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Expansive Patio with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Provence on the North Shore
Provence on the North Shore
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and a gazebo.
Windsor Farmhouse
Windsor Farmhouse
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Expansive country back patio in San Francisco with a vegetable patch, decomposed granite and no cover.
Napa Winery
Napa Winery
Banner Day InteriorsBanner Day Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive retro back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Find your Zen
Find your Zen
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
At night, the decomposed granite zen garden highlights the modern farmhouse exterior, and exposed dark wood beams of the house. Built by ULFBUILT - Vail builders.
Renovations
Renovations
Keller/Eaton ArchitectsKeller/Eaton Architects
This outdoor living space is located in Westchester County, New York. The patio has an outdoor dining area, bar, full kitchen and views over the expansive backyard.
St. Croix Retreat: Outdoor Dining Patio
St. Croix Retreat: Outdoor Dining Patio
Keenan & Sveiven, Inc.Keenan & Sveiven, Inc.
Hand-hewn family banquet table under pergola. Recessed candle niche in each concrete column.
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, a pergola and decomposed granite.
Acreage – Rural Landscape Design
Acreage – Rural Landscape Design
Landart LandscapesLandart Landscapes
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio in Sydney with decomposed granite and no cover.
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
A decomposed bluestone bed feels is informal and welcoming, and can be a cost-efficient patio alternative. Photo by Russell Jenkins.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, decomposed granite and no cover.
The Estates
The Estates
MJS Designers GroupMJS Designers Group
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back patio in Orlando with decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Photo of an expansive contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of an expansive traditional back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Cordillera Territories Estate
Cordillera Territories Estate
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
Stone slab patio with retractable open wall, paneled siding and prairie school styles. Large black stone fireplace is in the background.
Expansive contemporary back patio in Denver with decomposed granite and no cover.
Applecross display home - Master Builders Australia WA best display home 2017
Applecross display home - Master Builders Australia WA best display home 2017
Atrium HomesAtrium Homes
At The Resort, seeing is believing. This is a home in a class of its own; a home of grand proportions and timeless classic features, with a contemporary theme designed to appeal to today’s modern family. From the grand foyer with its soaring ceilings, stainless steel lift and stunning granite staircase right through to the state-of-the-art kitchen, this is a home designed to impress, and offers the perfect combination of luxury, style and comfort for every member of the family. No detail has been overlooked in providing peaceful spaces for private retreat, including spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, a sitting room, balcony and home theatre. For pure and total indulgence, the master suite, reminiscent of a five-star resort hotel, has a large well-appointed ensuite that is a destination in itself. If you can imagine living in your own luxury holiday resort, imagine life at The Resort...here you can live the life you want, without compromise – there’ll certainly be no need to leave home, with your own dream outdoor entertaining pavilion right on your doorstep! A spacious alfresco terrace connects your living areas with the ultimate outdoor lifestyle – living, dining, relaxing and entertaining, all in absolute style. Be the envy of your friends with a fully integrated outdoor kitchen that includes a teppanyaki barbecue, pizza oven, fridges, sink and stone benchtops. In its own adjoining pavilion is a deep sunken spa, while a guest bathroom with an outdoor shower is discreetly tucked around the corner. It’s all part of the perfect resort lifestyle available to you and your family every day, all year round, at The Resort. The Resort is the latest luxury home designed and constructed by Atrium Homes, a West Australian building company owned and run by the Marcolina family. For over 25 years, three generations of the Marcolina family have been designing and building award-winning homes of quality and distinction, and The Resort is a stunning showcase for Atrium’s attention to detail and superb craftsmanship. For those who appreciate the finer things in life, The Resort boasts features like designer lighting, stone benchtops throughout, porcelain floor tiles, extra-height ceilings, premium window coverings, a glass-enclosed wine cellar, a study and home theatre, and a kitchen with a separate scullery and prestige European appliances. As with every Atrium home, The Resort represents the company’s family values of innovation, excellence and value for money.
Carbrook Contempary
Carbrook Contempary
Campbell Wake Interior Design & StylingCampbell Wake Interior Design & Styling
This was a very large modern architectural interior design project that we were involved in from drawing design stage to furnishing the entire home Photography by Todd Hunter Photography
Craftsman Estate
Craftsman Estate
Lisa Gimmy Landscape ArchitectureLisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture
Expansive classic patio in Los Angeles with decomposed granite.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Provence on the North Shore
Provence on the North Shore
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and a pergola.
Boot Ranch
Boot Ranch
ILLUMINARIES LIGHTING LLCILLUMINARIES LIGHTING LLC
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Traditional 11
Traditional 11
Stellar Homes Inc.Stellar Homes Inc.
Photograph by JamenRhodes.com
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio in Edmonton with an outdoor kitchen, decomposed granite and a roof extension.

Expansive Patio with Decomposed Granite 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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