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Affordable Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Water Fountains
Water Fountains
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
Front entryway fountain with small sitting area. Great whisper pour sound and night lighting. Matt Kocourek Photography
Small contemporary front patio in Kansas City with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Insect Shades make this outdoor area more useful
Insect Shades make this outdoor area more useful
Abda Custom Window FashionsAbda Custom Window Fashions
The sun can be overwhelming at times with the brightness and high temperatures. Shades are also a great way to block harmful ultra-violet rays to protect your hardwood flooring, furniture and artwork from fading. There are different types of shades that were engineered to solve a specific dilemma. We work with clients in the Central Indiana Area. Contact us today to get started on your project. 317-273-8343
Natural Cut Stone Patio & Fire Pit in Dexter, MI
Natural Cut Stone Patio & Fire Pit in Dexter, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
Blue stone fire pit. Photo by Cory Mann
Medium sized rustic back patio in Detroit with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Uptown Outdoor Kitchen
Uptown Outdoor Kitchen
Red Sun LandscapesRed Sun Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Lebanon , NJ Backyard Transformation
Lebanon , NJ Backyard Transformation
Parker Landscape DesignParker Landscape Design
Two-tiered Blu 60 Techo-Bloc patio, Techo-Bloc Valencia Style fire pit with a custom cut Bluestone top. Masonry seating walls constructed with cultured stone. Antika stone used for custom finish.
Villanova Residence
Villanova Residence
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
A built in Grill located close to the kitchen proved easy access for outdoor cooking
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Secluded garden with Fireplace
Secluded garden with Fireplace
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
caroline mardon
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving and a fireplace.
Patio Pergola in Reynoldsburg
Patio Pergola in Reynoldsburg
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes by Terra
Natural Element Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Columbus with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Contemporary Kailua Plantation
Contemporary Kailua Plantation
Trigg-Smith ArchitectsTrigg-Smith Architects
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Hawaii with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Mequon - Garden Terrace
Mequon - Garden Terrace
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A perennial bed of 'Walker's Low' nepeta, 'Summer Beauty' allium, 'Caesar's Brother' Siberian iris, 'Rozanne' geranium, 'Becky' leucanthemum, and 'Feuerland' achillea borders the new patio space. Westhauser Photography
Rural Getaway
Rural Getaway
Urban BonfireUrban Bonfire
A cedar cladded cooking island decorates a lush backyard, complementing the natural scenery. Using an ultra-compact Dekton countertop adds a modern and functional touch to this classic kitchen, featuring gas and charcoal grills.
Bluestone Terraces, Porches, walkway and Plantings By Garden Artisans LLC
Bluestone Terraces, Porches, walkway and Plantings By Garden Artisans LLC
Garden Artisans LLCGarden Artisans LLC
Bluestone Porches, Patio, & Plantings designed by Peter Jamet. Built by Garden Artisans
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Landscape
Landscape
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized back patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Small space, Big Impact
Small space, Big Impact
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
A spill pot fountain adds a relaxing sound to this backyard retreat. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
Photo of a small traditional back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Small space, Big Impact
Small space, Big Impact
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Flagstone stepping stones with silver carpet growing in between them. A natural stone veneer wall conceals the AC unit and creates separation between the main patio and the side yard. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
Traditional Bluestone Patio - Elm Grove, WI
Traditional Bluestone Patio - Elm Grove, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Allium and buxus line the backyard bluestone patio. A sweeping curved bed around the perimeter of the yard provides screening, while adding a visual boundary to the space. Westhauser Photography
Outdoor Stone Fireplace Kits
Outdoor Stone Fireplace Kits
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Enjoy the outdoors all year long snuggled up near the fire
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Atlanta with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Dining Room
Outdoor Dining Room
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
The finished patio and garden features dry-laid flagstone with a hand-cut circular border. A base of arborvitae and boxwood create the bones of the formal garden and provide screening. The door at the back remains accessible but is hidden by large camellias in blue and white ceramic pots. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed and styled by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
City Courtyard
City Courtyard
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
This city courtyard space is designed as an extension to the house with access direct from the ground floor studio across a formal pond to a tiled central seating destination with modern outdoor sofas. The materials palette show cases natural granites, clay pavers, porcelain and ceramic tile all chosen to compliment each other.
Barbacoa de diseño
Barbacoa de diseño
Construccions CristinenquesConstruccions Cristinenques
Jeroni Ontiveros
Large mediterranean side patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.

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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