patios

Paved backyard areas

Patios is the plural of patio, an outdoor area adjoining a house, typically paved and used for dining or recreation: The restaurant has tables on two patios.

Unlike decks, patios sit at ground level.

In Spanish-influenced architecture, a patio may be an interior courtyard.

architecture

flagstone

Flat stone for paving

stucco · mosaic · balustrade · columns · portico · loggia · trellis · arcade · atrium · hacienda

alfresco

terrace

Paved outdoor extension

pergola · awning · canopy · umbrella · open-air · sunshine · breeze · shaded · lounging · sunbathing

dining

barbecue

Slow-cook over coals

  • grillCooking surface over fire
  • brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
  • tapasSpanish appetizer assortment

espresso · picnic · refreshment · buffet · mezze · sangria · appetizers · cocktails · entertaining · serving

furnishing

furniture

Movable room objects

umbrella · firepit · heater · table · chairs · cushions · ottomans · daybed · swing · glider

gathering

party

Gathering for celebration

celebration · get-together · reunion · reception · soiree · socializing · entertaining · hosting · guests · mingling

landscaping

garden

Cultivated plant area

greenery · shrubbery · perennials · flowerbeds · hedges · borders · mulch · irrigation · hardscaping · drainage

Categories
Opposites
outdoor vs. indoor living spaces

patiosinteriors

Inner parts of spaces

enclosed spaces · living rooms · parlors · dens · basements

ground-level vs. elevated outdoor structures

patiosdecks

Ship platforms or cards

balconies · rooftop terraces · verandas · porches · mezzanines

Phrases
Family

patio, patio chairs, patio chair

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G