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Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in San Diego with gravel, no cover and fencing.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Photo of a contemporary patio in Houston with gravel.
Los Angeles Front & Backyard Renovation
Los Angeles Front & Backyard Renovation
AD Design IncAD Design Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Mas provençal entre le Thoronet et Lorgues
Mas provençal entre le Thoronet et Lorgues
Danielle RoseDanielle Rose
de belles pierres en carrelage ont été posées devant les ouvertures et du gravier pour la suite de la terrasse.
Farmhouse patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
3 homes on a County Courthouse Square
3 homes on a County Courthouse Square
UserUser
The public courtyard
Contemporary courtyard patio in Dallas with gravel.
Bassett Project
Bassett Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Photos by BruceSaundersPhotography.com
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Charlotte with gravel.
Healdsburg Residence
Healdsburg Residence
Nick Noyes ArchitectureNick Noyes Architecture
Photography by Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a rural back patio in San Francisco with gravel.
La Segreta - Guest House
La Segreta - Guest House
Eric van den Brulle PHOTOGRAPHYEric van den Brulle PHOTOGRAPHY
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in New York with a pergola, gravel and a fireplace.
Boho treetop house
Boho treetop house
Shannon Ggem DesignShannon Ggem Design
photos: michael kelley http://www.houzz.com/pro/mpkelley/michael-kelley-photography, stylist: http://www.houzz.com/pro/hootnannyhome/hoot-n-anny-home, Jennifer Maxcy
Historic Mosaic House
Historic Mosaic House
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Lake Forest Mosaic House designed by prominent American architect Henry Ives Cobb, in 1882. Grounds designed and constructed by Arrow Land+Structures, in 2016.
Lebaron Farm
Lebaron Farm
Neumann Lewis Buchanan ArchitectsNeumann Lewis Buchanan Architects
© Ron Blunt
This is an example of a traditional patio in DC Metro with gravel.
Vacation in Venice
Vacation in Venice
Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with gravel, no cover and a living wall.
Spectacular Views
Spectacular Views
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Large contemporary back patio in New York with a water feature, gravel and a pergola.
PS Laguna Niguel
PS Laguna Niguel
Spaces and Places StudioSpaces and Places Studio
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in San Diego with a fireplace, gravel and a pergola.
Ландшафтная подсветка
Ландшафтная подсветка
KAMEYAKAMEYA
Ландшафтное и архитектурное освещение участка
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Moscow with gravel.
Kushner Residence
Kushner Residence
Urbanleaf LandscapesUrbanleaf Landscapes
The Kushners wanted to turn their dysfunctional backyard into an outdoor living space. Landsystems Landscapes developed their yard into four distinctive areas. A dining area, a hang out spot with a fire pit, a Bocci Ball court, and a space for a vegetable garden. The Kushners wanted low maintenance, so we made sure to plant drought tolerant shrubs, and lay down easy to manage hardscaping. Melissa Wright
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
St Louis Select LandscapingSt Louis Select Landscaping
Photo of a large rustic back patio in St Louis with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Stearns Residence
Stearns Residence
Inchoate Architecture, LLCInchoate Architecture, LLC
Designed by Inchoate, Photos by Anthony DeSantis
Photo of a large mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.
Crestway
Crestway
Daddy's HandsDaddy's Hands
Photo of a classic back patio in Austin with gravel.
SOLLENTUNA STOCKHOLM klassisk trädgård med varm och enkel känsla
SOLLENTUNA STOCKHOLM klassisk trädgård med varm och enkel känsla
Garden by AnnaGarden by Anna
Aneta Zajaczkowska
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse back patio in Stockholm with gravel.

Patio with Gravel 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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