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Rustic Green Patio Ideas and Designs

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Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
Alfresco Living
Alfresco Living
Lights4funLights4fun
Kristy Noble Photography
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
Ruby Ranch Pool w/Waterslide (Cedar)
Ruby Ranch Pool w/Waterslide (Cedar)
TimberTownTimberTown
The double-decker Cedar and Limestone Gazebo houses an outdoor kitchen below and additional space with access to the waterslide above. Built by Matt Channel of Southern Outdoor Appeal and Cody Pools
Napa Valley Jewel Box
Napa Valley Jewel Box
EARTHTONE CONSTRUCTIONEARTHTONE CONSTRUCTION
This is an example of a rustic patio in San Francisco.
Eco-Friendly Pool Retreat in Montpelier
Eco-Friendly Pool Retreat in Montpelier
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Richmond with a fireplace, concrete paving and a pergola.
Rustic sunken fire pit with bluestone gravel and large boulders
Rustic sunken fire pit with bluestone gravel and large boulders
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Seating for eight on the rustic green adirondack chairs. Fire pit is sunken into the earth and ringed with large granite boulders. Bluestone gravel adds to the rustic feel. Photo by Russell and Terra Jenkins
Normandy Neighborhood
Normandy Neighborhood
Griffin Architects, P.A.Griffin Architects, P.A.
An outdoor "room" was defined for this patio by the L shape of the home which creates positive outdoor space.The brick patio surface is repeated at the window sills above native stone walls to create continuity and detail. Photo by David Dietrich
Residential Landscape and Design
Residential Landscape and Design
Solicito and Son Landscape ContractingSolicito and Son Landscape Contracting
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
Birdsboro, PA Project
Birdsboro, PA Project
Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.
Large rustic back patio in Philadelphia with gravel.
Cape Cod Inspired Home & Garden
Cape Cod Inspired Home & Garden
Ed Castro LandscapeEd Castro Landscape
Ed Castro Landscape: Atlanta's finest source for landscape design, construction, maintenance, and horticultural services.
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Atlanta.
Pig Bay 1
Pig Bay 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Inspiration for a rustic back patio in Minneapolis with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Rustic Eaton Cedar Pavilion Patio
Rustic Eaton Cedar Pavilion Patio
The Site GroupThe Site Group
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Woman Lake
Woman Lake
Michelle FriesMichelle Fries
Lands End Development
This is an example of a rustic patio in Minneapolis with an outdoor shower.
Fire Features
Fire Features
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Eagle Rock Residence
Eagle Rock Residence
KA ArchitectureKA Architecture
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Shade Structure - Russell Pergola
Shade Structure - Russell Pergola
Homefield - The Outdoor Living StoreHomefield - The Outdoor Living Store
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Austin with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Artistic Concrete SurfacesArtistic Concrete Surfaces
Shawn Spry Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Kansas City with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Backyard Sanctuary
Backyard Sanctuary
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
A niche outdoor room is created with irregular flagstone and lush planting for more intimate gatherings by the fireside, Morgan Howarth Photography, Surrounds Inc.
I10 outdoor living project
I10 outdoor living project
Water Rock Custom Pools & Outdoor LivingWater Rock Custom Pools & Outdoor Living
Medium sized rustic back patio in Austin with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Project of the Month: October 2014
Project of the Month: October 2014
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
TK Images Photography
Expansive rustic back patio in Houston with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.

Rustic Green Patio 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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