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Grey Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say. And what a dream; this is the acme of a Surrey suburban townhouse garden. The team behind the teamwork of this masterpiece in Oxshott, Surrey, are Raine Garden Design Ltd, Bushy Business Ltd, Hampshire Garden Lighting, and Forest Eyes Photography. Everywhere you look, some new artful detail demonstrating their collective expertise hits you. The beautiful and tasteful selection of materials. The very mature, regimented pleached beech hedge. The harmoniousness of the zoning; tidy yet so varied and interesting. The ancient olive, dating back to the reign of Victoria. The warmth and depth afforded by the layered lighting. The seamless extension of the Home from inside to out; because in this dream, the garden is Home as much as the house is.
Inside Out Pool Cabana
Inside Out Pool Cabana
THE UP STUDIOTHE UP STUDIO
Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Driftwood Estate
Driftwood Estate
TM GRADY BUILDERSTM GRADY BUILDERS
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Orange County with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Architecture: Noble Johnson Architects Interior Design: Rachel Hughes - Ye Peddler Photography: Studiobuell | Garett Buell
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio in Nashville with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Centered on an arched pergola, the gas grill is convenient to bar seating, the refrigerator and the trash receptacle. The pergola ties into other wood structures on site and the circular bar reflects a large circular bluestone insert on the patio.
LaGrange Landscape
LaGrange Landscape
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
Drendel Project
Drendel Project
Lucy and CompanyLucy and Company
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Charlotte with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian back patio in Dallas with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
A Landscaper's Dream | Rough-sawn Cedar Pergola
A Landscaper's Dream | Rough-sawn Cedar Pergola
Southview DesignSouthview Design
The pergola is built from rough-sawn cedar, adding to the backyard's remote and rustic feel. To reduce the risk of slivers, the pergola legs were sanded smooth, while the upper beams retain their rugged texture.
Porches and Patios
Porches and Patios
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
Large mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and no cover.
Belgard Photos
Belgard Photos
Christensen Concrete ProductsChristensen Concrete Products
This is a photo from Belgard. It features a Belgard Mega Arbel paver and a Highland Retaining Wall.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Fall late afternoon light illuminates a White Oak timber frame pavilion on Clayton Lake in Virginia. We understand that the hanging day bed is impossible to remain awake in for more than 5 minutes. Photo copyright 2015 Carolina Timberworks
Exterior
Exterior
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Cleveland with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Stone Built-in Grill
Stone Built-in Grill
Merrifield Garden CenterMerrifield Garden Center
Just outside the porch, a necessary retaining wall does double duty as a built-in grill and warming drawer. The thick flagstone counter top coordinates with the flagstone patio. Design and installation by Merrifield Garden Center.
Sapphire Blue outdoor granite table
Sapphire Blue outdoor granite table
Creative Stone Countertops Inc.Creative Stone Countertops Inc.
Large modern back patio in Providence with an outdoor kitchen, no cover and natural stone paving.
Custom Pergola and Patio for a Back Door
Custom Pergola and Patio for a Back Door
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Pool Pavilion
Pool Pavilion
John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Concrete CommanderConcrete Commander
Medium sized modern back patio in Jacksonville with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.

Grey 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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