Arts and Crafts Patio Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

Creative Hardscapes projects

Creative Hardscapes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio in Cleveland with a fire feature, stamped concrete and no cover.

Outdoor Urban Retreat - Outdoor Fireplace and Patio

DiGiacomo Homes & Renovation

Paul Markert, Markert Photo, Inc.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts backyard patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, brick pavers and a roof extension.

Techo-Bloc Display

R.P. Smith & Son, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and no cover.

Bellas Landscaping Projects

Bellas Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio in Chicago with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a pergola.

Walkway + Fire Pit

GLC Lawn & Landscaping LLC

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Detroit with brick pavers, a fire feature and no cover.

Hillside Outdoor Living Space

Newport Ave Landscaping

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Portland with natural stone pavers, a gazebo/cabana and a fire feature.

Modified Davidson in River Run

Linnane Homes

This is an example of a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Orono Copper and Stone Landscape

Stonepocket Unique Landscapes

Hand hammered copper gas fire pit with LED lighting and granite surroundTim Heelan
Large arts and crafts backyard patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature and no cover.

Craftsman Cottage

Mariani Landscape

Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Chicago with natural stone pavers, no cover and a fire feature.

Mummy Mountain

Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts side yard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.

Palisades Neighborhood NW Washington, DC

GardenWise

Michael K. Wilkinson
This is an example of an arts and crafts patio in DC Metro with a fire feature and no cover.

Firepits and Fireplaces

Nature's Touch

Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, concrete pavers and no cover.

Outdoor Fireplace Lake Norman

Master Stone Design, LLC

This great outdoor living area is perfect for the quite getaway or for entertaining friends. The colors of this Tennessee fieldstone are spectacular and go great with the lighter travertine. One of my favorites.

Northwest Meadows

Fifth Season Landscape Design & Construction

Fifth Season Landscape Design
Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio in Other with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a pergola.

Woodvale

CarsonSpeer Builders

This garage features mahogany outswing doors, exposed framing with a vaulted ceiling and open dormer, built-in cabinetry and refrigerator, TV, double sliding doors opening to the side patio, and an acid stained floor. The side courtyard and brick fireplace has irregular flagstone pavers with a mondo grass infill.

Oxbridge - Lakefront Craftsman

Visbeen Architects

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland

Jarrettsville, MD - Outdoor Living Space

Lehnhoff's Landscaping, LLC.

Large arts and crafts backyard patio in Baltimore with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and no cover.

Panza

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Other with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.

Passarelli Custom Homes - Lake Norman Penninsula home

Nedoff Fotography

Jimi Nedoff - Nedoff Fotography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, concrete slab and a roof extension.

Contemporary Craftsman Patio + Fire Bowl - Brookfield

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Fire bowl at dusk on the patio. The cast iron sugar kettle is lit from below with lights recessed into the beach pebble surround. Edmunds Studios

Arts and Crafts Patio Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

A patio is a paved outdoor area that adjoins a house, and is a popular addition to Australian and New Zealand homes. Not only is it yet another place to enjoy the great outdoors, but it can also save you time and money on landscaping. Often seen as an extension of the indoor living space, arts and crafts patios and courtyards can serve multiple functions. If you add outdoor furniture such as lounge chairs and a sofa, a barbecue or outdoor kitchen and a dining table and chairs, you can use them for entertaining, cooking, dining, and relaxing. Browse the Photos on Houzz for courtyard and patio designs to see how you can best utilise your existing outdoor area.

What materials should I use to construct my patio?

Stone pavers and bricks are the most common surface materials used for patios, while concrete, tiles and gravel are also popular. Stone paving is usually at the top end of the price bracket, but is highly durable and the most natural-looking of the surface materials available. Brick patios, on the other hand, are relatively easy to lay, and provide a warm, rich colour that can complement traditional homes. Concrete patios are one of the least expensive to build and are also very durable, while gravel is quick and easy to install. You will also need to decide whether you want your arts and crafts patio covered or left uncovered. You can add roofing if you plan on using the space regularly, or opt for a pergola, trellis or umbrella for shade instead. Patio enclosures, usually made from glass or mesh screens, can also transform your space into an outdoor room.

What outdoor patio furniture and decor should I include?

A arts and crafts patio can be so much more than just a paved slab, if you add the right additions. An outdoor kitchen and bar will help make the space the life of the party, while high-quality, low-slung chairs will make you want to stay outside for longer. If you have the budget, you may even consider adding a spa or pool. To make it the ideal al fresco area even when temperatures drop, a fire pit or fireplace will be able to keep you and your company toasty warm. To entice you and your guests into the space, make some room for greenery, even if you just a place a pot plant atop a table. It will help tie in the area to the surrounding garden. Fairy lights, garden torches and citronella candles will also help set the mood and keep the mozzies at bay, while soft furnishings such as waterproof rugs, pillows and chair cushions will add personality. For something striking, consider adding a water feature or wall garden. If you're ready to hire a landscape professional to help you with the job, browse our directory here!