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The Goldsberry Family Wood Fired Pizza Oven in Minnesota
The Goldsberry Family Wood Fired Pizza Oven in Minnesota
BrickWood OvensBrickWood Ovens
The Goldberry Wood Fired Pizza Oven is a rustic beauty that was made with the Cortile Barile foam oven forms by BrickWood Ovens. To see more pictures of this oven (and many more ovens), please visit – BrickWoodOvens.com
Micah Bay Beauty
Micah Bay Beauty
Clearwater Summit GroupClearwater Summit Group
Quicksilver Commercial
Inspiration for a large rustic patio in Seattle.
Baltimore back yard
Baltimore back yard
Maxalea Inc.Maxalea Inc.
Medium sized rustic back patio in Baltimore with natural stone paving.
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Pleasant Beach Cottage
Pleasant Beach Cottage
Leah Applewhite, Broker/Realtor®Leah Applewhite, Broker/Realtor®
Presented by Leah Applewhite, www.leahapplewhite.com Photos by Pattie O'Loughlin Marmon, www.arealgirlfriday.com
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Chateau Trails
Chateau Trails
LUXURY,FARM,RANCH & LAND GROUPLUXURY,FARM,RANCH & LAND GROUP
Rich Baum Photography 916-296-5778 http://richbaum.com
Photo of a rustic patio in Sacramento with a gazebo and a bar area.
Lee Backyard Pergola Hot Tub Cover
Lee Backyard Pergola Hot Tub Cover
Western Timber FrameWestern Timber Frame
Timber frame pergola kit assembled over a hot tub a few hours later. Timber frame gazebo and pergola kits assembled in just a few hours. These are durable strong timbers built with the old world dovetail mortise and tenon system to last for generations and stand up through strong winds and heavy mountainous snows.
Montana Family Compound
Montana Family Compound
Shannon Callaghan Interior DesignShannon Callaghan Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Other with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
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Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux
Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux
Marcus & Willers ArchitectsMarcus & Willers Architects
Photos: Anthony Dimaano
Inspiration for a rustic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Punt Rd
Punt Rd
Whetstone Windows & DoorsWhetstone Windows & Doors
This is an example of a small rustic courtyard patio in Melbourne with no cover.
Indoor/Outdoor Bar
Indoor/Outdoor Bar
Wright-BuiltWright-Built
Wright-Built
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Dallas with a bar area.
Rustic Cabin
Rustic Cabin
nancekivell home planning & designnancekivell home planning & design
Stone also plays an important role in creating the desired character for this project. This stone terrace shown here uses a dry laid technique using Chief River veneer and full range random cut blue stone deck. Photo: Paul Crosby
Quaker Bluff Residence
Quaker Bluff Residence
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
This is an example of a rustic patio in Burlington with a bbq area.
Denmark Summer House
Denmark Summer House
Claudia Dorsch Interior Design LtdClaudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd
Medium sized rustic back patio in London.
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Belgard Paver Covered Patio and Stone Fire Place
Belgard Paver Covered Patio and Stone Fire Place
Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Other with stamped concrete and a gazebo.
Methow Valley Mountain Home
Methow Valley Mountain Home
NanaWallNanaWall
Photo of a rustic patio in Seattle.
Mountain Modern Homestead
Mountain Modern Homestead
JSM BuildersJSM Builders
Inspiration for a rustic patio in Denver.
Secluded Front Yard Patio
Secluded Front Yard Patio
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This delightfully private patio sits under expansive tree canopy in the front garden. Wrapped in dense, native foliage it is full of fragrance and wildlife. Natural stone with decomposed granite joints allows water to sink into the soil to feed the surrounding foliage. The homeowners enjoy taking their coffee and lunch under the vintage chandelier.

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.
Garland, TX detached covered patio (cabana) and shade pergola addition
Garland, TX detached covered patio (cabana) and shade pergola addition
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
This custom backyard cabana is one part of a multi-faceted outdoor design that features a stain and stamp patio and walkways, a fire pit and custom shade pergola.
Liberty Hill TX Pergola Perfection
Liberty Hill TX Pergola Perfection
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
In addition to the shade coverage, these homeowners wished for a more private area to enjoy the hot tub area. We also built a partial privacy wall to the existing open porch area, offering these homeowners and their guests a space of intimate respite and conversation. This once wide-open space is now enclaved in privacy
Marietta - Outdoor Kitchen
Marietta - Outdoor Kitchen
HU-740291828HU-740291828
Photo of a rustic patio in Atlanta.
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