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Patio with Gravel and Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Patio Design
Backyard Patio Design
Parker Garden DesignParker Garden Design
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Boston with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Firepit
Firepit
PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Patios, Walkways, and Retaining walls
Patios, Walkways, and Retaining walls
John Krause ConstructionJohn Krause Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and no cover.
Exterior Family Room
Exterior Family Room
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The outdoor kitchen includes a wood burning pizza oven from Italy, two gas grills, a smoker, drink/condiment cooler and stainless steel doors and cabinets for storage. The upper area is mortared bluestone on a footed screed and steps down to the full-range bluestone patio. A sailor course of Belden 760 pavers links to the same bricks in the fire place and home. The overhead cedar pergola was painted white to architecturally match the home features 18 dimmable down lights.
Outdoor Design
Outdoor Design
Concept 2 DesignConcept 2 Design
Denice Lachapelle
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Gazebo - Courtice
Gazebo - Courtice
TFSinc - Timber Frame Design and ConstructionTFSinc - Timber Frame Design and Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Toronto with natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Stream Side Home
Stream Side Home
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a traditional patio steps in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Grills and fire pits
Grills and fire pits
Outdoor Creations UnlimitedOutdoor Creations Unlimited
There are an infinite number of possible designs, and outdoor fire pits no longer need to be just a round pile of rocks. I work with several basic styles of gas fed fire pits when I design outdoor gardens to enchant my clients. The popularity of fire pits and the fire effects they produce in the garden is one of fastest growing trends in outdoor design. The allure of sitting around a fire ring has been around since the beginning of mankind. Fire provides warmth, light, a cooking source and, of course relaxation. A dancing flame has a mesmerizing affect that encourages you to unwind and settle in. The popularity of fire pits, or conversation pits as they are commonly called, has grown rapidly in recent years. Proper design and construction will ensure a safe and enjoyable feature that will last several decades This fully equipped outdoor kitchen is separate from the rest of the living space, allowing the two areas to be utilized entirely on their own. outdoor kitchens are most efficient when it's zoned into logical uses. your cook space should have plenty of prep space, room to set down utensils and stage ingredients, and a comfortable buffer from the seating island to keep guests protected from the heat.
Patios
Patios
Castro StoneWorks NY - Masonry ContractorsCastro StoneWorks NY - Masonry Contractors
New york Bluestone patio set on concrete and Custom Stone Outdoor Barbecue. Job done on Southampton New York. www.castrostoneworks Stony Brook, New York
Pavilions
Pavilions
Baystate Outdoor PersoniaBaystate Outdoor Personia
14x14 Custom stained pavilion built in Bellingham MA
Large classic back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Mulberry Walk
Mulberry Walk
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Small Chiswick garden
Small Chiswick garden
Garden ArtsGarden Arts
Denise Cadwallader
This is an example of a small classic back patio in London with natural stone paving.
Redmond Backyard Resort and Oasis
Redmond Backyard Resort and Oasis
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
www.Parkscreative.com
Large rustic back patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Tennis Court Lane
Tennis Court Lane
Siciliano Landscape CompanySiciliano Landscape Company
This is an example of an expansive traditional back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Asheville 1267 Model Home
Asheville 1267 Model Home
AR Homes by American Eagle BuildersAR Homes by American Eagle Builders
Patio of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
STANWOOD PLACE
STANWOOD PLACE
Southland Building & RemodelSouthland Building & Remodel
SHELBY WOOD DESIGN - MEGHAN BOB PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Idea ShowHouse 2014
Idea ShowHouse 2014
Arteva HomesArteva Homes
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Detroit with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Judy’StudioJudy’Studio
Outdoor kitchen including BBQ, pizza oven and sink. the cupboards are of oak with a concrete worktop.
This is an example of a large farmhouse back patio in Surrey with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving 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.
Brooklyn Heights Bluestone Patio Garden Design - Spa, Fencing, Bluestone, Bench
Brooklyn Heights Bluestone Patio Garden Design - Spa, Fencing, Bluestone, Bench
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Brooklyn backyard features a blue stone patio, horizontal knotty cedar fencing, custom L-shaped sectional bench, a built-in jacuzzi, and contemporary plantings. The plantings include a hornbeam tree in a black fiberglass cube container, a red weeping Japanese maple, maiden grasses, 'Schip' cherry laurels, and boxwoods. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Patio with Gravel and Natural Stone Paving 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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