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Patio with Decomposed Granite and Decking Ideas and Designs

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Sammamish Outdoor Living
Sammamish Outdoor Living
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Our clients wanted to create a backyard that would grow with their young family as well as with their extended family and friends. Entertaining was a huge priority! This family-focused backyard was designed to equally accommodate play and outdoor living/entertaining. The outdoor living spaces needed to accommodate a large number of people – adults and kids. Urban Oasis designed a deck off the back door so that the kitchen could be 36” height, with a bar along the outside edge at 42” for overflow seating. The interior space is approximate 600 sf and accommodates both a large dining table and a comfortable couch and chair set. The fire pit patio includes a seat wall for overflow seating around the fire feature (which doubles as a retaining wall) with ample room for chairs. The artificial turf lawn is spacious enough to accommodate a trampoline and other childhood favorites. Down the road, this area could be used for bocce or other lawn games. The concept is to leave all spaces large enough to be programmed in different ways as the family’s needs change. A steep slope presents itself to the yard and is a focal point. Planting a variety of colors and textures mixed among a few key existing trees changed this eyesore into a beautifully planted amenity for the property. Jimmy White Photography
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Photo of a large classic back patio in Dallas with decking, an awning and a fire feature.
Provence on the North Shore
Provence on the North Shore
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of an expansive classic back patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and a pergola.
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Kitchen & living room addition including an outdoor living space
Greater Pacific ConstructionGreater Pacific Construction
Medium sized classic back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Mediterranean Patio
Mediterranean Patio
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower, decomposed granite and no cover.
Luxurious Deck Design with Two Custom Spas
Luxurious Deck Design with Two Custom Spas
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
Wooden planks frame the lap swimming spa in order to add more privacy for the family while they work out.
Large modern back patio in San Diego with decking and an awning.
Trex Fences
Trex Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Denver with decking and no cover.
Courtyard garden
Courtyard garden
Bonham & BonhamBonham & Bonham
Green Imaging
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in London with a water feature and decking.
Front and Backyard Garden Design
Front and Backyard Garden Design
Parker Garden DesignParker Garden Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Boston with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Third Space Builders, LLC.Third Space Builders, LLC.
Bi-Level Deck Custom Planter Boxes Custom Radius Benches Integral Lighting Kayu Batu Lumber Outdoor Dining
Large classic back patio in Columbus with a fire feature, a pergola and decking.
JACUZZI
JACUZZI
Oregon Hot TubOregon Hot Tub
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Portland with decking and no cover.
Patio - Bucharest
Patio - Bucharest
DM Interior DesignDM Interior Design
A statement wall of greenery brings excitement as well as peacefulness as you sit under the wooden and fabric pergola. Gain a fresh perspective as well as fresh air in the city.
WW House
WW House
Living Innovations Design Unlimited, Inc.Living Innovations Design Unlimited, Inc.
Von Jover of Pleiocene Pictures
Inspiration for a world-inspired side patio in Other with decking.
Composite decks
Composite decks
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Trex Composite
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with decking and no cover.
Classique Terrasse Et Patio
Classique Terrasse Et Patio
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional patio in Bordeaux with decking.
Canary Wharf Garden AFTER
Canary Wharf Garden AFTER
Millennium Interior DesignersMillennium Interior Designers
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in London with decking and no cover.
Gladstone, NJ
Gladstone, NJ
Edward Clark Landscape Architect, LLCEdward Clark Landscape Architect, LLC
Edward Clark Landscape Architect, LLC Wicklow & Laurano Landscape Contractor
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a fire feature, decking and a gazebo.
Boca De Canon House
Boca De Canon House
UserUser
Adrien Tiemens
Photo of a traditional patio in Los Angeles with decking.
Exterior Spaces
Exterior Spaces
Tandem Architecture & ConstructionTandem Architecture & Construction
Architect: Tandem Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary patio in Chicago with decking and a pergola.
A Park Slope Modern
A Park Slope Modern
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Contemporary patio in New York with decking and fencing.

Patio with Decomposed Granite and Decking 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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