10 clever L-shaped patio ideas that will transform how you design your paved space

A well-designed L-shaped patio can open up your garden, creating a more practical and stylish area for entertaining or relaxing, while also giving key features room to breathe.

It can hug the corners of a house or be designed with the ‘short’ part of the L following the back wall of the house and the ‘long’ part stretching out into the garden.

Designing an L-shaped patio might feel a little daunting at first, but a successfully planned addition will make the most of every inch of your outdoor space. It will also provide a strong element of garden design that will give your backyard the professional edge. 

And L-shaped layouts are just as easy to lay as square or rectangular patios, says Lee Dunderdale, product manager for Bradstone: 'From a technical aspect, there aren’t any different challenges brought about by an L-shaped patio as any other shaped patio.'

Let the experts show why going for an alternative shape for your patio could be the best decision you make for your backyard layout. 

BY JAYNE DOWLE