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Black Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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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.
Classic Splendor
Classic Splendor
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A stunning landscape filled with traditional elements throughout. Knot gardens, formal boxwood gardens with a water feature at the center, dining under a plush pergola, and seating from front to back to enjoy every space. Multiple levels are created in the landscape with raised beds and views from the upper terrace. Extensive perennial beds fill the distance with color and texture. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Modern Fountain - Elm Grove, WI
Modern Fountain - Elm Grove, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A small, pond-less water feature allows for the sights and sounds of water without a lot of maintenance. A more contemporary water feature vs a typical fountain. Westhauser Photography
Sunset District Residence
Sunset District Residence
Workroom CWorkroom C
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Dirt Clods Landscaping LLCDirt Clods Landscaping LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Republic West RemodelingRepublic West Remodeling
Outdoor desert landscape with water feature, accent lighting and bench seating.
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Patio Garden Idea
Patio Garden Idea
UserUser
A gravel patio garden idea located in a Westchester, NY back yard. Landscape architecture and installation services in the NJ and NY areas. 845-590-7306 http://summersetgardens.com Info@summersetgardens.com
Old California
Old California
Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.
An "Old California" landscape design that maintains the authentic style of the home's architecture. Paul Hendershot Design Inc. furniture: https://www.houzz.com/photos/products/seller--paulhendershot PC | Alicia Cattoni for paulhendershotdesign.com
Shower Head
Shower Head
LeMier Construction, LLCLeMier Construction, LLC
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Seattle with an outdoor shower, gravel and a gazebo.
Northern California
Northern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Large contemporary back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Free Standing Poolside Arbor
Free Standing Poolside Arbor
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Wax Residence
Wax Residence
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
Photography by Shelley Metcalf
Medium sized contemporary back patio in San Diego with gravel and a pergola.
Hammett
Hammett
Oivanki PhotographyOivanki Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in New Orleans with gravel and a pergola.
Modern Eichler
Modern Eichler
Bonnie Brock Landscape DesignBonnie Brock Landscape Design
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with gravel.
Residential and Estate Projects
Residential and Estate Projects
Jonathan Plant & Associates Landscape ArchitectsJonathan Plant & Associates Landscape Architects
Medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with gravel.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Modern NestModern Nest
Zeke Ruelas
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Marin Craftsman
Marin Craftsman
Environmental Foresight, Inc.Environmental Foresight, Inc.
Scott Feuer
Inspiration for a traditional patio in San Francisco with gravel.
Clean and Contemporary Landscape
Clean and Contemporary Landscape
Heynssens + Grassman, Inc.Heynssens + Grassman, Inc.
The weekly glove-clean service includes blowing and raking the bluestone chips, cleaning the furniture, countertops, appliances, window sills, light fixtures and walls, scrubbing algae/moss from the bluestone and stucco surfaces. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
The roof overhang, clad in hemlock fir, cantilevers over a deck that extends the length of the guest house. The deck is accessed via sliding doors from the living area and bedroom.
Mini Modern
Mini Modern
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Small modern front patio in Denver with gravel and a pergola.

Black 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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