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Blue Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Custom Pergolas
Custom Pergolas
Arbors DirectArbors Direct
Medium sized classic back patio in Other with a vegetable patch, gravel and no cover.
4551 modern living
4551 modern living
repp + mclain design and constructionrepp + mclain design and construction
Liam Frederick
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in Phoenix with gravel.
Modern Beach Home
Modern Beach Home
Dan Solomon PhotoDan Solomon Photo
Outdoor roof deck/patio at a modern beach home with an amazing view of the ocean.
Photo of an expansive modern patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Garden
Garden
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Design inspiration for a traditional garden
Inspiration for a classic side patio in Orange County with gravel and no cover.
Patio Sun & Wind Screens
Patio Sun & Wind Screens
Liberty Awnings and ShadesLiberty Awnings and Shades
Don't sacrifice style for comfort! Patio Sun & Wind Screens are available in several frame and fabric colors to compliment the style of your home.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Phoenix with gravel and an awning.
和&ブルックリン　中庭のある二世帯住宅
和&ブルックリン　中庭のある二世帯住宅
納得住宅工房株式会社納得住宅工房株式会社
中庭で両世帯が交流する素敵な時間を過ごされるようです。写真右手の行燈の場所には、この後の工事で地の神様を祭る予定です。
World-inspired courtyard patio in Other with gravel.
Sunflower Road
Sunflower Road
Studio CollabStudio Collab
Desert landscape design with 8-person spa and lounge area with wood trellis for a Spanish style California home overlooking vast desert landscape.
Design ideas for a modern side patio in Los Angeles with gravel and a pergola.
Pergolas y techos
Pergolas y techos
Constructions/Construcciones San MiguelConstructions/Construcciones San Miguel
Pergola de madera teka sobre estructura de metal / Metal structure and teka wood.
This is an example of a medium sized modern side patio in Other with gravel.
Mayo Residence
Mayo Residence
RAU CONSTRUCTIONRAU CONSTRUCTION
This is an example of an expansive contemporary back patio in Houston with gravel.
「U2」中庭を中心に好きなものに囲まれて暮らす
「U2」中庭を中心に好きなものに囲まれて暮らす
アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所
Photo of a modern courtyard patio in Tokyo with gravel and no cover.
Rolando Village Modern Backyard
Rolando Village Modern Backyard
Leland Construction IncLeland Construction Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Exterior Landscaping & Lighting
Exterior Landscaping & Lighting
C&L Landscape LightingC&L Landscape Lighting
Backyard/ Landscape Lighting Installation: Installed Staircase lighting in backyard to lead up to patio/lounge area overlooking pool. Lighting installed in pool also. Neon colors change in the pool lighting.
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Claxton Fireplace Center, Inc.Claxton Fireplace Center, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Omaha with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Open Concept Bungalow
Open Concept Bungalow
Hacker Architectural GroupHacker Architectural Group
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
French Chateau Inspired
French Chateau Inspired
Inselmini Construction Co. Inc.Inselmini Construction Co. Inc.
Outdoor living spaces....both covered and uncovered. © Copyright all images Longitude Photography
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Albert Town Courtyard House
Albert Town Courtyard House
Chaney & Norman ArchitectsChaney & Norman Architects
Outdoor Living. Photo credit: The Photographer's Studio & Laboratory.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
玉川台のアパートメント
玉川台のアパートメント
株式会社MMAAA株式会社MMAAA
This is an example of a small modern courtyard patio steps in Tokyo with gravel.
悠久の住処
悠久の住処
北村建築工房北村建築工房
Design ideas for a courtyard patio in Other with gravel and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Metzler Home BuildersMetzler Home Builders
Photo Credit: Vivid Home Real Estate Photography
Photo of a back patio with a fireplace, gravel and a roof extension.
Extension exterieure d'une maison individuelle
Extension exterieure d'une maison individuelle
stéphanie manzoni - décoration d'intérieurstéphanie manzoni - décoration d'intérieur
Plan 3D vue Atelier
Photo of a medium sized front patio in Marseille with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a roof extension.

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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