Outdoor Porcelain Tile Pool/Patio Design

Outdoor Porcelain Tile from Mountain Hardscaping. In Photo: Quartz Silver with Bluestone Stair Treads | Installation done by: Thomas Flint Landscape Design & Development

Urban Patio Guest House

Desert Earth and Wood, LLC

Guest house design build project by Desert Earth and Wood. This guest house was originally a detached garage. Now transformed to a birding paradise with a touch of "the islands". Photo- John Sartin

Mission Viejo, CA Front and Backyard Remodel

System Pavers

This backyard remodel in Mission Viejo, CA. This remodel consists of new outdoor elements all designed and installed by System Pavers. Elements featured in project include: natural stone paver sitting wall, dual candle wall, and fire pit, paver patio, courtyard, side yard and driveway, and energy efficient LED lighting throughout the front and back of the home

Patios

Carmichael Environmental

We believe that in our climate outdoor living spaces are some of the best assets on any property. Creating seating areas around your gardens will give you the time and space to sit and relax or host any size gathering you desire. A design tip is to create a main outdoor dining patio and then have satellite patios for specific uses like a fire pit or lounge area.

Sylvania - Patio

Quality Projects Australia

A sleek looking patio teamed up with a low maintenance Knotwood Deck. QPA is proud to use such great, durable Australian products.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard patio in Sydney with decking and a pergola.

Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey

Grillo Outdoor Kitchens

Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say. And what a dream; this is the acme of a Surrey suburban townhouse garden. The team behind the teamwork of this masterpiece in Oxshott, Surrey, are Raine Garden Design Ltd, Bushy Business Ltd, Hampshire Garden Lighting, and Forest Eyes Photography. Everywhere you look, some new artful detail demonstrating their collective expertise hits you. The beautiful and tasteful selection of materials. The very mature, regimented pleached beech hedge. The harmoniousness of the zoning; tidy yet so varied and interesting. The ancient olive, dating back to the reign of Victoria. The warmth and depth afforded by the layered lighting. The seamless extension of the Home from inside to out; because in this dream, the garden is Home as much as the house is.

Gallery

Taos Sunrise Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard patio in Albuquerque with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and no cover.

Ranch Dressing

Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.

Renovation update and addition to a vintage 1960's suburban ranch house. Bauen Group - Contractor Rick Ricozzi - Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury patio in Other.

Custom Home on the Lake

Lynch Construction Group

What an oasis! This backyard living area comes complete with a Geometric-style pool and outdoor kitchen. The pool is laced with Old St. Louis Brick and is 5-feet deep. It also overlooks the neighborhood lake.

Putting It All Together

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Once a sad little patch of grass and an underutilized flower bed dominated this small backyard. Now the homeowners have a very usable courtyard without the hassle of mowing turf. Color was introduced to complement the sage green exterior through containers, furnishings, and stone.

Random past projects

Andrew and Dan Construction

Photo of a large backyard patio in Houston with a vegetable garden.

Contemporary Concrete Fire Pit & Table

Geared for Growing Landscape Services

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slab and a pergola.

Garden Gate with Modern Planters

Regenesis Ecological Design

Private garden gate leads to compact concrete courtyard with upright COR-TEN planters.
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with a container garden, concrete slab and a pergola.

Creaser Residence

Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.

jovak landscape & design
Mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Vancouver with concrete pavers and a pergola.

Nelson Landscape

Living Waters Landscaping

Finished Arizona Flagstone Patio and Walkways.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard patio in Other with natural stone pavers and no cover.

Residential Christmas Decor

User

Our individualized approach to decorating includes evaluating a property, listening to the homeowner’s unique wants and needs for the season, and then creating a customized decorating plan that matches each homeowner’s personality and love for the holidays.

Sendero Tres

C&E Builders AZ

Paradise Valley Arizona Pool Remodel.
Mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Phoenix with natural stone pavers and a pergola.

BBQ Worktop

Salmon Pink Concrete

BBQ Worktop surface using polished cement cast in-situ as a single slab. Mottled white in colour and treated to withstand the UK climate,
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard patio in Surrey.

Petite Maison | Tiny House

RobitailleCurtis

Photo of a small modern backyard patio in Montreal with stamped concrete and no cover.

Rear Extension - Interior Design - New Loft - Conversion into Flats

Exquisite Design & Build

Garden design in Finsbury Park, London.
Mid-sized modern backyard patio in London with natural stone pavers.

Purple Patio Design Ideas

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, 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 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 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!