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Patio with a Fire Feature and Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
This is an example of a small classic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Backyard landscape with Asian influence
Backyard landscape with Asian influence
Interactive LandscapesInteractive Landscapes
Medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Eco-friendly garden, Kentfield, CA
Eco-friendly garden, Kentfield, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Lawn replaced with decomposed granite resulting in a very low maintenance and low water garden. Rustic caldron retrofitted into a gas firepit. Photo: Eileen Kelly, Marin Landscape and Garden Designer and owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design located in San Anselmo, CA. http://www.digyourgarden.com/portfolio/kentfieldreplacedlawn.html
3 Palms - Firepit
3 Palms - Firepit
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Midcentury Modern Yard Expansion - Frontyard Firepit Patio
Large retro patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
The Miller
The Miller
Architects MagnusArchitects Magnus
Kids at play in the yard.
This is an example of a modern back patio in San Diego with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Windsor Farmhouse
Windsor Farmhouse
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
This is an example of an expansive country back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Pleasure Point Residence
Pleasure Point Residence
SSA Landscape ArchitectsSSA Landscape Architects
SSA Landscape Architects
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with decomposed granite, no cover and a fire feature.
Napa Winery
Napa Winery
Banner Day InteriorsBanner Day Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive retro back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Our Work
Our Work
Arts Wired ElectronicsArts Wired Electronics
Medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
McCarthy Custom Homes LLC.McCarthy Custom Homes LLC.
Outdoor Living by McCarthy Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Thornsberry Royale — Great Room Patio
Thornsberry Royale — Great Room Patio
Residence RoyaleResidence Royale
Photo of a rural patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Westbourne
Westbourne
Spaced OutSpaced Out
Medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Fire Features
Fire Features
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Goose Meadows
Goose Meadows
Juxtaposed InteriorsJuxtaposed Interiors
This outdoor patio space has it all. Built in BBQ and Pizza Oven. Gorgeous waterfalls flow into black Mexican pebbles and are surrounded by lush low maintenance landscaping.
St. Croix Retreat: Outdoor Dining Patio
St. Croix Retreat: Outdoor Dining Patio
Keenan & Sveiven, Inc.Keenan & Sveiven, Inc.
Hand-hewn family banquet table under pergola. Recessed candle niche in each concrete column.
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, a pergola and decomposed granite.
Menlo Park garden
Menlo Park garden
Sycamore DesignSycamore Design
This intimate garden utilizes a no-mow lawn, a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and ipe-deck. Photo Credit: Megan Keely
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Stark Punk
Stark Punk
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Custom design and hand painted geometric mural on refurbished carport turned dining area, with recessed lighting, and a light wood outdoor dining table and chairs. Outdoor fire pit and lounge chairs.
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
Medium sized rustic patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
TPR Ranch
TPR Ranch
inContourinContour
Gathering Area. Sustainable Landscape Architecture design. Naturalistic design style, highlighting the architecture and situating the home in it's natural landscape within the first growing season. Large Private Ranch in Emigrant, Montana. Architecture by Formescent Architects | Photography by Jon Menezes
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
VanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas CityVanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas City
Matt and the homeowners discuss their new space. Photo by VanElders Design Studio.
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.

Patio with a Fire Feature and Decomposed Granite 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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