Patio and Outdoor Designs

Designing a patio can often mean contracting some landscaping as well. Whether you design it as an elaborate living space or just an occasional hangout will depend on your outdoor space, budget and inclination. You can create a multi-functional, meandering patio among landscaped shrubbery with scattered seating or dedicate an external space where you can design it as an outdoor room.

Flooring is a key to patio design, since the ground is the principal surface. Stone and patios go hand-in-hand, though you could also consider tiles, granite or even wood or a combination of materials. If the house has an uneven surface, you can create a sunken patio with hidden by the slope, a surrounding hedge or a raised edge with corner posts.

Spanish Patio Design With Wicker Furnishings

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Spectacular Pool and Patio Design

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Open Patio Deck Design

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Lounge furniture is best suited to patios; however, you can also build a semicircular or angular stone bench with a coffee table. You can also design a dining area with perhaps a side table for storage. Fireplaces can be a very stylish and functional feature of a patio. You can create a intricately constructed fireplace or a sunken one surrounded by raised walls or a circular one.

Modern Patio Boasts Strong Geometric Design

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A Patio Design Stone Veneer and Blue Stone

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Contemporary Patio Design

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Cool Traditional Patio Design

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Wide Open Patio Design

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Traditional Patio Design With Rock Stone

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Contemporary Patio With Cozy Fire Pit

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A Circular Patio Design

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Garden With Stone Patio and Simple Walkway

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Shady Patio Design With Aluminum Arbor

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Traditional Patio Design With Round Chairs

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Modern Patio Design

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Traditional Patio Design With Fire Pit

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Backyard Patio Design

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Contemporary Patio Design With Wooden Seats

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Western Style Patio Design

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Asian Inspired Patio Design

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Traditional Stone Patio Design With Circular Sitting Area

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Poolside Patio Design

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Backyard Patio With Green Grass

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Stone Patio Redesign With Outdoor Fireplace

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Outdoor Patio Overlooking Water Feature

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Outdoor Transitional Patio Design

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Waterfalls With Patio Design Seating

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Furnished Patio Design

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Colorful Patio Idea

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Tropical Patio Design

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Asian Patio Design With Copper Accent Wall

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You can also fashion an awning over part of the patio. A patio may not support light fixtures; to use the patio after sunset, you could situate the patio near the house, with light fixtures in the house’s exterior. However, if it is a sunken patio behind a raised edge, you might be able to incorporate concealed lighting within the wall.