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Affordable Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Lafayette Rustic Courtyard
Lafayette Rustic Courtyard
Viator & Associates IncViator & Associates Inc
Design ideas for a small rustic back patio in New Orleans with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Seat Walls & Garden Walls
Seat Walls & Garden Walls
London Stoneworks LLCLondon Stoneworks LLC
WWW.LONDONSTONEWORKS.COM Designed by KMS Gardens & Design.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
Our Custom Homes
Our Custom Homes
Faye Crowe Architect LLCFaye Crowe Architect LLC
Lookout Mountain, Golden, CO
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Medium sized coastal front patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and no cover.
Custom square outdoor gas log fire pit by Fine's Gas
Custom square outdoor gas log fire pit by Fine's Gas
Fine's Hearth & PatioFine's Hearth & Patio
Outdoor Gas log fire pit with custom stone surround and flagstone top by Fine's Gas
Inspiration for a large rustic courtyard patio in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Flagstone Patio with Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Flagstone Patio with Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a water feature and no cover.
Belly Up to the Outdoor Bar
Belly Up to the Outdoor Bar
UserUser
No better seat in the house, well outside of the house.
Medium sized rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bbq area.
Kentfield Contemporary Garden
Kentfield Contemporary Garden
Avant GardenAvant Garden
A stone fire pit with circular seating with teak benches photo by Galen Fultz
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Madison Cabin
Madison Cabin
J Steven Kemp ArchitectJ Steven Kemp Architect
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Palmerston Lake Cottage
Palmerston Lake Cottage
Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.
Front Porch Photography
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Ottawa with natural stone paving and no cover.
Patio Covers
Patio Covers
Arizona Hardscape Creations LLCArizona Hardscape Creations LLC
Lattice cover made from aluminum.
Inspiration for a small back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Lakeside Patio
Lakeside Patio
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
A level area for the picnic table was made next to the beach.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Boston with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor kitchen in Stockport, Cheshire
Outdoor kitchen in Stockport, Cheshire
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
One of our all-time favourite projects, this spacious L-shape project in Stockport, Cheshire is destined to be the envy of every friend, neighbour and guest that sets eyes on this garden. The kitchen blends in beautifully with the surrounding landscaping and lighting schemes, constructed by Creative Gardens & Driveways. The bar table and stool seating with the beautiful ‘Habitat’ design feature faces the rest of the beautifully landscaped gardens. The Millboard feature walls tie the design in with other zones in the garden. With a Gas BBQ for convenience and a Gusto Charcoal BBQ for that smoky style, this kitchen is every social Chef’s dream.
Weekend In The Country
Weekend In The Country
Louis Fusco Landscape ArchitectsLouis Fusco Landscape Architects
Medium sized farmhouse back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
Backyard Retreat with Fire Pit
Backyard Retreat with Fire Pit
Mountain Road LandscapingMountain Road Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Bluestone Patio New Lenox
Bluestone Patio New Lenox
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
As they walk out the front door this is the colorful view that greets the client.
Small contemporary front patio in Chicago with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Petite Patio
Petite Patio
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Patio seating area with gas firepit and seatwall.
Photo of a small classic back patio in New York with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Healdsburg Major Makeover
Healdsburg Major Makeover
James McCalligan ArchitectJames McCalligan Architect
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Contemporary Backyard Oasis
Contemporary Backyard Oasis
Reclaimed Woods of the WorldReclaimed Woods of the World
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Orange County with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Back yard reno
Back yard reno
UserUser
Photo of a large classic back patio in New York with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.

Affordable 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 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 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 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 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 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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