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Green Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving.
portfolio
portfolio
Architect Chartered ServicesArchitect Chartered Services
Photo of a patio in Gloucestershire with natural stone paving and no cover.
Country Patio
Country Patio
Inspiration for a country patio in Other with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Photo by Samantha Robison
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a pergola and fencing.
Bedford Park
Bedford Park
ACRE landscape architecture + design studioACRE landscape architecture + design studio
A lovely yard that started as a long bowling alley of lawn. We wanted to create a more human scale in the lounge area without building too many visual barriers. The overall effect is contemporary, but it is met with hints of woodland to help maintain a relaxed atmosphere.
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California
KES StudioKES Studio
The residence received a full gut renovation to create a modern coastal retreat vacation home. This was achieved by using a neutral color pallet of sands and blues with organic accents juxtaposed with custom furniture’s clean lines and soft textures.
Redmond Estate
Redmond Estate
Reynolds Landscape LLCReynolds Landscape LLC
This circular gas fire pit with seat edge is a key feature of this destination random flagstone patio. A large curved seat stacked stone seat wall and bolder border benches create a magical place for conversation. Redmond, WA.
Palmerston Lake Cottage
Palmerston Lake Cottage
Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.
Front Porch Photography
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Ottawa with natural stone paving and no cover.
Lakeside Overlook | Patios
Lakeside Overlook | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Natural stone patio and firepit overlooking Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Medium sized modern back patio in Richmond with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large modern front patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Firepit
Firepit
PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Patios and Pavers
Patios and Pavers
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Brian Parks
Photo of a classic patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Eden-Valders StoneEden-Valders Stone
Eden flagstone patio with cutom fire pit. Character chunks are used for seating.
Rustic back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Beacon Hill Bliss
Beacon Hill Bliss
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Custom granite seat walls and firepit with Pennsylvania bluestone cap. Random pattern square cut PA bluestone patio surface. Red Laceleaf Japanese Maple enframes the view. Alan & Linda Detrick Photography
Dressel Pool Pavilion, Woodside, CA
Dressel Pool Pavilion, Woodside, CA
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with a pergola, natural stone paving and a fireplace.
Coastal Knoll - Hingham, MA
Coastal Knoll - Hingham, MA
Sean Papich Landscape ArchitectureSean Papich Landscape Architecture
Photography by Sean Papich and Monty & Nan Abbott
Design ideas for a nautical patio in Boston with natural stone paving, no cover and fencing.
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.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
While there is space between them, the linear privacy wall is visually extended by the linear kitchen. The panoramic view shows how the kitchen, social space and the fire pit relate to each other for convenience while still providing an exceptional aesthetic.
Stately Residence
Stately Residence
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Burlington with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.

Green 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 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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