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YC Residence
YC Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photography - LongViews Studios
This is an example of a rustic patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Sacramento with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Residential Landscape and Design
Residential Landscape and Design
Solicito and Son Landscape ContractingSolicito and Son Landscape Contracting
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
Lake Keowee Custom Home Outdoor Living Fireplace
Lake Keowee Custom Home Outdoor Living Fireplace
Dillard-Jones Builders, LLCDillard-Jones Builders, LLC
Outdoor fireplace with lake view, connected outdoor dining space and hot tub
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Other with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Grill Stations and Kitchens
Outdoor Grill Stations and Kitchens
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
Cooking side of an outdoor kitchen in Elm Grove. A thermal bluestone counter top surrounds a large green egg and blaze gas grill. Fond du Lac Buff veneer in an ashlar pattern with a sailor course of Cream City brick surround the double access doors and roll out trash receptacle.
Large fire pit set into woodland with lush plantings
Large fire pit set into woodland with lush plantings
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Large raised firepit is made of Lannon stone with bluestone capping. Circular patio base is bluestone. Shade loving perennials include pachysandra ground cover, hostas, astilbe, and a specimen maple tree. Photo by Russell and Terra Jenkins
Rustic Getaway Patio and Pond
Rustic Getaway Patio and Pond
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
Photo of a large rustic back patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
The Pizza Pavillion
The Pizza Pavillion
American StoneAmerican Stone
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Portland with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Johns Creek Lodge
Johns Creek Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Atlanta with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Pondside Living
Pondside Living
O'Brien LandscapeO'Brien Landscape
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Old World Mountain Landscape
Old World Mountain Landscape
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Boise with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Lazy Heart Ranch | Outdoor Grill
Lazy Heart Ranch | Outdoor Grill
Dovetail ConstructionDovetail Construction
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Other with natural stone paving and a bbq area.
Lake Stone
Lake Stone
Carter Skinner Residential DesignCarter Skinner Residential Design
A classicist with an artist’s vision, Carter Skinner ultimately derives his inspiration from the daily lives of his clients. Whether designing a coastal home, country estate, city home or historic home renovation, Carter pairs his architectural design expertise with the preferences of his clients to design a home that will truly enhance their lives.
Custom mission style pergola with rock patio and benches
Custom mission style pergola with rock patio and benches
Capitol City Wood Works LLCCapitol City Wood Works LLC
Beautiful Rock patio and benches completed by Paul's Lawn and Landscape LLC.
Medium sized rustic back patio in Austin with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Sandy Springs, GA.
Sandy Springs, GA.
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©
Pergola/ Arbor
Pergola/ Arbor
WGO Construction Company LLCWGO Construction Company LLC
Medium sized rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Large rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
San Roque Get-a-Way
San Roque Get-a-Way
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Naturalist, hot tub with flagstone, Stone Fire Pit, adirondack chairs make a great outdoor living space. Holly Lepere
Photo of a rustic back patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Ross House
Ross House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

Rustic Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your rustic patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your rustic patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your rustic patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my rustic patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various rustic patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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