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Patio with a Fire Feature and Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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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.
Jacksonville Beach Contemporary Backyard
Jacksonville Beach Contemporary Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
With a fully loaded outdoor kitchen, sleek spa with a cozy patio and linear gas fire pit, raised garden, and an industrial corten steel fire pit big enough for hog roasts, this yard has it all! The homeowners wanted a space where they can entertain all of their friends, so we gave them a large outdoor kitchen made entirely of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) including the "wood" posts. There is space to sit and share a meal, a Perlick kegerator, an oversized Lynx grill adjacent to a Big Green Egg, a trash chute, and a sink. Peacock Pavers stepping stones lead to a patio with a custom GFRC spa surround framed by a minimalist wood pergola. The homeowners can relax on the double lounge chair while enjoying the warm glow of the wood-look GFRC fire pit. A gravel patio makes the perfect space for a large custom fabricated corten fire pit, complete with a removable grilling surface to easily switch from enjoying a bonfire to roasting dinner. The space is finished off by low maintenance landscaping. Photo by Craig O'Neal
Our Work
Our Work
Alta AluminumAlta Aluminum
Medium sized traditional back patio in Calgary with decomposed granite, a gazebo and a fire feature.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
LeisureScape Outdoor LivingLeisureScape Outdoor Living
LeisureScape Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a patio in Sacramento with a fire feature, decomposed granite and an awning.
Courtyard w/ Fire Pit
Courtyard w/ Fire Pit
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
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.
Rosita's Casita
Rosita's Casita
Ian M. Turner Contracting LLCIan M. Turner Contracting LLC
Medium sized rustic back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
3 Palms - Outdoor Living
3 Palms - Outdoor Living
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Midcentury Modern Retreat - Firepit Patio With Outdoor Seating
Photo of a large midcentury patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
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.
Royal Estate
Royal Estate
Bella Vita Custom Homes & RemodelingBella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling
Bella Vita Custom Homes
Photo of a large traditional courtyard patio in Dallas with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Fireplaces and Fire-pits
Fireplaces and Fire-pits
Scancelli LandscapesScancelli Landscapes
Contractor: California Coast Contracting
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Jacksonville Beach Contemporary Backyard
Jacksonville Beach Contemporary Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
With a fully loaded outdoor kitchen, sleek spa with a cozy patio and linear gas fire pit, raised garden, and an industrial corten steel fire pit big enough for hog roasts, this yard has it all! The homeowners wanted a space where they can entertain all of their friends, so we gave them a large outdoor kitchen made entirely of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) including the "wood" posts. There is space to sit and share a meal, a Perlick kegerator, an oversized Lynx grill adjacent to a Big Green Egg, a trash chute, and a sink. Peacock Pavers stepping stones lead to a patio with a custom GFRC spa surround framed by a minimalist wood pergola. The homeowners can relax on the double lounge chair while enjoying the warm glow of the wood-look GFRC fire pit. A gravel patio makes the perfect space for a large custom fabricated corten fire pit, complete with a removable grilling surface to easily switch from enjoying a bonfire to roasting dinner. The space is finished off by low maintenance landscaping. Photo by Craig O'Neal
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.
Corten Steel Natural Gas Fire Pit
Corten Steel Natural Gas Fire Pit
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
This is an example of a modern back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Back Yard Water Feature & Pond
Back Yard Water Feature & Pond
Pond WorldPond World
This sunken fire pit along side of the pond and Waterfalls is a spectacular feature.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Montreal with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
West Loveland Landscape
West Loveland Landscape
Breaking GroundBreaking Ground
Ryan Corrigan
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Omaha with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Baraca Design & RemodelingBaraca Design & Remodeling
Firepit concrete design, patio
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Westbourne
Westbourne
Spaced OutSpaced Out
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Azure-1
Azure-1
Aviara Pavers INCAviara Pavers INC
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Diego with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Beach House
Beach House
Jodie Cooper DesignJodie Cooper Design
photos courtesy of Oswald Down South
Photo of a large rural front patio in Perth with a fire feature, no cover and decomposed granite.

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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