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Rustic 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
The Eagle
The Eagle
Ruebl Builders LLCRuebl Builders LLC
Photo of an expansive rustic back patio steps in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Braeswood Place Outdoor Covered Patio, Sunroom and Balcony
Braeswood Place Outdoor Covered Patio, Sunroom and Balcony
Remodelers of HoustonRemodelers of Houston
Detached covered patio made of custom milled cypress which is durable and weather-resistant. Amenities include a full outdoor kitchen, masonry wood burning fireplace and porch swing.
Old Town Oasis
Old Town Oasis
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Glass Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Spanish Villa
Spanish Villa
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Handcrafted Log Home: The Jackson Hole Residence - Covered Patio
Handcrafted Log Home: The Jackson Hole Residence - Covered Patio
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
From across the water, this Wyoming home's interior is aglow-- showcasing the great room's 25 foot ceilings and hand-peeled logs. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photo Cred: Heidi Long, Longview Studios
Outdoor Living Area
Outdoor Living Area
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
A fun, custom and unique creation we designed and constructed which incorporates many facets to your outdoor living experience! With symmetry in mind we still wanted to bring forth a "softness" to this ensemble. Soft arches and curves combined with a balanced layout and symmetrically cut stone. We used one of our favorite types of stone for the facade- an Oklahoma thick flagstone called "Ozark". We installed this in a dry stack pattern for all vertical surfaces other than the sides of the chimney and pizza oven where we used a buff colored mortar to create a shadow joint. A thick Pennsylvania Bluestone was used for the counter top. The intricate "thin flag feather" insets and backsplash is a Tennessee thin flgastone veneer called "Crab Orchard ( gray). This was painstakingly cut and installed piece by piece in a dry stack pattern. Extremely time consuming but gorgeous! The chimney sits app. 12' tall and the pizza oven sits app. 9' tall. Plenty of room in between for the Green Egg, sink, refrigerator, grill and cabinets. Low voltage night lighting was also incorporated into the backsplash as well as surrounding landscape. We also recommend a clean burning wood for pizza ovens. This one is stocked with European White Birch. These photos do not do this project justice, yet due to the season we will be posting better ones come summer time. Copper planters will also be placed on top of the 16" wide backsplash cap. Our company concentrates on presenting our clients with unique, top quality additions to their home and life with the best products and professional artisans. All styles and types of landscape and hardscape designs coupled with quality and service is our goal. 30 years serving the Atlanta and North Atlanta community. Visit us at arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com and contact us! ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape
#KingscoteCastle
#KingscoteCastle
KTG DesignKTG Design
Inspiration for a rustic patio steps in Sacramento.
Outdoor Living Space - DeSoto
Outdoor Living Space - DeSoto
Schloegel Design RemodelSchloegel Design Remodel
Elite Home Images
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Kansas City with concrete slabs, an awning and a fireplace.
Lake home
Lake home
TJB HOMES, INCTJB HOMES, INC
Photo of a rustic back patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature, no cover and brick paving.
Northwest Retreat II
Northwest Retreat II
Deering Design Studio, Inc.Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Seattle with an outdoor shower, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Photo of a small rustic patio in San Francisco.
Outdoor Living Room
Outdoor Living Room
Mosaic Outdoor Living & LandscapesMosaic Outdoor Living & Landscapes
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a gazebo.
Outdoor Patio Fire Pits by Patio Comforts
Outdoor Patio Fire Pits by Patio Comforts
Patio Comforts A Third Coast Trading CompanyPatio Comforts A Third Coast Trading Company
Our best selling fire pit from Sojoe! People love the Star & Moon Design because after all, who doesn't love to be out under the stars and moon?! Order yours today to take you through the summer and into fall. It comes with a free cover, grill, poker & screen. $249. Free Ground Shipping Call Us Toll Free 1-888-446-7227 or order online www.patiocomforts.com
Cliffs at Keowee
Cliffs at Keowee
Aaron Fine Architectural PhotographerAaron Fine Architectural Photographer
Photo of a rustic patio in Other.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Christopher HomesChristopher Homes
Inspiration for a rustic patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Pergola - Oakville
Pergola - Oakville
TFSinc - Timber Frame Design and ConstructionTFSinc - Timber Frame Design and Construction
Medium sized rustic back patio in Toronto with natural stone paving and a pergola.
CCLA Outdoor Kitchen
CCLA Outdoor Kitchen
Angelo's Landscape GroupAngelo's Landscape Group
Inspiration for a rustic patio in New Orleans.
Pergola - Niagara-on-the-lake
Pergola - Niagara-on-the-lake
TFSinc - Timber Frame Design and ConstructionTFSinc - Timber Frame Design and Construction
This is a hand crafted outdoor timber framed pergola. Timber Frame Solutions - Niagara on the Lake is a timber frame design and construction company. We specialize in providing high quality timber frame structures, timber frame pergolas, and more to customers in the Niagara peninsula, Toronto and GTA.
missouri heights backyard retreat
missouri heights backyard retreat
AXIS ProductionsAXIS Productions
WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

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.
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