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Back Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Landscapes WALandscapes WA
Joel Barbitta
Large contemporary back patio in Perth with a fire feature and gravel.
Gardener's Retreat
Gardener's Retreat
Andrew HeiserAndrew Heiser
This is an example of a small coastal back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, gravel and a roof extension.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
This is an example of a large midcentury back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Garden Room Airbnb Annexe, Dorset
Garden Room Airbnb Annexe, Dorset
Coral InteriorsCoral Interiors
Harbour View Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Dorset with gravel and no cover.
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Expansive country back patio in San Francisco with gravel, a gazebo and a bar area.
Summer Classics
Summer Classics
Seville HomeSeville Home
Products are available in our expansive gallery. Visit Seville Home today!
Large mediterranean back patio in Kansas City with gravel and a pergola.
Magnolia Hill
Magnolia Hill
Bonick LandscapingBonick Landscaping
Corten steel risers lead to cozy seating area Landscape Design: Michael Pappas for Bonick Landscaping Photography: Clay Hayner Furniture: Brown Jordan Kantan Rockers
Weekend In The Country
Weekend In The Country
Louis Fusco Landscape ArchitectsLouis Fusco Landscape Architects
Out door Entertainment Area
This is an example of a medium sized country back patio in New York with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Outdoor Entertainment Area
Outdoor Entertainment Area
Rochelle Lee Interiors LLCRochelle Lee Interiors LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Rustic sunken fire pit with bluestone gravel and large boulders
Rustic sunken fire pit with bluestone gravel and large boulders
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Seating for eight on the rustic green adirondack chairs. Fire pit is sunken into the earth and ringed with large granite boulders. Bluestone gravel adds to the rustic feel. Photo by Russell and Terra Jenkins
Vacation in Venice
Vacation in Venice
Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with gravel, no cover and a living wall.
Cedar Fences
Cedar Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with gravel and no cover.
Modern Comfort
Modern Comfort
Woita HomesWoita Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Back Yard Project in Spring Valley Village, Texas
Back Yard Project in Spring Valley Village, Texas
Sterling Design & Landscape ResourcesSterling Design & Landscape Resources
Frank Mahy
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and no cover.
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
OutdoraOutdora
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a pergola.
Decomposed Granite Patio with Flagstone Border
Decomposed Granite Patio with Flagstone Border
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Small decomposed granite patio with a border of flagstone interplanted with creeping thyme. A mix of low water plants with varying textures and colors enclose the small patio.
Ferndale Remodel
Ferndale Remodel
UserUser
Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Seattle with an outdoor shower, gravel and a roof extension.
Birdsboro, PA Project
Birdsboro, PA Project
Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.
Large rustic back patio in Philadelphia with gravel.
French country house
French country house
McQuin Partnership Interior DesignMcQuin Partnership Interior Design
Fisher Hart Photography
Photo of a large back patio in London with gravel and a gazebo.
Vista Residence
Vista Residence
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Portland with a fire feature and gravel.

Back Patio with Gravel 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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