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Courtyard Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Fountainscape in Saline, MI
Fountainscape in Saline, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
We turned this old mill stone into a water feature and bird bath for one of our customers. We placed it just outside their living room window so they can enjoy the noise of the water and watch the birds play in the water.
Cole
Cole
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Internal North facing courtyard for Williamstown project. View of stairs and preliminary garden design to internal courtyards. Windows and doors are aluminum and floors are off white travertine marble. A similar treatment to the first floor provides for the stack effect and cross ventilation.
Sandy Springs #2
Sandy Springs #2
Norwood ArchitectsNorwood Architects
Photo of a classic courtyard patio in Atlanta with a fire feature and gravel.
The Vanberstarren
The Vanberstarren
So Green Canada (landscape design /build)So Green Canada (landscape design /build)
Bridge floating over a 48 linear feet long pond connecting main entrance to driveway
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Toronto with a water feature, gravel and a pergola.
Daresbury House
Daresbury House
Dwell HomesDwell Homes
Exterior - the house is darkly clad using timber as the dominant material
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Christchurch with gravel and no cover.
Seasonal Container planting
Seasonal Container planting
Kathleen Bassett GardensKathleen Bassett Gardens
Kathy Bassett: this planting will bloom from early summer through November in zone 7b
Inspiration for a small bohemian courtyard patio in Boston with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Encino Ranch
Encino Ranch
Von Fitz DesignVon Fitz Design
Inspiration for a classic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with gravel.
Healdsburg Custom Home
Healdsburg Custom Home
Hudson Street DesignHudson Street Design
Architect Nick Noyes Builder: Eddinger Enterprises Structural Engineer: Duncan Engineering Interior Designer: C.Miniello Interiors Materials Supplied by Hudson Street Design/Healdsburg Lumber Photos by: Bruce Damonte
Fair Winds
Fair Winds
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Fire pit with awning.
Photo of an expansive modern courtyard patio in Seattle with gravel and an awning.
Modern Rustic Home
Modern Rustic Home
UserUser
Photo of a large courtyard patio in Denver with a fire feature and gravel.
Valley Estate
Valley Estate
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
There are vegetable patches in containers made of railroad ties, and stone and gravel on the primary patio area. French doors and large windows let sunlight flow throughout the home.
Hammett
Hammett
Oivanki PhotographyOivanki Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in New Orleans with gravel and a pergola.
Pinecrest Residence
Pinecrest Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
photo by Chad Mellon
This is an example of a small country courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, gravel and a roof extension.
Music Studio
Music Studio
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized eclectic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Exotic Zen Courtyard
Exotic Zen Courtyard
Frances Herrera Interior DesignFrances Herrera Interior Design
This guest house and courtyard was part of the 2014 Designer Show House in Lighthouse Point, Florida benefitting Food for the Poor. My vision was a space that allowed guests to be transported, which is why I selected the guesthouse and courtyard. With careful attention to every detail, I created a modern sanctuary filled with exquisite, unique pieces that revive the spirit and inspire curiosity. It's a space where guests will feel transported with exotic elegance and leave invigorated.
Wicker Park -Chicago
Wicker Park -Chicago
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
©Brett Bulthuis 2018
Contemporary courtyard patio in Chicago with gravel, no cover and a fireplace.
Whatley new custom home
Whatley new custom home
TLC Design/Build LLCTLC Design/Build LLC
Jean Allsopp
Photo of a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Birmingham with gravel and no cover.
内佐屋の家 | house of uchisaya
内佐屋の家 | house of uchisaya
haco建築設計事務所haco建築設計事務所
写真 | haco建築設計事務所
Modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel.
Silvertop
Silvertop
Jamie Bush & Co.Jamie Bush & Co.
Photo of a retro courtyard patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Mill Valley Remodel
Mill Valley Remodel
UserUser
Photos: Jeff Zaruba. Renovation in Mill Valley, Marin. Firepit.
Rural courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, no cover and gravel.

Courtyard 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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