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Patio with Concrete Paving and Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Architect Chartered ServicesArchitect Chartered Services
Photo of a patio in Gloucestershire with natural stone paving and no cover.
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving.
Garden for Coco
Garden for Coco
Barbara Samitier GardensBarbara Samitier Gardens
Alexandra Davies Photography
Large contemporary back patio in London with concrete paving and no cover.
Fire Features
Fire Features
Nansemond Precast ConcreteNansemond Precast Concrete
Traditional Style Fire Feature - the Prescott Fire Pit - using Techo-Bloc's Prescott wall & Piedimonte cap.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
New Berlin Fireplace
New Berlin Fireplace
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The patio and fire pit align with the kitchen and dining area of the home and flows outward from the redone existing deck.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Milwaukee with concrete paving, no cover and a fire feature.
Glen Residence
Glen Residence
AoDK Inc.AoDK Inc.
Photo: Scott Pease
Medium sized modern back patio in Cleveland with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Backyard Living
Backyard Living
Terri Clark InteriorsTerri Clark Interiors
Medium sized traditional back patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Pizza Oven
Outdoor Pizza Oven
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
All photos by Linda Oyama Bryan. Home restoration by Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction
Medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outside Interests
Outside Interests
ZEN Associates, Inc.ZEN Associates, Inc.
Nat Rea Photography
Design ideas for a classic back patio in Boston with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California
KES StudioKES Studio
The residence received a full gut renovation to create a modern coastal retreat vacation home. This was achieved by using a neutral color pallet of sands and blues with organic accents juxtaposed with custom furniture’s clean lines and soft textures.
Outdoor kitchen and Fireplace
Outdoor kitchen and Fireplace
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
General Fireplace dimensions: 17'-4"H x 10'-6"W x 4'D Fireplace material: Tennessee Field Stone cut to an ashlar pattern with Granite Hearth and Mantel Kitchen dimensions: 5'4" in-between the columns, then around 12.75' along the back Structure paint color is Pittsburgh Paints Sun Proof Exterior "Monterrey Grey" Roof material: Standing seam copper Terrace material: Full color Pennsylvania Bluestone veneer on a concrete slab
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it! Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we! Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of a large classic back patio in DC Metro with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Bellevue Contemporary Custom Home
Bellevue Contemporary Custom Home
Lochwood-Lozier Custom HomesLochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
Contemporary back patio in Seattle with concrete paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Prairie Style Reimagined
Prairie Style Reimagined
Lord DesignLord Design
Photography by Blackstone Studios Decorated by Lord Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic patio in Portland with natural stone paving, a pergola and a fireplace.
Oak Avenue Traditional
Oak Avenue Traditional
Paul Daniels DesignPaul Daniels Design
Outdoor Gas Fireplace
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a fireplace.
ZUMA: Outdoor
ZUMA: Outdoor
Saffron Case HomesSaffron Case Homes
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Mulberry Walk
Mulberry Walk
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard patio in London with natural stone paving and fencing.
Somis Residence
Somis Residence
CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago WorkshopCJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop
View from one of two second story viewing decks shows geometrically angled, tiered steps and planters leading beyond the Argentinean barbecue to the pool and cabana beyond. Surfaces include natural stone pavers, reclaimed wood decking, gravel, and acid etched concrete | Kurt Jordan Photography
Patios and Pavers
Patios and Pavers
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Brian Parks
Photo of a classic patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.

Patio with Concrete Paving and Natural Stone Paving 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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