Below are pictures of a house that we just bought. We are planning on putting a paver patio (12' X 15') in front and to the left of the door. Any ideas on the following?
1. Patio ideas? We want to have a grill, seating area for 6, ? built in or on surface fire pit. ? How to incorporate plants into/around patio (built in planters, beds along edges or within patio etc)?
2. Creative things to do in front of the brick wall? Decorative things to put on the brick wall?
3. Things to do around/below windows (if anything). Window box/boxes?
4. Ideas to hide meters on far left side and create an area for garbage cans?
5. Ideas to hide hose bib and electrical outlet?

Thanks

That looks like a nice, sunny wall.
Is the big black tarp hiding something you need access to, or something that can be moved?
That would determine how far from the wall you put the trellis or frame I'm about to suggest to cover the brick the wall and fixtures. : https://homesteadandchill.com/...
You'll also want something along the sides, to delineate your space. If not a fence, maybe a hedge, or row of flowering shrubs - preferably several varieties that bloom at different times, so there is always a pretty thing to look at. Or else, coloured foliage. Or simply tall perennials in a border.
I can't see how far back the yard extends. If there is room, I'd like a nice little tree or clump of trees somewhere.
I don't know whether you have children or pets who needs space to play, or protection.
Anyhow, without more information, it's all I can offer to start with.

The tarp covers a grill which will be moved onto the patio. When you say "along the sides" do you mean along the sides of the patio or along the property lines? I have attached a picture of the back of the yard (fence) which was taken from the door that you seen the back right of the house. The fence is about 60-70 feet from the back of the house. Thanks!

gross4160 said: The tarp covers a grill which will be moved onto the patio.

Good! So, if you go for one of the trellis ideas, it can be as close as 1' from the wall. Or whatever is a convenient distance for the plants you decide on. Lots of decisions to make there - vegetables or flowers or both? Pockets, shelves or climbers? Be a good idea to look at arrangements other people have made and see what appeals. (just google 'garden trellis images')

When you say "along the sides" do you mean along the sides of the patio or along the property lines?

I don't know where or how big your patio will be, or what it's made of and looks like, so I can't say anything about that.
I meant along the property lines. It's good that the fence is already there, but it's not a beautiful one, is it? Could use morning glories or Kentucky Wonder beans or sweet peas climbing on it... maybe interspersed with a few tall hydrangeas, hollyhocks or dahlias... with a couple of skinny evergreen shrubs to break up the pattern.
The fence that looks like a wall of popsicle sticks along the back is crying out for some color and texture. Children's art, lawn furniture and umbrellas, a row of containers growing tomatoes and peppers, a children's jungle-gym - or something!
The lawn looks pretty scraggly. More than just winter scraggly; it probably needs help.
And yes, there does seem to be room for one or two moderately sized trees.
That place looks to me like a blank canvas on which a little imagination and a lot of spadework could create magic.