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Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
radicleradicle
Native willow woven in portal to provide master bedroom suite shade.
Photo of a medium sized back patio in Albuquerque with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Landscape
Landscape
Bradford Yard Living + LandscapingBradford Yard Living + Landscaping
landscape remodel
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Riverfront Terrace
Riverfront Terrace
Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.
Michael Flaugh
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Miami with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Brennan Traditions Windows - Southlake
Brennan Traditions Windows - Southlake
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Window replacement on a Southlake, TX home.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a roof extension.
Villa Raku
Villa Raku
Delin ArkitektkontorDelin Arkitektkontor
Patric Johansson & Myrica Bergqvist
Design ideas for a world-inspired side patio in Stockholm with gravel.
Northern California
Northern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Other with gravel, a pergola and a fire feature.
Mayo Residence
Mayo Residence
RAU CONSTRUCTIONRAU CONSTRUCTION
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio in Houston with gravel.
réhabilitation d'une maison en pierre
réhabilitation d'une maison en pierre
Christelle Morard ChataignerChristelle Morard Chataigner
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Saint-Etienne with no cover and gravel.
Exterior Landscaping & Lighting
Exterior Landscaping & Lighting
C&L Landscape LightingC&L Landscape Lighting
MWW - SSA Integrated 20 Yr. LED Mini Wall Washer (flower beds)
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Tampa with gravel and a roof extension.
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.
Summer Classics Outdoor Entertaining Sets
Summer Classics Outdoor Entertaining Sets
The Outdoor StoreThe Outdoor Store
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Palo Alto garden
Palo Alto garden
Sycamore DesignSycamore Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with gravel and a pergola.
街の風と暮らす家
街の風と暮らす家
サイモン建築設計室サイモン建築設計室
1階畳の間に備えた坪庭を見る。点景物の石や鉢、及び瓦など、実は施主様のご実家に無造作に放置されていたものでした。それを庭の仕上げに利用できないですかと要望があり、具体的に選別し設計、今回の庭の点景物としました。そのままでは何の利用価値もなかったものが一夜にして宝物のような存在に。リノベーションの面白いところでもあります。 撮影：柴本米一
American Craftsman
American Craftsman
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Grand Rapids with no cover and gravel.
Wax Residence
Wax Residence
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
Photography by Shelley Metcalf
Medium sized contemporary back patio in San Diego with gravel and a pergola.
落葉舎
落葉舎
株式会社 結設計株式会社 結設計
木々に囲まれた傾斜地に突き出たように建っている住まいです。広い敷地の中、敢えて崖側に配し、更にデッキを張り出して積極的に眺望を取り込み、斜面下の桜並木を見下ろす様にリビングスペースを設けています。斜面、レベル差といった敷地の不利な条件に、趣の異なる三つの庭を対峙させる事で、空間に違った個性を持たせ、豊かな居住空間を創る事を目指しました。
ZIG（ジグ）
ZIG（ジグ）
ステューディオ２アーキテクツステューディオ２アーキテクツ
Kentaro Watanabe
Medium sized world-inspired front patio in Other with a vegetable patch, gravel and a roof extension.
Waiheke
Waiheke
Cuthbert InteriorsCuthbert Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Auckland with gravel and no cover.
Heart of the Home Tour
Heart of the Home Tour
Mulberry's HomeMulberry's Home
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
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.

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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