Black Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

A circular band inscribed within the bluestone patio continues through the outdoor kitchen and around the dining area. With our team’s renovation complete, the homeowners can now step outside into a garden finished at a level of detail consistent with their interior home finishes.

Fire Pit Enhanced Mountain View

Green Scene Landscaping & Pools

Every part of this small backyard with wonderful views is utilized in this outdoor living room design that features a rectangular fire pit, fountain, and outdoor kitchen.

Saguaro Forest Contemporary

ArchitecTor, PC

Dramatic framework forms a matrix focal point over this North Scottsdale home's back patio and negative edge pool, underlining the architect's trademark use of symmetry to draw the eye through the house and out to the stunning views of the Valley beyond. This almost 9000 SF hillside hideaway is an effortless blend of Old World charm with contemporary style and amenities. Organic colors and rustic finishes connect the space with its desert surroundings. Large glass walls topped with clerestory windows that retract into the walls open the main living space to the outdoors.

Altamar - Courtyard

Legacy Custom Homes

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio steps in Orange County with natural stone paving and no cover.

Transitional Outdoor Living with Fireplace, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen, Pergola

Shearon Design Collective

Outdoor Living with Fireplace, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen, Pergola, Garden Beds, Spa Patio, Daybed, Outdoor Furniture, Hardscape, Turf, and Lighting.
Traditional back patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, natural stone paving and an awning.

Pejaver Residence

MB Land Design

Photo of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Houston with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Outdoor Stone Fire Pits

Cutting Edge Landscape Design

This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

Patio and greenhouse with indoor pool

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

The south patio creates a sheltered spot for dining and lounging three seasons of the year. The glass conservatory contains a pool/spa for year-round enjoyment. Photo: Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Lincoln Square Residence

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The raised back patio is just two steps down from the great room/kitchen. On the left is the mudroom which links the house to the garage and home theater. Just out of view is an outdoor fireplace.

Lititz Quartzite Natural Stone Patio

Cobblestone Landscape LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

The Glisson Backyard Design Project

Pratt Guys

We created an outdoor kitchen comforting ambience to enjoy the backyard.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Jacksonville with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Jardin de Campagne

Landscapes & Cie

Landscapes et Cie - Clare Obéron
Medium sized country courtyard patio in Rennes with natural stone paving.

Rural Getaway

Urban 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.

Desert Retreat at Silverleaf

Drewett Works

The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/

Saratoga

HWH Home and Garden

Outdoor firepit with natural gas. Calstone pavers and Roman Stone custom built with 24" gas ring in 36" pit.
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

Paths and steps

Glen Gate Company

On the highest of three terraces, painted wooden columns support a substantial pergola over an area set for dining.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.

Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)

Ancient Surfaces

Image by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product: 'Indoor Courtyard stone elements' Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Central Mediterranean courtyards within homes of all major South European design styles, featuring antique stone pavers, fountains, columns and more...

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Board formed concrete firepit at dusk. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

Rose Garden

Design Focus International

© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Medium sized traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Photo of a large back patio in Nashville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Black 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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