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Patio with Decomposed Granite and No Cover Ideas and Designs

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Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Small spaces can provide big challenges. These homeowners wanted to include a lot in their tiny backyard! There were also numerous city restrictions to comply with, and elevations to contend with. The design includes several seating areas, a fire feature that can be seen from the home's front entry, a water wall, and retractable screens. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos copyright Cascade Outdoor Design, LLC
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
A decomposed bluestone bed feels is informal and welcoming, and can be a cost-efficient patio alternative. Photo by Russell Jenkins.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, decomposed granite and no cover.
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a small classic side patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and no cover.
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a water feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and no cover.
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and no cover.
Jacksonville Beach Contemporary Backyard
Jacksonville Beach Contemporary Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
With a fully loaded outdoor kitchen, sleek spa with a cozy patio and linear gas fire pit, raised garden, and an industrial corten steel fire pit big enough for hog roasts, this yard has it all! The homeowners wanted a space where they can entertain all of their friends, so we gave them a large outdoor kitchen made entirely of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) including the "wood" posts. There is space to sit and share a meal, a Perlick kegerator, an oversized Lynx grill adjacent to a Big Green Egg, a trash chute, and a sink. Peacock Pavers stepping stones lead to a patio with a custom GFRC spa surround framed by a minimalist wood pergola. The homeowners can relax on the double lounge chair while enjoying the warm glow of the wood-look GFRC fire pit. A gravel patio makes the perfect space for a large custom fabricated corten fire pit, complete with a removable grilling surface to easily switch from enjoying a bonfire to roasting dinner. The space is finished off by low maintenance landscaping. Photo by Craig O'Neal
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
This is an example of a large classic front patio in Austin with no cover and decomposed granite.
Our Work
Our Work
Loggia Home Del MarLoggia Home Del Mar
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in San Diego with decomposed granite and no cover.
New Build, Calgary AB
New Build, Calgary AB
Siena Signature Builders Inc.Siena Signature Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Calgary with decomposed granite and no cover.
The Quist Residence
The Quist Residence
Khameleon Builders, Inc.Khameleon Builders, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Other with decomposed granite and no cover.
7196 Apex Drive
7196 Apex Drive
Brentwell Construction LTDBrentwell Construction LTD
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Vancouver with decomposed granite and no cover.
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Inspiration for an expansive classic back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
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.
Garden Escape
Garden Escape
RootBoundRootBound
View of circle water feature from deck above just before completion.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a water feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Los Angeles Craftsman Hilltop
Los Angeles Craftsman Hilltop
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
A seating area with custom fire pit and bench seating
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
7196 Apex Drive
7196 Apex Drive
Brentwell Construction LTDBrentwell Construction LTD
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Vancouver with decomposed granite and no cover.
7196 Apex Drive
7196 Apex Drive
Brentwell Construction LTDBrentwell Construction LTD
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Vancouver with decomposed granite and no cover.
High Desert Addition & Landscaping
High Desert Addition & Landscaping
Lenton Company, Inc.Lenton Company, Inc.
Courtyard Dining
Inspiration for a large classic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
7196 Apex Drive
7196 Apex Drive
Brentwell Construction LTDBrentwell Construction LTD
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Vancouver with decomposed granite and no cover.

Patio with Decomposed Granite and No Cover 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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