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Outdoor Kitchen with Wood Burning Pizza Oven
Outdoor Kitchen with Wood Burning Pizza Oven
UserUser
Why live in the mountains if you can't dine outdoors and why not cook in a wood burning oven and make the best breads and pizza. It just tastes better alfresco.
Watermill Residence
Watermill Residence
Jack deLashmet and AssociatesJack deLashmet and Associates
Doug Young
Design ideas for a rustic patio in New York with an outdoor shower.
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
This is an example of a rustic patio in Dallas.
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Straw bale house
Straw bale house
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
Lime plaster straw bale construction. All structural and finish materials reclaimed. Designed by Jack Thomas Associates, PC - http://jackthomasaia.com Photo by KuDa Photography.
Bentintoshape 38" Square Fire Pit
Bentintoshape 38" Square Fire Pit
authenTEAK Outdoor LivingauthenTEAK Outdoor Living
The Bentintoshape 38" Square Fire Pit is constructed with 11 Gauge Cor-Ten Steel for maximum durability and rustic antique appearance. Cor-Ten, also known as Weathering Steel, is a steel alloy which was developed to eliminate the need for painting and forms a stable rust-like appearance when exposed to the weather. The overall dimensions of this Fire Pit are 38” square x 20” tall. The bowl dimensions are 28” square x 14” deep. The fire pit has a clean out vent at the bottom of the bowl. The gas burning option comes standard with a 75,000 BTU Burner and accommodates 120 lbs. of fire glass. Fire Glass sold separately. Options Available: - Wood Burning - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl. - Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Gas burner kit - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned below the grate. You would purchase this configuration if you are using ceramic logs or if you wanted to start a natural wood fire with gas. - Glass or Lava Rock burning with a gas kit - the media grate is positioned 4” from the top of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned above the grate. In this configuration, you would fill the bowl with fire glass or lava rock to just above the fire ring. The gas defuses thru the media grate and is ignited at the surface. Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. Fire Bowl Cover constructed out of Cor-Ten Steel to convert your fire pit to a functional cocktail table when not in use.
Orca Drive Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Orca Drive Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Waterside patio. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
This is an example of a rustic patio in Seattle.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Seattle with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
CTB Fishing Cabin
CTB Fishing Cabin
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
This is an example of a rustic patio in Other.
Simple patio design in Rockland County NY
Simple patio design in Rockland County NY
UserUser
Very simple outdoor seating idea. This adds some structure and visual interest to the garden at a reasonable cost. We service the NY & NJ areas. http://www.summersetgardens.com/ 845-590-7306 Landscape, garden design and construction services in the NY and NJ areas.
Home in Jackson, WY
Home in Jackson, WY
Snake River InteriorsSnake River Interiors
A custom home in Jackson, Wyoming Photography: Cameron R. Neilson
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving and no cover.
Cedar Pergolas
Cedar Pergolas
Freedom Contractors Inc.Freedom Contractors Inc.
Freedom Contractors specializes in designing and constructing custom cedar pergolas tailored to enhance your home and outdoor living space. Whether you prefer a free-standing structure or one that is attached to your home, we deliver solutions that meet your specific needs. To ensure your pergola withstands Colorado's challenging weather conditions, we offer the option of integrating a top-tier polycarbonate roofing system. This installation provides robust protection and optimal shading, courtesy of our partnership with coveryourpergola.com, a leader in high-quality pergola roofing solutions.
East Vancouver Patio Project
East Vancouver Patio Project
Take Root GardensTake Root Gardens
An intimate outdoor lounge space combining bluestone flagstone paving with modular concrete pavers. Low profile paver lights, uplights in the bamboo troughs and a central firepit bring this space to life at night.
The Gathering
The Gathering
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
Rustic patio in Houston.
Rustic Backyard Retreat
Rustic Backyard Retreat
Elements LandscapeElements Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Atlanta with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Cauthen Family | Hot Spring Spa
Cauthen Family | Hot Spring Spa
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
Check out this gorgeous custom wrapped Hot Spring Spas for the Cauthen Family in Fulshear. This is a Hot Spring Spas® Grandee with the Freshwater Salt System and cover lifter.
"Mommma's Backyard"
"Mommma's Backyard"
BuildometryBuildometry
Cedar, Open Joists
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Tiny Houses in the Woods
Tiny Houses in the Woods
The Construction Group Montana, LLCThe Construction Group Montana, LLC
Spacious deck for taking in the clean air! Feel like you are in the middle of the wilderness while just outside your front door! Fir and larch decking feels like it was grown from the trees that create your canopy.
Patios
Patios
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This fire pit patio is built from natural Siloam stone. The natural boulder wood burning fire pit is a perfect fit for its mountain setting.
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Rendezvous
Rendezvous
LKIDLKID
This is an example of a rustic patio in Jackson.

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.
English Tudor - Egg Harbor
English Tudor - Egg Harbor
Van's Lumber & Custom Builders, Inc.Van's Lumber & Custom Builders, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving.
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