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Country Grey Patio Ideas and Designs

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Little Inka
Little Inka
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Inspiration for a farmhouse patio steps in Cornwall.
Country Patio
Country Patio
Inspiration for a country patio in Other with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
The Oaks
The Oaks
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
Photo of a rural patio in San Francisco.
Arcadia - Phoenix II
Arcadia - Phoenix II
Merit LandworksMerit Landworks
Medium sized farmhouse back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Boulder / Retaining Walls
Boulder / Retaining Walls
Rivertown LandscapesRivertown Landscapes
Rivertown Landscapes LLC
This is an example of a country patio in Grand Rapids.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Integrity Luxury HomesIntegrity Luxury Homes
Country back patio in Phoenix with concrete paving and a pergola.
Ultra Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Ultra Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Trickle Creek Designer HomesTrickle Creek Designer Homes
Photo of a farmhouse courtyard patio in Calgary with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Custom Barndominium
Custom Barndominium
Broadshield Custom Homes and ContractorsBroadshield Custom Homes and Contractors
This is an example of a country patio in Austin.
Modern Farmhouse Haven
Modern Farmhouse Haven
Veranda Designer HomesVeranda Designer Homes
Medium sized rural back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
RIdge Creek
RIdge Creek
Garner HomesGarner Homes
Photo of a country front patio in Austin with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Patio
Patio
CRx - The Cure for the Common BuildCRx - The Cure for the Common Build
Photo of a medium sized rural side patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
HORSE COUNTRY
HORSE COUNTRY
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
This sprawling horse farm in Independence, MN, features our premium ORIJIN STONE Full Color Natural Cleft Bluestone Patterned Paving. Erotus Building Corp., Topo LLC Landscape Architecture, Chelsea Eul Photography.Photography.
Luxury Modern Farmhouse
Luxury Modern Farmhouse
Picture KCPicture KC
This is an example of a rural patio steps in Kansas City.
Restorations and Additions to an 18th Century Farm in Southern New England
Restorations and Additions to an 18th Century Farm in Southern New England
John B. Murray ArchitectJohn B. Murray Architect
West Terrace - Restorations and Additions to an 18th Century Farm in Southern New England - John B. Murray Architect - Interior Design by Bell-Guilmet Associates - Oehme, van Sweden & Associates Landscape Design - Photography by Durston Saylor
Outdoor Firepit Design and Installation NY and NJ
Outdoor Firepit Design and Installation NY and NJ
Millenium Stone WorksMillenium Stone Works
Outdoor firepit construction design for an amazing outdoor space for your family and friends to gather. Contact us for more outdoor firepit and construction design projects in Staten Island, NY and New Jersey.
Southern Style Remodel
Southern Style Remodel
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Inspiration for a country patio in Minneapolis.
Contemporary Laguna Farm House
Contemporary Laguna Farm House
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
This is an example of a country patio in Orange County.
Santa Clara II - Porch
Santa Clara II - Porch
MASH habitat InteriorsMASH habitat Interiors
Design ideas for a small farmhouse front patio in Dallas with decking and a roof extension.
Villa Camille | ABITARE IN CAMPAGNA
Villa Camille | ABITARE IN CAMPAGNA
Paola Buccafusca InteriorPaola Buccafusca Interior
All’ingresso della Casa di Campagna, ho utilizzato una delle tecniche pittoriche utilizzata in questo intervento è la velatura, che tramite l’applicazione di strati pittorici pigmentati semi trasparenti, ha conferito all’edificio un carattere estetico di pregio ed un effetto antichizzato, ardentemente desiderato della comittenza. Da un progetto di recupero dell’ Arch. Valeria Sangalli Gariboldi,
Garden Retreat by Burdge Architects
Garden Retreat by Burdge Architects
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Patio, Modern french farmhouse. Light and airy. Garden Retreat by Burdge Architects in Malibu, California.
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse side patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a pergola.

Country Grey Patio 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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