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Grey Patio with Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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Residential Glass
Residential Glass
A-1 GlassA-1 Glass
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in San Luis Obispo with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
LDW 2.0LDW 2.0
Lakefront project consisted of a patio complete with galley style outdoor kitchen. Kitchen included a pizza oven, smoker, side burner and drawers and doors for storage. The kitchen was finished with natural stone veneer and a concrete countertop.
Spears Project
Spears Project
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Berlin Gardens
Berlin Gardens
Georgia Patio, Inc. - Outdoor FurnitureGeorgia Patio, Inc. - Outdoor Furniture
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Kowski Project
Kowski Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a skillion style roof with an outdoor kitchen, entertainment, heaters, and gas fireplace! It has a super modern look with the white stone on the kitchen and fireplace that complements the house well.
Vermont Cres
Vermont Cres
Gelderman Landscape ServicesGelderman Landscape Services
Jeff McNeill
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Walkout Patio and Landscape
Walkout Patio and Landscape
NWI Patio ProsNWI Patio Pros
Medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with concrete paving, a pergola and a fire feature.
Long Project : Western Outdoor Designs
Long Project : Western Outdoor Designs
Western Outdoor DesignsWestern Outdoor Designs
Western Pavers, Inc. has been in business for over twenty years. Western Pavers is the Pioneer of all local paver companies in Southern California. Western Pavers has been transforming customers' visions into a reality for decades. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with 100% satisfaction and creating beautiful outdoor living spaces. Western Pavers can provide beautiful designs and take you from conceptual to the completion of your outdoor living project. We are Western Outdoor Designs’ paver specialist department.
Seward Park patio garden
Seward Park patio garden
Scott Mantz Associates, IncScott Mantz Associates, Inc
This is an example of a small contemporary patio in Seattle with concrete paving and a fire feature.
Patio, Bench, & Fire Feature at Alexandria Townhouse
Patio, Bench, & Fire Feature at Alexandria Townhouse
Pristine AcresPristine Acres
Pristine Acres (www.pristineacres.com) installed this Techo-Bloc Aberdeen patio with a custom Cedar bench and planter. We also installed a custom gas firepit, landscaping, and LED lighting.
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Coastal MasonryCoastal Masonry
This Unilock paver patio was designed and installed by Coastal Masonry. Large Beacon Hill Flagstone pavers were used for the field (a mixture of two colors) and Hollandstone rustic red brick pavers were installed as an accent border.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Ettore Masonry Inc.Ettore Masonry Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Suddes
Suddes
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Photos by Bruce Saunders, with Connectivity Group, Inc.
Medium sized classic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Ranch to Modern in Carlsbad
Ranch to Modern in Carlsbad
Caroline Dooley ArchitectsCaroline Dooley Architects
Medium sized modern back patio in San Diego with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Backyard Fountain
Backyard Fountain
Pittet ArchitecturalsPittet Architecturals
Antique Wall Fountain sourced from Southern France
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in Dallas with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Tualatin, OR Residence
Tualatin, OR Residence
Blessing LandscapesBlessing Landscapes
Jesse Brough
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Portland with a water feature and concrete paving.
Gallery
Gallery
Phipps Home DesignPhipps Home Design
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Hardscape Projects
Hardscape Projects
Affordable Hardscapes of VirginiaAffordable Hardscapes of Virginia
At Affordable Hardscapes of Virginia we view ourselves as "Exterior Designers" taking outdoor areas and making them functional, beautiful and pleasurable. Our exciting new approaches to traditional landscaping challenges result in outdoor living areas your family can cherish forever. Affordable Hardscapes of Virginia is a Design-Build company specializing in unique hardscape design and construction. Our Paver Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Kitchens, Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits add value to your property and bring your quality of life to a new level. We are the preeminent outdoor living space contractor in our area. Proudly serving clients in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, and the surrounding Hampton Roads.
Patio Ideas
Patio Ideas
Beds and Borders Landscape DesignBeds and Borders Landscape Design
Andy Freeland
Medium sized traditional back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.

Grey Patio with Concrete 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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