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Affordable Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Stone fireplace with adirondack chairs
Stone fireplace with adirondack chairs
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
This is an example of a small modern back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Flagstone & Irregular Shaped Natural Stone
Flagstone & Irregular Shaped Natural Stone
London Stoneworks LLCLondon Stoneworks LLC
Designed by Heidekat Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
Patios & Stonework
Patios & Stonework
DC FreemanDC Freeman
This bluestone patio adds more space for lounging by the fire in this beautiful backyard.
Medium sized eclectic back patio in Newark with natural stone paving.
Inside Out Pool Cabana
Inside Out Pool Cabana
THE UP STUDIOTHE UP STUDIO
Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
This is an example of a small contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Mount Pleasant Garden
Mount Pleasant Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
Small contemporary back patio in Perth with natural stone paving.
Mount Pleasant Garden
Mount Pleasant Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Perth with natural stone paving.
Wrought Iron Step Rails at Pool
Wrought Iron Step Rails at Pool
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
This home on Lake Huron had a stone stairway that required a graspable handrail for the homeowner and their guests to feel secure when moving down the stairs from the stone patio to the stone deck around the pool. The homeowner preferred the style of wrought iron railing and contacted Great Lakes Metal Fabrication for our help on their metal railing project. We created this forged steel railing to meet the desires of the wrought iron railing look for the homeowner but with the strength and security of forged steel. The forged steel scrolls in the double top area on the landscape railing with the extended lamb’s tongue ends brought function to fashion to the project.
Sendero Tres
Sendero Tres
C&E Builders AZC&E Builders AZ
Paradise Valley Arizona Pool Remodel.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Decatur Back Yard Makeover
Decatur Back Yard Makeover
Plants Creative LandscapesPlants Creative Landscapes
Large classic back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Contemporary Desert Geometry
Contemporary Desert Geometry
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography by Matt Vacca
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a fireplace.
New Project 3
New Project 3
Gaia GardensGaia Gardens
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
Conversation is easy at the artisan inspired kitchen bar
Conversation is easy at the artisan inspired kitchen bar
Garden of Ease Landscaping & DesignGarden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Dawn Dolan
Photo of a small classic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Porches and Patios
Porches and Patios
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
Large mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Rodriguez Home
Rodriguez Home
American Landscape StructuresAmerican Landscape Structures
Large traditional back patio in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen, a gazebo and natural stone paving.
Stone and Cedar Shake come together for this Southern Living Style home
Stone and Cedar Shake come together for this Southern Living Style home
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
Patio seating outside the Family Room with custom 10' tall doors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Houston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Green Thumb Landscaping
Green Thumb Landscaping
Green Thumb LandscapingGreen Thumb Landscaping
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Retreats, Hinsdale
Outdoor Retreats, Hinsdale
Hinsdale NurseriesHinsdale Nurseries
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Creative Hardscapes projects
Creative Hardscapes projects
Creative HardscapesCreative Hardscapes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Cleveland with natural stone paving, no cover and a fire feature.
Northern Dutchess Farm
Northern Dutchess Farm
Structure Works Construction Inc.Structure Works Construction Inc.
rob karosis
Inspiration for a medium sized country side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Bluestone Patio with Seat Wall and Fire Pit
Bluestone Patio with Seat Wall and Fire Pit
Evergreen HardscapesEvergreen Hardscapes
Mortar set bluestone patio on slab with a gas fire pit and seat wall with low voltage lighting.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.

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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