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Affordable Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say. And what a dream; this is the acme of a Surrey suburban townhouse garden. The team behind the teamwork of this masterpiece in Oxshott, Surrey, are Raine Garden Design Ltd, Bushy Business Ltd, Hampshire Garden Lighting, and Forest Eyes Photography. Everywhere you look, some new artful detail demonstrating their collective expertise hits you. The beautiful and tasteful selection of materials. The very mature, regimented pleached beech hedge. The harmoniousness of the zoning; tidy yet so varied and interesting. The ancient olive, dating back to the reign of Victoria. The warmth and depth afforded by the layered lighting. The seamless extension of the Home from inside to out; because in this dream, the garden is Home as much as the house is.
Hot Colors, Cool Garden
Hot Colors, Cool Garden
Rock Paper Scissors Landscape Design BuildRock Paper Scissors Landscape Design Build
Medium sized classic back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Guest House in Laytonsville
Guest House in Laytonsville
Lofgren ConstructionLofgren Construction
Medium sized classic back patio steps in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Flagstone Patio
Flagstone Patio
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in DC Metro with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Woodinville Pivot Site Design
Woodinville Pivot Site Design
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photography by Meghan Montgomery
Photo of a small retro front patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Privacy Screens
Outdoor Privacy Screens
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Below the sunroom, our designers created a private outdoor sanctuary with features including a Belgard paver patio and covered dining space. Large flagstone steppers lead you to a modern concrete fire bowl and seating area. The custom horizontal privacy screens and lush landscaping provide a tranquil setting to this outdoor living space.
Wrought Iron Step Rails at Pool
Wrought Iron Step Rails at Pool
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
This home on Lake Huron had a stone stairway that required a graspable handrail for the homeowner and their guests to feel secure when moving down the stairs from the stone patio to the stone deck around the pool. The homeowner preferred the style of wrought iron railing and contacted Great Lakes Metal Fabrication for our help on their metal railing project. We created this forged steel railing to meet the desires of the wrought iron railing look for the homeowner but with the strength and security of forged steel. The forged steel scrolls in the double top area on the landscape railing with the extended lamb’s tongue ends brought function to fashion to the project.
Backyard Patio, Fireplace & Outdoor Kitchen
Backyard Patio, Fireplace & Outdoor Kitchen
Heath OutdoorHeath Outdoor
Medium sized classic back patio in Indianapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Spaces 2019 - Elements Landscape
Outdoor Spaces 2019 - Elements Landscape
Elements LandscapeElements Landscape
This is a custom stone outdoor kitchen cook station. It includes a stacked stone kitchen with bar, grill station and Green Egg compartment.
Small classic back patio in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
Pergolas
Pergolas
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Sleek, black and just right for the space, this contemporary pergola provides just the right amount of shade in this Chicago back yard. The 2"x2" purlins on top of the pergola are repeated as a screen for the back to 'take the edge off' the neighbors garage. Pergola design by John Algozzini.
Firepit Ambiance
Firepit Ambiance
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
natural stone firepit with thermaled granite capstones. Square-rectangular bluestone terrace
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Portland Maine with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Historic Haven, A Chic Remodel
Historic Haven, A Chic Remodel
MAS DesignMAS Design
Outdoor dining area. Restoration Hardware - Saltram Armchair. Restoration Hardware - Belgian Trestle Concrete & Teak Rectangular Dining Table - Finish: Weathered. Helynn Ospina Photography.
Cobblestone Ct 2
Cobblestone Ct 2
Midtown Custom Homes, LLCMidtown Custom Homes, LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Raleigh with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Granite Kitchen & Granite Fire Pit
Granite Kitchen & Granite Fire Pit
Granite HuggersGranite Huggers
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Rodriguez Home
Rodriguez Home
American Landscape StructuresAmerican Landscape Structures
Large traditional back patio in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen, a gazebo and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Retreats, Hinsdale
Outdoor Retreats, Hinsdale
Hinsdale NurseriesHinsdale Nurseries
Photo of a large classic back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Belgard Photos
Belgard Photos
Christensen Concrete ProductsChristensen Concrete Products
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Flagstone & Irregular Shaped Natural Stone
Flagstone & Irregular Shaped Natural Stone
London Stoneworks LLCLondon Stoneworks LLC
Designed by Heidekat Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic side patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and no cover.
Orono Entertainment
Orono Entertainment
Stonepocket Unique LandscapesStonepocket Unique Landscapes
Tim Heelan
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Patio + Pergola
Patio + Pergola
Tusick & Associates ArchitectsTusick & Associates Architects
The back patio was designed from scratch to provide a peaceful retreat for the family. Pergola, retractable awnings, ceiling fan, an built-in grill and sink. Linda Jeub; LindaJeubPhoto.com

Affordable Patio with 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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