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Patio with a Fire Feature and Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Stark Punk
Stark Punk
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Custom design and hand painted geometric mural on refurbished carport turned dining area, with recessed lighting, and a light wood outdoor dining table and chairs.
The Richards Residence
The Richards Residence
Kalu InteriorsKalu Interiors
Small contemporary back patio in Vancouver with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
3 Palms - Firepit
3 Palms - Firepit
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Midcentury Modern Yard Expansion - Frontyard Firepit Patio
Large retro patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Zen
Zen
Anderson Fine HomesAnderson Fine Homes
Photo Credit: Ashton Thornhill
Large modern back patio in Austin with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
David Riley Associates - Linda Isle
David Riley Associates - Linda Isle
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Odette Winery
Odette Winery
R&S Glazing Specialties, IncR&S Glazing Specialties, Inc
Odette Winery
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
The Curtis Resident
The Curtis Resident
Pacific Outdoor LivingPacific Outdoor Living
Outdoor seating area and retaining wall with prefabricated fire feature and native California plants
Medium sized rustic patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Russian River Retreat
Russian River Retreat
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Cara Cara Hollywood
Cara Cara Hollywood
OVERARCHOVERARCH
shared outdoor seating area for bungalow complex. photo credit: Brandon Shigeta
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Brick walkways and a brick patio work in concert with boxwood and yew hedges on this farmhouse landscape. This project has won two ILCA awards as well as a Unilock award for best Before/After sequence. Adirondack chairs, benches and a glider provide three distinct social spaces for family and friends to gather.
Fire Features
Fire Features
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Panza
Panza
Graf Custom Construction LLCGraf Custom Construction LLC
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Other with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Exterior- Windows & Doors
Exterior- Windows & Doors
Window & Door ProsWindow & Door Pros
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Menlo Park garden
Menlo Park garden
Sycamore DesignSycamore Design
This intimate garden utilizes a no-mow lawn, a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and ipe-deck. Photo Credit: Megan Keely
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Bel Air Modern
Bel Air Modern
Koffka Phakos DesignKoffka Phakos Design
Landscape Design by Ryan Gates and Joel Lichtenwalter, www.growoutdoordesign.com
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
Arts Wired ElectronicsArts Wired Electronics
Medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Berkeley Hills House
Berkeley Hills House
Parco StudioParco Studio
Bathed in mid-day sun and nestled between the historic garage (right) and the children's rooms (left) this courtyard of stone and decomposed granite serves as a perfect lunch spot and outdoor play area.
Liberty - The Overton Model
Liberty - The Overton Model
Van Metre HomesVan Metre Homes
Small side patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.

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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