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Luxury Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood
New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
North Shore Rain Garden
North Shore Rain Garden
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
The rear of this Central Street Neighborhood yard floods regularly during heavy rains. Rather than fight mother nature, Prassas Landscape Studio created a rain garden to store excess stormwater until it can percolate into the soil. The rain garden is also fed by the roof’s runoff and basement’s sump pump through a contemporary steel runnel. Stone steppers penetrate a curved wall to lead to the back firepit seating area. The upper terrace stairs were modernized and the lower terrace was reconfigured. Darris Lee Harris Photography
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Westwind ConstructionWestwind Construction
Outdoor Kitchen and Dining www.jacobelliott.com
Photo of an expansive country back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
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.
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
An outdoor living room sits on a carpet of decomposed bluestone and is surrounded by walls in varying shades of green. Photo by Russell Jenkins.
Expansive mediterranean patio in Chicago with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Monarch Beach
Monarch Beach
M. Elle DesignM. Elle Design
This is an example of a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with gravel and no cover.
Canyon Modern
Canyon Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Walnut New Construction
Walnut New Construction
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
Design ideas for a large farmhouse back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
Inviting Patio Spaces
Inviting Patio Spaces
Exscape DesignsExscape Designs
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Cleveland with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Photo of a large classic front patio in Austin with gravel and no cover.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating
Christopher Hoover - Environmental Design ServicesChristopher Hoover - Environmental Design Services
Sonoma, CA
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio steps in San Francisco with gravel.
modern Mediterranean Family Home
modern Mediterranean Family Home
Fati Fakoor InteriorsFati Fakoor Interiors
To create a serene Modern Mediterranean outdoor sitting, dinning with pool and lounge area we did a complete renovation. We removed a portion of the concrete to create dinning area and built an outdoor kitchen with new appliances, sink and black leathered granite. New stucco walls complete landscape design.
Hammered Copper Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
Hammered Copper Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
The Oriflamme Hammered Copper Gas fire table includes metal lid, fire glass and propane tank. http://www.allbackyardfun.com/fire-pit-tables/gas-fire-tables/oriflamme-gas-fire-pit-hammered-copper/
West Sonoma County Farmhouse
West Sonoma County Farmhouse
JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)
Erhard Pfeiffer
Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, a pergola and gravel.
Home Extended With Patio Enclosure
Home Extended With Patio Enclosure
Palram ApplicationsPalram Applications
This traditional style home was extended using a San Remo 4x4.25 ft. patio enclosure kit. The patio overlooks a new garden and a large open plain. The patio enclosure was assembled by the customer following an extensive landscape work by a contractor. The garage exit was replaced with double hinged doors and the sloped area was transformed to a concrete base surrounded by white pebbles, dark mulch and ferns.
Inviting Patio Spaces
Inviting Patio Spaces
Exscape DesignsExscape Designs
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Cleveland with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Fire Pit with Manutti Furnishings, Photo by David Lauer Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Denver with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Farmhouse Patio
Farmhouse Patio
Expansive country back patio in San Francisco with gravel, a gazebo and a bar area.
Emerald Bay 1
Emerald Bay 1
Western Exposure Photography and MarketingWestern Exposure Photography and Marketing
Medium sized beach style back patio in Orange County with gravel, no cover and fencing.
Monarch Bay
Monarch Bay
David A. Kaech & Associates, Inc.David A. Kaech & Associates, Inc.
Bob White
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a water feature, gravel and a gazebo.

Luxury 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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