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Medium Sized Rustic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
Townsend
Townsend
Yardscapes NorthwestYardscapes Northwest
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Boise with stamped concrete and a pergola.
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
OutdoraOutdora
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a pergola.
The Curtis Resident
The Curtis Resident
Pacific Outdoor LivingPacific Outdoor Living
Outdoor seating area and retaining wall with prefabricated fire feature and native California plants. This design also includes a custom outdoor kitchen with a freestanding pergola.
Backyard Spa Privacy Wall
Backyard Spa Privacy Wall
HideAway ScreensHideAway Screens
The homeowner wanted to create an enclosure around their built-in hot tub to add some privacy. The contractor, Husker Decks, designed a privacy wall with alternating materials. The aluminum privacy screen in 'River Rock' mixed with a horizontal wood wall in a rich stain blend to create a privacy wall that blends perfectly into the homeowner's backyard space and style.
Boulder Cooler/Fire Pit
Boulder Cooler/Fire Pit
Kaibab LandscapingKaibab Landscaping
This project allowed us the opportunity to think outside the box and put a unique twist on a cooler. Along with the homeowner, we careful chose a boulder that we felt complimented the esthetic style of the mountain landscape. Once the rock was chosen, we carved and filed stone down to look like a rustic cooler. This is the perfect addition and attention grabber to any outdoor seating area.
Paver Patios
Paver Patios
Autumn Hill Patio & LandscapeAutumn Hill Patio & Landscape
EP Henry 'Bristol stone' paver patio with 'seat' walls , installation by Autumn Hill Patio & Landscape, Wilmington, DE
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Wilmington with concrete paving, no cover and a fire feature.
Normandy Neighborhood
Normandy Neighborhood
Griffin Architects, P.A.Griffin Architects, P.A.
An outdoor "room" was defined for this patio by the L shape of the home which creates positive outdoor space.The brick patio surface is repeated at the window sills above native stone walls to create continuity and detail. Photo by David Dietrich
Residential Landscape and Design
Residential Landscape and Design
Solicito and Son Landscape ContractingSolicito and Son Landscape Contracting
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
Denton Cedar Patio 18x13ft
Denton Cedar Patio 18x13ft
Denton Pergolas and LandscapingDenton Pergolas and Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Dallas with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Salt Lake City with concrete slabs, no cover and a fireplace.
Outdoor Stone Fireplace Kits
Outdoor Stone Fireplace Kits
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco Stone
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side patio in Atlanta with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
OutdoraOutdora
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a pergola.
Rustic Suburban Patio
Rustic Suburban Patio
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Patio
Patio
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco Stone Outdoor Fireplace Kit
Medium sized rustic back patio in Atlanta with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Belgard Product Gallery
Belgard Product Gallery
Barrier Reef Pools and SpasBarrier Reef Pools and Spas
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Austin with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Vance Fox
Photo of a medium sized rustic side patio in Sacramento with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Shade Structure - Russell Pergola
Shade Structure - Russell Pergola
Homefield - The Outdoor Living StoreHomefield - The Outdoor Living Store
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Austin with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Portfolio 3
Portfolio 3
Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & PaversOutdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a pergola.

Medium Sized Rustic Patio 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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