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Patio with Gravel and a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Tropical Backyard with Hot Tub
Tropical Backyard with Hot Tub
Outdoor Rooms by DesignOutdoor Rooms by Design
The personality of these owners just shines through! Hot tubs are meant to be fun. Mission Accomplished. Photo Credit: Crystal French
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Other with a pergola, a fire feature and gravel.
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Claxton Fireplace Center, Inc.Claxton Fireplace Center, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Omaha with gravel, a pergola and a fireplace.
LPD Modern Family Home
LPD Modern Family Home
Studio CroftStudio Croft
This is an example of a large back patio in Houston with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Home Farm and Garden
Home Farm and Garden
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
18" Harvest table custom designed for outdoor entertaining.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
Pergolas and Pavilions
Pergolas and Pavilions
Wise Owl JoineryWise Owl Joinery
Small classic patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
Paseo del Vergel
Paseo del Vergel
Pilar Román Design ServicesPilar Román Design Services
Wood beams fusion with a staircase and plant container for this desert style patio. Pilar Román
Design ideas for a small urban back patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and a pergola.
Livin Large
Livin Large
Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Landscaping Concepts, Inc.
Privacy screens and sunken hot tub
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Toronto with gravel and a pergola.
New Build Brick House
New Build Brick House
Des Ewing Residential ArchitectsDes Ewing Residential Architects
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Belfast with a water feature, gravel and a pergola.
Westgate
Westgate
Bonick LandscapingBonick Landscaping
On the opposite end of the pool, a steel and cedar arbor shelters an outdoor grill station of porcelain tile and custom concrete counter
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a pergola.
Howell Residence
Howell Residence
The Awning Factory/Porch & PatioThe Awning Factory/Porch & Patio
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Calgary with a fire feature, a pergola and gravel.
Gapsted
Gapsted
Ovens & King BuildersOvens & King Builders
Rob Lacey Photography
Medium sized farmhouse back patio in Melbourne with gravel and a pergola.
Delling Family | Hot Spring® Spa ENVOY
Delling Family | Hot Spring® Spa ENVOY
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
Contemporary meet relaxation! Check out this stunning outdoor living space featuring a Hot Spring® Spa ENVOY! Hot Tub Accessories: - Freshwater Salt System - Everwood Spa Steps in the color HAVANA - Coverlifter
Free Standing Poolside Arbor
Free Standing Poolside Arbor
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a pergola.
Natural Stone Cantera Columns
Natural Stone Cantera Columns
R&W Stone, Inc.R&W Stone, Inc.
R&W Stone.
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in Houston with gravel and a pergola.
The Solisysteme Bioclimatic Pergola- Residential
The Solisysteme Bioclimatic Pergola- Residential
PergolaHausPergolaHaus
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in New York with gravel and a pergola.
Stradbroke Island Houses
Stradbroke Island Houses
Graham Anderson Architects Pty LtdGraham Anderson Architects Pty Ltd
vine covered outdoor shower photo: Manson Images
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical courtyard patio in Brisbane with an outdoor shower, gravel and a pergola.
Entrance Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Entrance Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Steel + Cedar arbor shades this entrance courtyard, while blooming COR-TEN planters brighten up the space.
This is an example of a small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and a pergola.
Cozy Bungalow For Sale 15321 W COLUMBINE DR, Surprise, AZ 85379 3Bd/2B/Study/2CG
Cozy Bungalow For Sale 15321 W COLUMBINE DR, Surprise, AZ 85379 3Bd/2B/Study/2CG
Anita Sanda HomeSmartAnita Sanda HomeSmart
Inspiration for a small country back patio in Phoenix with gravel and a pergola.
DÚPLEX EL FARRÓ
DÚPLEX EL FARRÓ
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Large contemporary back patio in Barcelona with a potted garden, gravel and a pergola.
Pergola with bench seats
Pergola with bench seats
Pretty Smart HomesPretty Smart Homes
Stefanie Coleman-Dias
Medium sized traditional back patio in Toronto with gravel and a pergola.

Patio with Gravel and a Pergola 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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