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Country Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Private Chicago Yard
Private Chicago Yard
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
Medium sized country back patio in Chicago with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Cottage Garden by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Cottage Garden by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd
Rural back patio steps in Manchester with natural stone paving and no cover.
My Houzz: An Antique Cape Cod House Explodes With Color
My Houzz: An Antique Cape Cod House Explodes With Color
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4018714/list/My-Houzz--An-Antique-Cape-Cod-House-Explodes-With-Color
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
The barn at Birdhouse Ranch dates back to the late 1800's. Natural stone with a cool blue tone complements the warmth of the redwood planks on the barn, and the gas fire pit warms cool Bay Area nights. The 1965 Airstream Globetrotter peeks from the side of the barn.
Вилла в пос. Мысхако с панорамным видом на море.
Вилла в пос. Мысхако с панорамным видом на море.
architectural bureau "Symmetry"architectural bureau "Symmetry"
Михаил Чекалов
Inspiration for a rural back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, a gazebo and natural stone paving.
Front Porch Farmhouse
Front Porch Farmhouse
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Design ideas for a large country front patio in Dallas with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Pine Chase Custom Home
Pine Chase Custom Home
Alair Homes HoustonAlair Homes Houston
An elegant country style home featuring high ceilings, dark wood floors and classic French doors that are complimented with dark wood beams. Custom brickwork runs throughout the interior and exterior of the home that brings a unique rustic farmhouse element.
Iowa Backyard Oasis
Iowa Backyard Oasis
Ross Land StudioRoss Land Studio
In the front yard, a large multi-season garden creates a buffer from the neighboring property. Spring bulbs start the garden off in March, followed by salvia and echinacea in summer. Asters burst with blue and purple in fall, and evergreen trees and red-twig dogwoods bring the garden through the winter in a glory of green and red.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Design ideas for a small rural back patio in Burlington with natural stone paving and no cover.
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
This is an example of a large farmhouse back patio in Cleveland with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Woodland
Woodland
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Back patio of modern luxury farmhouse in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.
Bethesda Turret
Bethesda Turret
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse side patio in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Gallagher Farm Transformed
Gallagher Farm Transformed
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
The custom steel gate design incorporates the Gallagher family farm emblem, an embedded piece of their heritage in the outdoor experience
This is an example of a large farmhouse back patio in Denver with natural stone paving.
1935 Renovation & Addition- Loudoun County
1935 Renovation & Addition- Loudoun County
T.J. Gilbride Architects, Inc.T.J. Gilbride Architects, Inc.
Large country back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Patios and Walkways
Patios and Walkways
Summit Outdoor LivingSummit Outdoor Living
Design ideas for a small country front patio in Denver with natural stone paving and no cover.
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
European Stone ConceptsEuropean Stone Concepts
Photography by Laurey Glenn
Medium sized farmhouse patio in Other with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Conyers Farms
Conyers Farms
Coppola & Sons Construction CompanyCoppola & Sons Construction Company
Photo of an expansive farmhouse back patio in New York with natural stone paving.
Todi Villa
Todi Villa
Alhadeff ArchitectsAlhadeff Architects
Mark Roskams
Inspiration for a medium sized country back patio in London with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Exterior Showcase
Exterior Showcase
Hometown Design-Build & Allens Creek CabinetryHometown Design-Build & Allens Creek Cabinetry
Custom greenhouse and patio with natural stone pavers and wall stone and outdoor kitchen
This is an example of a large rural back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
The Meadows
The Meadows
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Photo of a medium sized country back patio in Cornwall with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Country Patio with Natural Stone Paving 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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