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Blue Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Ojai Farmhouse
Ojai Farmhouse
UserUser
Photo of a farmhouse back patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Ojai Rustic Modern
Ojai Rustic Modern
Erin Ellwood DesignErin Ellwood Design
The Winedelier
Inspiration for an eclectic patio in Los Angeles with gravel.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Eagleson Landscape Co.Eagleson Landscape Co.
This client was having trouble with standing water in their backyard, By grading the yard and adding a dry creek bed we were able to solve the standing water issue, but make their yard into a beautiful landscape come rain or shine.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Lynda Martin at Camelback Interior DesignLynda Martin at Camelback Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
St Louis Select LandscapingSt Louis Select Landscaping
Medium sized rural back patio in St Louis with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Inspiration
Inspiration
SthlmFastSthlmFast
Panagiotis Fasoulas
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Stockholm with gravel and a pergola.
Outdoor Entertaining
Outdoor Entertaining
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Photo of a medium sized retro front patio in Phoenix with gravel and no cover.
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
COAT Design RemodelCOAT Design Remodel
© Leigh Castelli photography
Photo of an expansive eclectic front patio in San Diego with 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.
Casa Cipre
Casa Cipre
The Right Touch DesignsThe Right Touch Designs
The patio includes; Natural wicker chairs, a stone and iron table with a red rope accent. The table is placed under a rustic wood pergola next to a stone outdoor fountain.
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.
Desert illumination
Desert illumination
Gulch Design GroupGulch Design Group
Danny Lee
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, gravel and a roof extension.
'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.
Vue d'ensemble de la terrasse avec pergola
Vue d'ensemble de la terrasse avec pergola
ADH Piscines & PaysagesADH Piscines & Paysages
Terrasse en pierre naturelle agrémenté d’un salon de jardin, et d’une pergola Méridienne - Unopiu'. Mobilier de Jardin - Royal Botania. Réalisation ADH Piscines & Paysages
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.
Brennan Traditions Windows - Haslet
Brennan Traditions Windows - Haslet
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Window replacement project ins Haslet, TX.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a roof extension.
LPD Modern Family Home
LPD Modern Family Home
Studio CroftStudio Croft
Design ideas for a large modern back patio in Houston with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
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.
アーバンアウトドアが楽しめる家
アーバンアウトドアが楽しめる家
ダイケンアーキテクツ　株式会社大建建設 一級建築士事務所ダイケンアーキテクツ　株式会社大建建設 一級建築士事務所
窓を開ければリビングと一体で使える土間テラス。テーブルとチェアを置いて読書や食事など、様々な使い方が出来ます。
Medium sized urban front patio in Other with 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.

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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