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Front Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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Arcadia/Scottsdale
Arcadia/Scottsdale
Wiseman & Gale InteriorsWiseman & Gale Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional front patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Knepper Residence
Knepper Residence
Evolution Design Build GroupEvolution Design Build Group
Design ideas for a large rustic front patio in Salt Lake City with gravel, no cover and fencing.
Dallas One-Story
Dallas One-Story
Brown Design GroupBrown Design Group
Inspiration for a mediterranean front patio in Dallas with gravel and no cover.
Topaz, Balboa Island
Topaz, Balboa Island
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Builder: JENKINS construction Photography: Mol Goodman Architect: William Guidero
Photo of a medium sized coastal front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front patio steps in San Francisco with tiled flooring and no cover.
Carmel Highlands Seascapes
Carmel Highlands Seascapes
Carmel Building & DesignCarmel Building & Design
Contemporary front patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Front Yard Patio – Tranquil Outdoor Refuge
Front Yard Patio – Tranquil Outdoor Refuge
Southview DesignSouthview Design
In the front yard, one of Southview's landscape architects designed a welcoming courtyard/front entry. Just large enough for a table, a couple of chairs, a small fountain, and flowers, the courtyard is separated from the street by a low mortared limestone wall. The space hints at privacy but invites the neighbors in for conversation and evening refreshments.
Woodside French Farmhouse rehab and preservation
Woodside French Farmhouse rehab and preservation
HPS Palo Alto-Home Preservation StewardshipHPS Palo Alto-Home Preservation Stewardship
Sitting area at the main home Photo: Steve Spratt
This is an example of a large rural front patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Outdoor Living For Front Yard
Outdoor Living For Front Yard
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Cozy evenings on this porch are easy to imagine all year round. By adding black planters with white flowers and a black fire pit with white stones, we tied the planters and the fire pit as visual elements.
Front Entry Patio Beloit WI
Front Entry Patio Beloit WI
Terra Yard CreationsTerra Yard Creations
Front Entry Patio
Photo of a small classic front patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Brick walkways and a brick patio work in concert with boxwood and yew hedges on this farmhouse landscape. A fire pit, Adirondack furniture and plenty of annual flowers are also woven into the fabric of this landscape design.
Integral Lighting
Integral Lighting
Integral LightingIntegral Lighting
Hardscape lighting by Integral Lighting.
Design ideas for a classic front patio in Philadelphia with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Outdoor Room with a View
Outdoor Room with a View
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The custom designed and built bench protects the aesthetic calm of the front garden patio. It provides an excellent view of the neighborhood as well as the hummingbirds drawn by pink Alumroot bells, the sweet fragrance and magic wand-like blooms of Hummingbird Sage blooms, as well as the water feature.
Orchid, Corona Del Mar
Orchid, Corona Del Mar
Cynthia Childs, ArchitectCynthia Childs, Architect
This is an example of a coastal front patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Photo of a large classic front patio in Austin with gravel and no cover.
Entry Pavers - San Jose, CA
Entry Pavers - San Jose, CA
GW ConstructionGW Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized front patio in San Diego with natural stone paving and no cover.
Fire Features
Fire Features
ERNSDORF DESIGNERNSDORF DESIGN
Large front patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Medina Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Medina Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
inner courtyard
Design ideas for a large traditional front patio in Seattle with concrete paving and no cover.
Entrance Landing and Steps
Entrance Landing and Steps
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a small bohemian front patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
Patios/Pool Deck
Patios/Pool Deck
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
This is an example of a small traditional front patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and no cover.

Front Patio with No Cover 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 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 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 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 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 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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