools.

Beneath Starry Skies

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Is there anything more fun than outdoor entertaining? The house, patio and lawn all flow together to create one seamless space that appears to go forever. Here we worked to create the kind of atmosphere you find in an Italian Piazza with the outdoor market lights strung from the house to the tree and speakers hidden in strategic locations filling the air with music. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360

Silverleaf, Lot 1137

Simpson Design Associates, LLC

Contemporary Patio

Design Build: Tuscan Residence at The Bridges of RSF

The Design Build Company

MTLA - Broida Residence

User

Dartmouth Remodel

The Victor Myers Companies

Wilmette Residence

Arrow. Land + Structures

Wilmette Residence Landscape - Privacy Screen, Freestanding Cedar Trellis with Vine, Bluestone Terrace and Stone Steps

3 - Portola Valley Residence

Stoecker and Northway Architects, Inc.

Forever Home

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Several lighting techniques combine to illuminate the garden after hours. Laminated pergola beams span 24’ over the water garden, while a mortared step and grade beam marks the existing elevations preserved to protect existing trees.

Back Porch

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

The Tuscan columns, bead board ceiling, and privacy screening, give this spacious porch a finished, stately look.

Casa Smith's California Garden

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

The essence of Mediterranean living means living inside and out. You don't have a garden as much as much as you have a collection of rooms inside and outside of a fixed structure. Following the architecture set by the home, the exterior spaces look and feel seamless. Photo Credit: Catherine E Smith, Casa Smith Designs, LLC

25,000 SF of Luxury

Platinum Homes by Mark Molthan

Downtown

Baxter Interiors

South African Farmhouse

VKV Visuals

This is the farmhouse that I designed and built in Franschhoek, South Africa on a 12 hectare old vineyard. It was the start of my 3D visualisation & design activities and have since grown and built my business in The Netherlands.

1,338 Patio Design Ideas

Patios are the perfect way to give your outdoor space a new look. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into the garden, creating an outdoor room that can serve multiple functions. Add lounge chairs, a sofa, an outdoor kitchen and a dining table to your patio design and use it to entertain, cook, dine, and relax. Beautiful patios depend on the layout and position, so planning your patio design before your remodel is crucial. Browse patio images to see how you can best utilise your existing outdoor space.

How should I position and design my patio?

It is popular for most Indian homes to have the patio adjoined to their house. If you have the luxury of building one from scratch, don’t be wedded to the idea of patios attached to the house; think of a patio design in the garden. While considering garden patio ideas take factors like space, light and a pathway to the house into consideration. Try different patio shapes to maximise the space. Rectangular patios are classic, and great if you would like to add a lot of patio furniture and seating space. However, round patios can be just as perfect for small gardens or oddly shaped spaces.

What materials should I use for my patio?

The style and feel of your patio is dictated by the material used, so make sure your choices reflect the vibe of your home. Brick and terracotta tiles are most often seen in traditional homes, while stone tiles are slowly gaining popularity. Concrete and wood make good foundation options for most styles. Also, you will need to decide whether you want your patio uncovered or covered. Add roofing if you plan on using the space regularly, or opt for a pergola or umbrella to ensure you have some shade. Alternatively, patio designs with enclosures, usually made from glass, can also transform your space into an outdoor living room.

What outdoor patio furniture and decor should I include?

Good patio furniture should be high-quality and weatherproof. Opt for rattan or metal patio furniture — they come in a wide range, are stylish and survive all seasons. If you prefer wooden furniture make sure you pick good quality designs that will last long. To entice you and your guests into the space, think about adding a succulent arrangement, climbing flowers or outdoor fairy lights for soothing evening lighting. Add some warmth to your patio with outdoor rugs, throw pillows and chair cushions, all in waterproof fabrics of course. Set the mood for your evening party by investing in rope or string lighting and candles, which can also keep bugs away if you get the right kind. With the right patio design and some help a professional, you will be able to turn your patio into an outdoor living space that you can enjoy for years to come

Miwa

Phil Kean Design Group

This contemporary home features clean lines and extensive details, a unique entrance of floating steps over moving water, attractive focal points, great flows of volumes and spaces, and incorporates large areas of indoor/outdoor living on both levels. Taking aging in place into consideration, there are master suites on both levels, elevator, and garage entrance. The home’s great room and kitchen open to the lanai, summer kitchen, and garden via folding and pocketing glass doors and uses a retractable screen concealed in the lanai. When the screen is lowered, it holds up to 90% of the home’s conditioned air and keeps out insects. The 2nd floor master and exercise rooms open to balconies. The challenge was to connect the main home to the existing guest house which was accomplished with a center garden and floating step walkway which mimics the main home’s entrance. The garden features a fountain, fire pit, pool, outdoor arbor dining area, and LED lighting under the floating steps.