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Patio with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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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.
Eco-friendly garden in Kentfield, CA lawn replaced with DG and hardy plants
Eco-friendly garden in Kentfield, CA lawn replaced with DG and hardy plants
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Designer Eileen Kelly replaced the patchy lawn in Kentfield, marin county, with decomposed granite, new planting beds filled with low-water plants and a creative cauldron retrofitted into a gas fire pit. Photo: Eileen Kelly © Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com/portfolio/kentfieldreplacedlawn.html
Terrassenbeschattung SPANNMAXXL im modernen Umfeld
Terrassenbeschattung SPANNMAXXL im modernen Umfeld
SKIA GmbH (SPANNMAXXL)SKIA GmbH (SPANNMAXXL)
Fotograf: Andi Schmid
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Cologne with decomposed granite and an awning.
Napa - Third Street Farmhouse
Napa - Third Street Farmhouse
zero ten designzero ten design
Mariko Reed Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back patio in San Francisco with decomposed granite and a pergola.
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.
Granite Millstone Water Feature and Seating Area on Decomposed Granite
Granite Millstone Water Feature and Seating Area on Decomposed Granite
River City Landscaping,IncRiver City Landscaping,Inc
River City Landscaping,Inc Rick Abalos
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in Sacramento with a water feature and decomposed granite.
Vendome Home Renovation
Vendome Home Renovation
Designing SolutionsDesigning Solutions
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in DC Metro with decomposed granite and no cover.
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
MAS PROVENCEMAS PROVENCE
Gabrielle Voinot
Photo of a contemporary front patio in Marseille with a potted garden, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Katherine Shenaman InteriorsKatherine Shenaman Interiors
Design ideas for a small bohemian side patio in Miami with decomposed granite.
Outdoor Kitchen and Patio Cover, Pergola
Outdoor Kitchen and Patio Cover, Pergola
YardMojo.comYardMojo.com
YardMojo.com provides homeowners with high-quality custom outdoor kitchen design and professional installation services. We provide our customers with beautiful pergola (patio covers) that create a luxury bacyard living area.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Photo of an expansive contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a water 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.
Richardson
Richardson
Chris Merenda-Axtell Interior DesignChris Merenda-Axtell Interior Design
exterior, beige siding, bushes, Chris Merenda-Axtel Interior Design, covered patio, decomposed granite, granite patio, outdoor chaise lounge, outdoor fire pit, outdoor potted plant, shrubs, stone fire pit, vines, wicker , summer classics furniture dreagan Photographer, David Gibson landscape design
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. This design also includes a custom outdoor kitchen with a freestanding pergola.
Foo
Foo
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a modern patio in Phoenix with decomposed granite.
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
Wimberley Estate
Wimberley Estate
Parker HomesParker Homes
Photo of a medium sized rural back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, 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.
Alfresco Living
Alfresco Living
Scot Eckley, Inc.Scot Eckley, Inc.
Photography by: Alex Hayden
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in Seattle with no cover 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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