Patio - Landscaping Ideas
Patio ideas carry a lot of commercial intent because people are usually deciding between materials, size, and how the space will actually get used. These real yards are handy for comparing paver and concrete looks, seeing how patios connect to planting beds, and spotting layouts that leave room for dining, lounging, or a fire feature. If you want the bigger archive-wide pattern read first, YardShare's Real Yard Trend Report shows how often outdoor-living and backyard-room moves recur across real submitted yards.
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outdoor patio
by vonnieThis is my outdoor deck. My husband and I bought an outdoor fireplace and ad...
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Minkle Manor
by Minkle ManorI have lived here for almost 20 years. When I bought the home the back yard w...
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A Little Bit of Paradise
by JoanThis is where my husband and I go to unwind. We live in a small development ...
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KITTY LITTER BOX NO LONGER
by GINNY EZELLour backyard was nothing but dirt, we had a huge hill that had to be moved ba...
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Burlington Outdoor Living Room
Pre-built Modular Outdoor Fireplace added to the already detailed patio. Whi...
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Lynn's Nashville Yard
by CLYork0425I live in Nashville, Tennessee, about 3-4 miles from downtown. My yard is abo...
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Side yard party patio
by Olive GroveThese homeowners wanted to utilize their plain side yard that connected to th...
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Kentfield canyon garden
Garden features a garden shed, arbors, custom dog run area, water feature, pl...
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Project: Pati-oh!
We "remodeled" our small backyard to become a "whole yard"...
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Outdoor kitchen, Pergola & Paver Patio
by Kim DavernWe added a pergola with ceiling fans and lights, a built-in grill and outdoor...
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San Francisco bay view garden
Garden in Belvedere has views to San Francisco Bay. Garden features an outd...
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Our private sanctuary
by NadiaOur "staycation" resort which includes an outdoor living room, outd...
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Florida Tropical Bali/Moroccan Oasis
by cusoliI posted my yard on Rate My Space and someone suggested that I should post it...
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Exterior back yard remodel
Replaced old rotten, out dated decks and stairs with new concrete patios and ...
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Mill Valley contemporary garden
A contemporary garden with outdoor kitchen, stone patio, stone walls, water f...
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Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'
Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and...
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California Dreamin'
by Debbilyn DayI have a small southern california track housing yard with no view but we max...
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Lori & Phil's
The backyard stated out with just a slab patio and a nice view. First came t...
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Kentfield park-like garden
Park-like garden features built-in spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit area with t...
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SOUTHERN SPLASH
This was my first pool project for a client in NC. The area has mulit-levels ...
About Patio Landscaping
All patio photos on YardShare are shared by real homeowners and landscaping professionals, so you can compare full projects instead of a single hero shot. Use these examples to study plant combinations, material choices, and how each feature connects to the rest of the yard before you copy anything at home.
Keep browsing related inspiration: Real Yard Trend Report, fire pit patios, outdoor kitchen layouts, covered patio ideas, backyard patio design ideas .
Patio comparison questions
What should you compare first when planning a patio?
Start with function and circulation: how many people need to fit, whether dining or lounging matters most, and how the patio connects to doors, grill areas, and the yard beyond.
How do patios feel less stark?
The nicest examples use planting beds, seat walls, or nearby vertical elements so the hardscape feels integrated instead of like a bare slab dropped in the yard.