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Patio with Gravel and an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Makilux Products
Makilux Products
Suntanium Shading Products, LLCSuntanium Shading Products, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with gravel and an awning.
Dartmouth House
Dartmouth House
Shane Marsh ArchitectsShane Marsh Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Brisbane with a fire feature, gravel and an awning.
Beachside BBQ and Picnic Lounge
Beachside BBQ and Picnic Lounge
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
On sunny days, a sail covers the picnic area and shades the outdoor kitchen and bar. Photo: Lesly Hall
Large beach style back patio in Los Angeles with gravel, an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Shade And Shutter Systems, IncShade And Shutter Systems, Inc
These Retractable Awnings are motorized and operated via remote control.
Design ideas for a medium sized back patio in Boston with gravel and an awning.
Water gardens
Water gardens
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.
A small spaced outdoor living area.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Other with a water feature, gravel and an awning.
Window Awnings
Window Awnings
Sun City Awning and PatioSun City Awning and Patio
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Phoenix with gravel and an awning.
Casa samsó
Casa samsó
CAVAACAVAA
Filippo Polli
Design ideas for a medium sized courtyard patio in Barcelona with gravel and an awning.
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Uber green earthy contemporary Winner of the Gold Medal and the International Landscaper Designer of The Year for APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) Winner of Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, Large Family Residence
Fair Winds
Fair Winds
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Fire pit with awning.
Photo of an expansive modern courtyard patio in Seattle with gravel and an awning.
Residential Landscape Lighting
Residential Landscape Lighting
A. Robbins Landscape ContractorsA. Robbins Landscape Contractors
George Gruel
This is an example of an expansive traditional back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and an awning.
Carneros
Carneros
Alexis PersingerAlexis Persinger
This is an example of a farmhouse back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, gravel and an awning.
The Ridge
The Ridge
devansophiadevansophia
This solar powered and completely recycled structure was designed and built as a luxury camp spot utilizing the sleeper cabs from two semi-trucks. It features some of the best stargazing in the country, and a view that stretches from the Steens Mountain range to Malheur Lake.
Curved entryway awning
Curved entryway awning
Pike Awning CompanyPike Awning Company
Pike Awning
This is an example of a small traditional front patio in Portland with gravel and an awning.
Unique Waterfront Garden Design
Unique Waterfront Garden Design
Landart LandscapesLandart Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and an awning.
インナーテラスのある大判タイル貼の家
インナーテラスのある大判タイル貼の家
寺下浩　一級建築士事務所寺下浩　一級建築士事務所
中庭と内部をつなぐ庇
Design ideas for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel and an awning.
My Houzz: Eclectic Vintage Charm in a Family's Texas Farmhouse
My Houzz: Eclectic Vintage Charm in a Family's Texas Farmhouse
Jennifer M. RamosJennifer M. Ramos
Photo: Jennifer M. Ramos © 2018 Houzz
Photo of a country front patio in Austin with gravel and an awning.
Grandma's House
Grandma's House
Linda Van Drent/Realtor/Coldwell BankerLinda Van Drent/Realtor/Coldwell Banker
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a vegetable patch, gravel and an awning.
Un restaurant transformé en loft
Un restaurant transformé en loft
LHENRY COTE DECOLHENRY COTE DECO
Mathieu BAŸ
Photo of a large contemporary patio in Montpellier with gravel, an awning and a potted garden.
Blanc Chateau
Blanc Chateau
株式会社ハウゼ株式会社ハウゼ
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front patio in Yokohama with gravel and an awning.
IA House
IA House
BINYAN architecture studioBINYAN architecture studio
Jeffrey Tryon
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and an awning.

Patio with Gravel and an Awning 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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