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Patio with a Fire Feature and Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
VanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas CityVanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas City
Decomposed granite, screenwall used 5 different stains. 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.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Expansive traditional back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Westbourne
Westbourne
Spaced OutSpaced Out
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
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
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Baraca Design & RemodelingBaraca Design & Remodeling
Firepit concrete design, patio
Large contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Lakeside Tuscan
Lakeside Tuscan
Cook DesignsCook Designs
Large mediterranean back patio in Austin with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Lakeside Tuscan
Lakeside Tuscan
Cook DesignsCook Designs
Large mediterranean back patio in Austin with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Lakeside Tuscan
Lakeside Tuscan
Cook DesignsCook Designs
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Austin with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Lakeside Tuscan
Lakeside Tuscan
Cook DesignsCook Designs
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Austin with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Madison Valley
Madison Valley
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Photo Credit: Will Austin, willaustin.com
Medium sized modern back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Concrete Fire Pit w/Compass inlay
Concrete Fire Pit w/Compass inlay
UserUser
Nautical design custom made concrete gas firepit with matching concrete tables to complete the circular bench set. Inlaid copper compass and stainless steel detail.
Parkmead Drive
Parkmead Drive
Studio CollabStudio Collab
Mid-century modern residential renovation for a Palm Springs vacation rental home. Intended for short term rental use with gorgeous patio space with mountain views. Includes fire pit area and full landscape design.
Los Angeles Craftsman Hilltop
Los Angeles Craftsman Hilltop
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Retaining wall with built-in bench seating
Design ideas for a medium sized back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Rosita's Casita
Rosita's Casita
Ian M. Turner Contracting LLCIan M. Turner Contracting LLC
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Dallas 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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