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Blue Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Laguna Beach Home
Laguna Beach Home
V.I.Photography & DesignV.I.Photography & Design
Vincent Ivicevic
Beach style back patio in Orange County with gravel.
Custom courtyard
Custom courtyard
Blue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLCBlue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLC
Blue Sky Solutions
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta with gravel and a pergola.
Chulainn- A
Chulainn- A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Medium sized rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
St Louis Select LandscapingSt Louis Select Landscaping
Photo of a large rustic back patio in St Louis with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Livin Large
Livin Large
Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Landscaping Concepts, Inc.
Privacy screens and sunken hot tub
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Toronto with gravel and a pergola.
Delling Family | Hot Spring® Spa ENVOY
Delling Family | Hot Spring® Spa ENVOY
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
Contemporary meet relaxation! Check out this stunning outdoor living space featuring a Hot Spring® Spa ENVOY! Hot Tub Accessories: - Freshwater Salt System - Everwood Spa Steps in the color HAVANA - Coverlifter
Incredible Award winning Lafeyette Garden
Incredible Award winning Lafeyette Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Case Property
Case Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Bill Burk - http://beburk.zenfolio.com/bill-burk
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Portland with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Mission Canyon Contemporary French Farmhouse
Mission Canyon Contemporary French Farmhouse
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Patio.
This is an example of a rural patio in Santa Barbara with gravel and no cover.
Odette Winery
Odette Winery
R&S Glazing Specialties, IncR&S Glazing Specialties, Inc
Odette Winery
Photo of a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with gravel.
Espacios Nerja
Espacios Nerja
Alejandro C. - Fotografia de InterioresAlejandro C. - Fotografia de Interiores
Alejandro C.
Small mediterranean back patio in Malaga with gravel and no cover.
Stearns Residence
Stearns Residence
Inchoate Architecture, LLCInchoate Architecture, LLC
Designed by Inchoate, Photos by Anthony DeSantis
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.
Fabulous outdoor kitchen
Fabulous outdoor kitchen
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in San Francisco with gravel.
Ca l'Amo
Ca l'Amo
Marià Castelló, ArchitectureMarià Castelló, Architecture
Fotografía: Marià Castelló
Photo of a large contemporary patio in Other with gravel.
Wescott
Wescott
Aligned Construction Company, Inc.Aligned Construction Company, Inc.
Photo credits attributed to renowned Jeff Bodman. Sleek and minimal back patio featuring well placed cement seating fixtures which serves as a chic and budget friendly entertaining area and a showcase for landscape materials and natural stone. The space has been divided into separate outdoor rooms allowing the eye to take you from entertainment to a natural escape. The raised planter adds contrast to the organic setting.
Ackerly Summer Home
Ackerly Summer Home
Heiberg Cummings DesignHeiberg Cummings Design
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage back patio in New York with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Sold | Mozart Avenue, Cardiff-By-The-Sea CA
Sold | Mozart Avenue, Cardiff-By-The-Sea CA
Ashley Renfree Real EstateAshley Renfree Real Estate
Living West Realty
Design ideas for a coastal patio in San Diego with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
'Cooinda' | Modern Woolshed Style | New Build
'Cooinda' | Modern Woolshed Style | New Build
MacKinnon DesignMacKinnon Design
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Melbourne with a living wall, gravel and a pergola.
Solace- A
Solace- A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and a roof extension.
Garage Terrace House
Garage Terrace House
Yoshi ArchitectsYoshi Architects
坪庭から浴室を見る。 浴室の壁・床は防水モルタル仕上げ。 浴室外壁はガルバリウム波板。 坪庭の屋根は透明ポリカ波板。壁(隣地からの目隠し)はペットボトル再生半透明波板。浴室上部は壁がないため風や雨は中庭の植栽に届く。
Photo of an industrial back patio in Kyoto with gravel and a pergola.

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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