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Black Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Pavilion
Pavilion
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Pavilion with custom trellis on wall. Photo courtesy of Dennis Wadas.
Medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with a water feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Outdoor Kitchen and firepit
Outdoor Kitchen and firepit
Ispiri Design-BuildIspiri Design-Build
Existing mature pine trees canopy this outdoor living space. The homeowners had envisioned a space to relax with their large family and entertain by cooking and dining, cocktails or just a quiet time alone around the firepit. The large outdoor kitchen island and bar has more than ample storage space, cooking and prep areas, and dimmable pendant task lighting. The island, the dining area and the casual firepit lounge are all within conversation areas of each other. The overhead pergola creates just enough of a canopy to define the main focal point; the natural stone and Dekton finished outdoor island.
Small Backyard Transformation
Small Backyard Transformation
Exscape DesignsExscape Designs
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Cleveland with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Valparaiso Pool Surround
Valparaiso Pool Surround
NWI Patio ProsNWI Patio Pros
Medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Extensive Fire Pit
Extensive Fire Pit
Kohler Lawn & Outdoor IncKohler Lawn & Outdoor Inc
Photo Credit: Pleasant Hill Drone Service
This is an example of a large back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
GriD architectsGriD architects
Paul Burk Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Baltimore with natural stone paving, no cover and an outdoor kitchen.
Granite Kitchen & Granite Fire Pit
Granite Kitchen & Granite Fire Pit
Granite HuggersGranite Huggers
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Ashton Woods Model Home - Royal Brook
Ashton Woods Model Home - Royal Brook
MB Land DesignMB Land Design
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Houston with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Fencing
Fencing
UserUser
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Dallas with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Custom Landscape Design in New Jersey & Staten Island
Custom Landscape Design in New Jersey & Staten Island
Millenium Stone WorksMillenium Stone Works
Natural stone walk way design and installation. Backyard retreat includes a patio and fire pit area. design services in Colts Neck, Holmdel and Rumson New Jersey, throughout Monmouth County and in Staten Island.
Outdoor Tub
Outdoor Tub
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
This is an example of a contemporary side patio in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
A Pond in Park Ridge
A Pond in Park Ridge
Hoy Landscaping Inc.Hoy Landscaping Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Rustic Craftsman Lodge
Rustic Craftsman Lodge
MossCreekMossCreek
High in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, this majestic lodge was custom designed by MossCreek to provide rustic elegant living for the extended family of our clients. Featuring four spacious master suites, a massive great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive porches, and a large family room with built-in bar, the home incorporates numerous spaces for sharing good times. Unique to this design is a large wrap-around porch on the main level, and four large distinct and private balconies on the upper level. This provides outdoor living for each of the four master suites. We hope you enjoy viewing the photos of this beautiful home custom designed by MossCreek. Photo by Todd Bush
Merging Indoor and Outdoor Space
Merging Indoor and Outdoor Space
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Landscape Architect: The Garden Consultants, Inc.; Photography: Linda Oyama Bryan
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Patios, Walks, + Drives
Patios, Walks, + Drives
SITE STRUCTURES LANDSCAPE INCSITE STRUCTURES LANDSCAPE INC
SITE STRUCTURES LANDSCAPE INC
Inspiration for a classic back patio in Portland Maine with natural stone paving.
Backyard Seating
Backyard Seating
ADLA StudioADLA Studio
Tyler Porterfield
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Austin with natural stone paving and no cover.
Mast Residence
Mast Residence
Stratos FormStratos Form
The same windows that provide natural light during the day, illuminate the outdoor living areas by night. Aidin Mariscal www.immagineint.com
Large midcentury back patio in Orange County with natural stone paving, a fire feature and no cover.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Award Winning Spanish Modern Mash-up
Award Winning Spanish Modern Mash-up
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Medium sized modern back patio in Richmond with a fireplace and natural stone paving.

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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