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Affordable Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Natural Irregular PA Blue Natural Flagstone Thermal Square Cut Flags
Natural Irregular PA Blue Natural Flagstone Thermal Square Cut Flags
McCusker LandscapingMcCusker Landscaping
Gorgeous natural landscape with irregular PA blue natural flagstone thermal square cut flags
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and no cover.
Inside/outside patio space
Inside/outside patio space
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Patio at dusk- suspended tealight holders are an alternative to a pendent light fitting you may expect to see over an indoor dining table
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Berkshire with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Stone used for outdoor living areas
Stone used for outdoor living areas
Buechel Stone CorpBuechel Stone Corp
This lakeside patio and walking path feature Buechel Stone's Shady Oak Steppers for an earthy and inviting atmosphere. Click on the tags to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Shady-Oak-Step... and www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/search.php?search_query....
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Diversified Contractors / DC PatioDiversified Contractors / DC Patio
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and no cover.
Guest House in Laytonsville
Guest House in Laytonsville
Lofgren ConstructionLofgren Construction
Medium sized classic back patio steps in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Patios, Walkways, and Retaining walls
Patios, Walkways, and Retaining walls
John Krause ConstructionJohn Krause Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and no cover.
Modern Home with Artifical Turf Courtyard
Modern Home with Artifical Turf Courtyard
LawnPop Artificial TurfLawnPop Artificial Turf
Tanner L. Shepard
Small modern side patio in Austin with natural stone paving.
Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging
Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging
Large rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving.
Southwest Safari in Santa Fe
Southwest Safari in Santa Fe
Samuel Design GroupSamuel Design Group
Daniel Nadelbach
Inspiration for a medium sized back patio in Albuquerque with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Lynch Construction GroupLynch Construction Group
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Orono Artistic Landscape
Orono Artistic Landscape
Stonepocket Unique LandscapesStonepocket Unique Landscapes
View from atop fieldstone wall looking upon copper fire table and bluestone patio. Lines of irregular bluestone radiate out from the center of the fire table. Photo by Tim Heelan
Walkways/ steps
Walkways/ steps
Aspen Falls Landscape & ConstructionAspen Falls Landscape & Construction
Belgard
This is an example of a small classic back patio in Denver with natural stone paving and no cover.
Random Pictures
Random Pictures
Hughes LandscapingHughes Landscaping
Joe Schaeffer
Photo of a small traditional back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and no cover.
Backyard Renovation
Backyard Renovation
Precision Homecrafters, LLCPrecision Homecrafters, LLC
Chis Luker Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Birmingham with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Flagstone Patio with Sheer Descent Water Feature and Rose Bushes
Flagstone Patio with Sheer Descent Water Feature and Rose Bushes
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a water feature and no cover.
Cultured Stone Wall and Patio/Outdoor Kitchen
Cultured Stone Wall and Patio/Outdoor Kitchen
Stone Earth and WaterStone Earth and Water
Matt
Medium sized rustic back patio in Richmond with natural stone paving and no cover.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Studio 342 Landscape ArchitectureStudio 342 Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
David and Terri's backyard
David and Terri's backyard
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Portland with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Nashville with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Beaucatcher Barn Home
Beaucatcher Barn Home
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. Photography by Todd Crawford

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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