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Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Outdoor Fireplace Kits by Daco Stone
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Atlanta with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Inspiration for a rustic patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Rustic Modern on Lake Norman
Rustic Modern on Lake Norman
Augusta HomesAugusta Homes
Metropolis Iconic Shots www.metropolisbranding.com
This is an example of a rustic patio in Charlotte with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bar area.
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Fireplace Patio
Fireplace Patio
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Nashville with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Possum Kingdom Project
Possum Kingdom Project
Alair Homes FriscoAlair Homes Frisco
What a view!
Inspiration for a rustic patio in Dallas.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Neil K Johnson ArchitectNeil K Johnson Architect
This is an example of a rustic patio in Philadelphia with a bbq area.
Bend
Bend
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
This is an example of a small rustic back patio in Portland with natural stone paving.
Teton Valley Residence
Teton Valley Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
Peter Zimmmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving and no cover.
Aspen Lakes Ranch
Aspen Lakes Ranch
Aspen Design RoomAspen Design Room
The expansive patio with some of the most grand views of the Elk Mountain Range is exquisitely finished with custom stone and timber work. Furnished by Aspen Design Room with luxury exterior furniture.
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
YCC Cabinets & MillworkYCC Cabinets & Millwork
This is an example of a medium sized rustic side patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Santa Ynez Ranch
Santa Ynez Ranch
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
Photo of a rustic patio in Santa Barbara with a vegetable patch.
Wine Country Charm
Wine Country Charm
Douglah DesignsDouglah Designs
From architecture to finishing touches, this Napa Valley home exudes elegance, sophistication and rustic charm. A serene loggia overlooks breathtaking views and is equipped with a built-in BBQ, cabinetry, heaters, and cable railings for unobstructed vistas. --- Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, see here: http://douglahdesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://douglahdesigns.com/featured-portfolio/napa-valley-wine-country-home-design/
Landing Idea Home II
Landing Idea Home II
Dillard-Jones Builders, LLCDillard-Jones Builders, LLC
Photo of a rustic patio in Other.
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Mechanicsville
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Mechanicsville
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Small rustic back patio in Richmond with concrete paving.
Exterior at night
Exterior at night
Rumor Design + reDesignRumor Design + reDesign
Photo of a rustic patio in Denver.
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.
Outdoor Thanksgiving
Outdoor Thanksgiving
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Richmond with a fireplace, concrete paving and a pergola.
Дремучий домик
Дремучий домик
ФинСтройХаусФинСтройХаус
Зона отдыха- кострище
Inspiration for a rustic patio in Saint Petersburg with a fire feature and no cover.
Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
St Louis Select LandscapingSt Louis Select Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in St Louis with a fireplace, concrete paving and no cover.

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.
Tetherow Custom 1
Tetherow Custom 1
Likens DesignLikens Design
This is an example of a rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
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