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Patio with a Fire Feature and Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
Lush Suburban Retreat
Lush Suburban Retreat
Visionscapes NW Landscape DesignVisionscapes NW Landscape Design
Rustic fire pit made of steel is placed within a stone circle, and set on crushed gravel. The area is backed up by a grapevine-covered trellis that holds a bench swing. A lime green painted adirondack chair and cobalt blue seating pillows add color accents.
Natural Stone and Pea Gravel Patio and Firepit, per Client's Specs.
Natural Stone and Pea Gravel Patio and Firepit, per Client's Specs.
Ohana Natural Landscaping LLCOhana Natural Landscaping LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Contemporary Urban Small Space
Contemporary Urban Small Space
Classic Landscapes, Inc.Classic Landscapes, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Rustic sunken fire pit with bluestone gravel and large boulders
Rustic sunken fire pit with bluestone gravel and large boulders
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Seating for eight on the rustic green adirondack chairs. Fire pit is sunken into the earth and ringed with large granite boulders. Bluestone gravel adds to the rustic feel. Photo by Russell and Terra Jenkins
Edmonds Residence
Edmonds Residence
Casa Architecture and Interior DesignCasa Architecture and Interior Design
Fire pit terrace
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Seattle with gravel, a fire feature and no cover.
Larchmont
Larchmont
CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATESCARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.
Red Ledges La Sal Peak Showcase
Red Ledges La Sal Peak Showcase
PureHaven HomesPureHaven Homes
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, gravel and a roof extension.
exterior
exterior
Green Planet Remodeling, Inc.Green Planet Remodeling, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Small Backyard Transformation
Small Backyard Transformation
Exscape DesignsExscape Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Cleveland with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Home in the Trees on Forest Trail
Home in the Trees on Forest Trail
New Leaf Custom HomesNew Leaf Custom Homes
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Outdoor Fire Place
Outdoor Fire Place
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
An outdoor fireplace is a stunning addition to any yard, but especially this custom fireplace with copper details and black planters.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Noe Mid-Century Modern
Noe Mid-Century Modern
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Medium sized rustic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Firepits and Fireplaces
Firepits and Fireplaces
Nature's TouchNature's Touch
Medium sized traditional back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature and gravel.
Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch
Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Rustic fire pit with an amazing view
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Santa Barbara with gravel, a fire feature and no cover.
Patio and fire pit garden
Patio and fire pit garden
Susan Els Garden & Landscape DesignSusan Els Garden & Landscape Design
Classic patio in Burlington with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Portland with a fire feature and gravel.
Rancho Santa Fe Craftsman Pictures
Rancho Santa Fe Craftsman Pictures
Rancho Santa Fe CraftsmanRancho Santa Fe Craftsman
Large mediterranean back patio in San Diego with gravel, a fire feature and no cover.
backyard retreat in town Atlanta
backyard retreat in town Atlanta
Cynthia Karegeannes, Registered ArchitectCynthia Karegeannes, Registered Architect
Outdoor firepit and craftsman style outbuilding provide backdrop for grilling and entertaining.
Design ideas for a classic patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.

Patio with a Fire Feature and 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 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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