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Cabins in Broken Bow
Cabins in Broken Bow
Jason Wallace PhotographyJason Wallace Photography
cabin managed by Cabins in Broken Bow. Oklahoma. (2013) Jason Wallace Photography
This is an example of a rustic patio in Oklahoma City with a fire feature and no cover.
Ridge Landing
Ridge Landing
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Cypress Timber Frame Pavilion in Tennessee
Cypress Timber Frame Pavilion in Tennessee
Homestead Timber FramesHomestead Timber Frames
This handsome 16' x 30' pavilion features a stone fireplace, making it perfect for year-round use!
Large rustic back patio in Nashville with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
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Villa Toscana
Villa Toscana
Blue Sky Building CompanyBlue Sky Building Company
This is an example of a rustic patio in Raleigh with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
TPR Ranch
TPR Ranch
inContourinContour
Gathering Area. Sustainable Landscape Architecture design. Naturalistic design style, highlighting the architecture and situating the home in it's natural landscape within the first growing season. Large Private Ranch in Emigrant, Montana. Architecture by Formescent Architects | Photography by Jon Menezes
Ross House
Ross House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Redwood Contemporary
Redwood Contemporary
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Calgary with decking and a pergola.
Dickson, TN Outdoor Oasis
Dickson, TN Outdoor Oasis
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Nashville with a fire feature and no cover.
Mountain Modern Home
Mountain Modern Home
HMA Architecture Inc.HMA Architecture Inc.
Photo of a rustic patio in Sacramento.
Keowee Springs Retreat
Keowee Springs Retreat
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Will Keown
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Other with a fire feature and no cover.
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Vance Fox
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side patio in Sacramento with concrete slabs.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
This is an example of a rustic back patio in Denver with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Patio
Patio
ARCON Architects & Builders, LLCARCON Architects & Builders, LLC
Photo of a rustic patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Backyard Party Pavilion
Backyard Party Pavilion
You-Neek DesignsYou-Neek Designs
Third Shift Photography
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Other with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Paver Patios
Paver Patios
Autumn Hill Patio & LandscapeAutumn Hill Patio & Landscape
EP Henry 'Bristol stone' paver patio with 'seat' walls , installation by Autumn Hill Patio & Landscape, Wilmington, DE
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Wilmington with concrete paving, no cover and a fire feature.
Denton Cedar Patio 18x13ft
Denton Cedar Patio 18x13ft
Denton Pergolas and LandscapingDenton Pergolas and Landscaping
Cedar Patio Cover with fans and lighting
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Dallas with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Outdoor brick fireplace
Outdoor brick fireplace
Builders MaterialsBuilders Materials
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Albuquerque with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Our Products
Our Products
Hometown Evolution Inc.Hometown Evolution Inc.
Enhance the look of your garden with our patio string lights!
Rustic patio in Philadelphia.
Italian Villa
Italian Villa
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.

Rustic 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.
21' x 22' Timber Frame Pavilion With Outdoor Kitchen
21' x 22' Timber Frame Pavilion With Outdoor Kitchen
Western Timber FrameWestern Timber Frame
Timber frame 21' x 22' pavilion kit with an outdoor kitchen and picnic table in the backyard. These kits are fast and easy to install and will stand up against strong winds and heavy mountainous snows, built with the old world mortise and tenon dovetails virtually eliminating unsightly hardware and proven to last for centuries.
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