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Dreaming in Southern France
Dreaming in Southern France
Susan Fisher PhotographySusan Fisher Photography
Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in New York with gravel and a gazebo.
Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades
PalevskyPalevsky
Mark Lafferty
This is an example of a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Killiney CT. Louisville KY
Killiney CT. Louisville KY
Weddington ConstructionWeddington Construction
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean side patio in Louisville with gravel and a gazebo.
Modern Spanish Remodel Addition - Melrose District
Modern Spanish Remodel Addition - Melrose District
InHanceInHance
This is an example of a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Canyon Modern
Canyon Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Natural Stone Cantera Columns
Natural Stone Cantera Columns
R&W Stone, Inc.R&W Stone, Inc.
R&W Stone.
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in Houston with gravel and a pergola.
railway sleeper dining area and trellis for privacy
railway sleeper dining area and trellis for privacy
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
http://www.harpurgardenimages.com/
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in London with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Exterior
Exterior
Streamline Interior DesignsStreamline Interior Designs
Kathryn Paige
This is an example of a mediterranean patio in Austin with gravel and a pergola.
My Work
My Work
JMC BuildersJMC Builders
This is an example of a mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Cortijo Morales
Cortijo Morales
bonsaibonsai
Javier Callejas
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
Traditional Low Water Garden
Traditional Low Water Garden
Schnetz Landscape Inc.Schnetz Landscape Inc.
Large mediterranean patio in San Diego with gravel, no cover and a fire feature.
Mediterranean Estate
Mediterranean Estate
Owen Brothers Landscape DevelopmentOwen Brothers Landscape Development
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in New York with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
My Work
My Work
Emmet Carter Green DesignEmmet Carter Green Design
Peter Ogilvie Photography www.ogilviephoto.com
Photo of a mediterranean side patio in Burlington with gravel and no cover.
Summer Classics
Summer Classics
Seville HomeSeville Home
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Large mediterranean back patio in Kansas City with gravel and a pergola.
Tuscany Inspired Getaway
Tuscany Inspired Getaway
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
This successful couple needed an entertainment-ready backyard inspired by the gardens of Tuscany. A fire pit and water feature were incorporated along with curved flagstone seating and a selection of very low water-use plants. DG and gravel were used for walk-on, permeable surfaces, and drip
New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood
New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
The Su Residence
The Su Residence
Pacific Outdoor LivingPacific Outdoor Living
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with gravel.
Rancho Los Olivos
Rancho Los Olivos
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and gravel.
Riverfront Terrace
Riverfront Terrace
Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.
Michael Flaugh
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Miami with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
seating in stone circle with ground cover
seating in stone circle with ground cover
Kaiser GardensKaiser Gardens
Adirondack chairs inside stone circle.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.

Mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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