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Patio with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Adero Canyon Marden and Meyers Model
Adero Canyon Marden and Meyers Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
We provide award-winning pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services. Contact us here: https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/
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.
Claremont - Master Patio
Claremont - Master Patio
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Small traditional back patio in Phoenix with decomposed granite and an awning.
Terrapave Terrace
Terrapave Terrace
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in San Francisco with decomposed granite, no cover and a fire feature.
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.
Country Lane Custom Home
Country Lane Custom Home
Alair Homes HoustonAlair Homes Houston
This custom home is a bright, open concept, rustic-farmhouse design with light hardwood floors throughout. The whole space is completely unique with classically styled finishes, granite countertops and bright open rooms that flow together effortlessly leading outdoors to the patio and pool area complete with an outdoor kitchen.
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.
Oakland Hills Residence
Oakland Hills Residence
Miller Landscape ArchitectureMiller Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
MAS PROVENCEMAS PROVENCE
Gabrielle Voinot
Inspiration for a contemporary front patio in Marseille with a potted garden, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Vati Yoga Shala
Vati Yoga Shala
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
Conversion of 1950s garage to energy efficient, high performance yoga studio with salvaged materials and barn aesthetic. Building was disassembled, brought up to modern structural standards, with taped seams and exterior insulation for increased airtightness and insulation value, and reassembled using materials from original building and other old growth redwood and douglas fir salvaged from northern california barns. Exterior features galvanized roof, barn lights and reused redwood shiplap siding over rain screen for improved durability and traditional California barn look. Interior features high performance windows, American Clay plaster walls, salvaged wood throughout comprising light soffits, window casing, stools, baseboard, cap, stairs and benches. Photo credit: Josh Speidel
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.
Zen
Zen
Anderson Fine HomesAnderson Fine Homes
Photo Credit: Ashton Thornhill
Large modern back patio in Austin with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Renson
Renson
Suntanium Shading Products, LLCSuntanium Shading Products, LLC
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with decomposed granite and a pergola.
Claremont - Backyard Seating
Claremont - Backyard Seating
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Phoenix with decomposed granite and no cover.
Douglas - Renovation
Douglas - Renovation
Samford HomesSamford Homes
Gated front entrance for privacy and security with pergola leading to front door. A new large garage was constructed leaving original garage space to be transformed into the Master Suite. Exterior Walls - Resene Half Napa Gutter & Fascia - Colorbond Basalt
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
This is an example of an expansive traditional back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
VanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas CityVanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas City
Matt is ready to reveal the new space. Photo by VanElders Design Studio.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a pergola.
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.
Artist Sanctuary - Laurel Canyon
Artist Sanctuary - Laurel Canyon
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Agave Americanas on side yard hillside with a Pink Lemon tree
Medium sized contemporary side patio in Los Angeles with decomposed granite and no cover.
Hardscape
Hardscape
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and decomposed granite.

Patio with 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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