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Luxury Patio with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Provence on the North Shore
Provence on the North Shore
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and a gazebo.
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
A concrete patio with a modern planter box compliments this modern home. A rounded concrete coping defines the flower bed, while concrete retaining walls and steps soften the overall look. Ultra-Low surface roughness concrete is sandblasted with dark glass beads to achieve the patina finish.
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 traditional front patio in Austin with no cover and decomposed granite.
Best Patio Designer NYC - NYPLANTINGS
Best Patio Designer NYC - NYPLANTINGS
NY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape LightingNY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape Lighting
Brooklyn Townhouse rear yard Landscape Designers NY Plantings are the best NYC Landscapes and hardscape builders for concrete pavers, patio design, note the custom built carpentry such as wood deck, custom built wood fence, beautiful custom madern planter with custom made benches. by New York Plantings Garden designers NYC
Napa Winery
Napa Winery
Banner Day InteriorsBanner Day Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive retro back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Goose Meadows
Goose Meadows
Juxtaposed InteriorsJuxtaposed Interiors
This outdoor patio space has it all. Built in BBQ and Pizza Oven. Gorgeous waterfalls flow into black Mexican pebbles and are surrounded by lush low maintenance landscaping.
Renovations
Renovations
Keller/Eaton ArchitectsKeller/Eaton Architects
This outdoor living space is located in Westchester County, New York. The patio has an outdoor dining area, bar, full kitchen and views over the expansive backyard.
St. Croix Retreat: Outdoor Dining Patio
St. Croix Retreat: Outdoor Dining Patio
Keenan & Sveiven, Inc.Keenan & Sveiven, Inc.
Hand-hewn family banquet table under pergola. Recessed candle niche in each concrete column.
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, a pergola and decomposed granite.
H. Residence
H. Residence
Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, decomposed granite and a pergola.
sonoma family retreat
sonoma family retreat
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
South facade with pool patio, drought tolerant plantings, and a pergola rebuilt to share the same modern language and roof structures as the main house.
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.
Modern Mediterranean Family Home
Modern Mediterranean Family Home
Fati Fakoor InteriorsFati Fakoor Interiors
To create a serene Modern Mediterranean outdoor sitting, dinning with pool and lounge area we did a complete renovation. We removed a portion of the concrete to create dinning area and built an outdoor kitchen with new appliances, sink and black leathered granite. New stucco walls complete landscape design.
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.
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.
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.
Outdoor living spaces - Outdoor kitchens & bars - Executive Landscape Northville
Outdoor living spaces - Outdoor kitchens & bars - Executive Landscape Northville
Executive LandscapeExecutive Landscape
An outdoor kitchen and bar with built in stand alone Weber grill, mini fridge,and cubby hole, granite top all wrapped in led lighting. A true back yard destination
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
Transitional Beach Home
Transitional Beach Home
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Photo of an expansive traditional back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Baraca Design & RemodelingBaraca Design & Remodeling
pool, firepit, patio, porch, pavers, DG
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Orange County with a potted garden, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
H. Residence
H. Residence
Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, decomposed granite and a pergola.

Luxury 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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