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Blue Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Unique Fountain Backyard
Unique Fountain Backyard
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Water features can help turn your landscape into something special, providing a focal point and attracting wildlife. If done correctly, they can bring both beauty and very low maintenance into your backyard. Finding the right design that will fit with the existing look of your outdoor environment is key. We want your water features in Arizona to match the style and sophistication of your home and landscape.
O'neil Passive House Retrofit (Sonoma, CA)
O'neil Passive House Retrofit (Sonoma, CA)
PassivWorks, Inc. - Better BuildingsPassivWorks, Inc. - Better Buildings
Medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Edmonds Residence
Edmonds Residence
Casa Architecture and Interior DesignCasa Architecture and Interior Design
Fire pit terrace
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Seattle with gravel, a fire feature and no cover.
Emerald Bay 1
Emerald Bay 1
Western Exposure Photography and MarketingWestern Exposure Photography and Marketing
Medium sized beach style back patio in Orange County with gravel, no cover and fencing.
Livin Large
Livin Large
Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Landscaping Concepts, Inc.
Privacy screens and sunken hot tub
Photo of a large world-inspired back patio in Toronto with gravel and a pergola.
Black Is The New Farmhouse
Black Is The New Farmhouse
a.d.d. concept + designa.d.d. concept + design
Design ideas for a country back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
Carmel Highlands Seascapes
Carmel Highlands Seascapes
Carmel Building & DesignCarmel Building & Design
Contemporary front patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
A Beautiful Garden
A Beautiful Garden
Jibe DesignJibe Design
Practicality meets design in this beautiful garden oasis.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Philadelphia with gravel and no cover.
Highlands Eichler
Highlands Eichler
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Rear patio, pool, and firepit court
Midcentury patio in San Francisco with gravel and a roof extension.
House SM
House SM
nonnadesignnonnadesign
Nonna Designprojects muestra una auténtica ingeniería del espacio en el diseño y la fabricación del mobiliario a medida para una vivienda privada en Valencia. Un proyecto que transmite armonía y limpieza en su conjunto, pero que alberga en su interior curiosos detalles orientados a mejorar la habitabilidad en el siglo XXI.
Firepits and Fireplaces
Firepits and Fireplaces
Nature's TouchNature's Touch
Medium sized traditional back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature and gravel.
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Barn ProsBarn Pros
This covered riding arena in Shingle Springs, California houses a full horse arena, horse stalls and living quarters. The arena measures 60’ x 120’ (18 m x 36 m) and uses fully engineered clear-span steel trusses too support the roof. The ‘club’ addition measures 24’ x 120’ (7.3 m x 36 m) and provides viewing areas, horse stalls, wash bay(s) and additional storage. The owners of this structure also worked with their builder to incorporate living space into the building; a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and common living area are located within the club portion.
Tetherow Custom 1
Tetherow Custom 1
Likens DesignLikens Design
This is an example of a rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Outdoor living in Santa Fe
Outdoor living in Santa Fe
D M C / D Maahs Construction, LLCD M C / D Maahs Construction, LLC
In what was an open space a covered portal and semi covered pergola area was created.
Photo of a large back patio in Albuquerque with gravel and a pergola.
MONTECITO TRADITIONAL
MONTECITO TRADITIONAL
Saffron Case HomesSaffron Case Homes
Design ideas for a traditional patio steps in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Buntry Planter (L24.5" X W24.5" X H16")
Buntry Planter (L24.5" X W24.5" X H16")
DecorproDecorpro
BUNTRY PLANTER (L24.5” X W24.5” X H16”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L24.5” X W24.5” X H16” Product Weight (LB): 17.4 Product Dimensions (CM): L62.2 X W62.2 X H41 Product Weight (KG): 8 Buntry Planter (L24.5” X W24.5” X H16”) is a lifetime warranty planter of geometric trend-setting design and proportion. Precise angular, triangle shapes combine to form a diamond pattern throughout the circumference of this moderately sized planter. Available in 43 colours and made to conform to the uniformity of modern condos and loft-style living spaces, both indoors and outdoors, the Buntry is also durable and resilient, weatherproof and like its contemporaries in the series of Decorpro planters, split-resistant, warp-resistant and mildew-resistant. Looking for a stylish upgrade to your home and garden, or a way to match existing furnishings and accent pieces with a bold definition of colour and shape? The Buntry is the planter for your decorating needs—in any season, in any weather condition–rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Photo of a large classic front patio in Austin with gravel and no cover.
3 homes on a County Courthouse Square
3 homes on a County Courthouse Square
UserUser
The public courtyard
Contemporary courtyard patio in Dallas with gravel.
Challenging Hillside Putting green and Fire pit area
Challenging Hillside Putting green and Fire pit area
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Great hillside woodland setting, very difficult hillside to accomplish all the client needs and wants.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.
Fayston Fun House
Fayston Fun House
Broadleaf Landscape ArchitectureBroadleaf Landscape Architecture
Concrete/Post and Beam Table in garden terrace
This is an example of an expansive contemporary back patio in Burlington with gravel.

Blue 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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