Patio Designs and Ideas

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With so many options for patio designs, the choices can seem overwhelming. The best plan of action is to immerse yourself in photos and articles that are geared toward giving you ideas. This list of resources will be extremely useful as you learn about all the ways you can design your patio. Get free patio drawings, research surface textures and colors, learn about how to create focal points, decide which patio size is right for your needs, plus much more.

VIDEO: DEFINING OUTDOOR ROOMS

Landscape designer Scott Cohen shows examples of creative ways to embellish patio designs to create the sense of a defined outdoor room. — Length: 03:43

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Free Patio Plans Four patio design sketches you can use to get ideas for your backyard space.	Patio Surfaces Various textures, patterns and finishes gives each area a slightly different feel.
Creating Destinations Creating destinations is the key to maximizing the use of any backyard space.	Patio Types and Sizes Take a look at the proper placement and sizing of outdoor patios.

Other sources for design inspiration:

Look through some books on patio design, including our free Concrete Patios Catalog.
Consider your home's architectural style. Your patio should accentuate its surroundings and be in character with the rest of your home. See Which Decorative Concrete Style Is Right for Your Home?
Check out our photo gallery of concrete patios.
Get patio design ideas from projects profiled on The Concrete Network.

Another great resource is to consult with a local decorative concrete contractor. They often view themselves as part contractor, part landscape designer and part artisan. They can help you create whatever you are envisioning for your concrete patio and accompanying backyard oasis.

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