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Rustic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Naturalist, hot tub with flagstone, Stone Fire Pit, adirondack chairs make a great outdoor living space. Holly Lepere
Photo of a rustic back patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Eden-Valders StoneEden-Valders Stone
Eden flagstone patio with cutom fire pit. Character chunks are used for seating.
Rustic back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Balsam Mountain Preserve - Stemwinder Camp
Balsam Mountain Preserve - Stemwinder Camp
Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.
Photo of a rustic patio in Other with a fire feature and no cover.
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Marko Residence
Marko Residence
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
Eric Taylor
Design ideas for a rustic patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Watermill Residence
Watermill Residence
Jack deLashmet and AssociatesJack deLashmet and Associates
Photo of a rustic patio in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Black Mountain Family Lodge
Black Mountain Family Lodge
ACM DesignACM Design
This is an example of a rustic patio in Other with natural stone paving and a pergola.
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 with no cover.
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Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
Rustic patio steps in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
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.
Truckee Mountain Lodge
Truckee Mountain Lodge
Greenwood HomesGreenwood Homes
Inspiration for a rustic patio steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving and no cover.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Rustic patio in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Seattle with a fire feature.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
The grand fireplace stands 18 feet tall and eight feet wide and was designed with local stone from Colorado. The moss on the stone and patio add to a natural feel. Photographed by David Lauer Photography
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Private Residence
Private Residence
UserUser
Mortared flagstone and gravel patio.
This is an example of a rustic back patio in Portland with natural stone paving.
Punt Rd
Punt Rd
Whetstone Windows & DoorsWhetstone Windows & Doors
This is an example of a small rustic courtyard patio in Melbourne with no cover.
Larkspur Retreat
Larkspur Retreat
Kerr Construction, Inc.Kerr Construction, Inc.
Rustic patio in San Francisco.
Rustic Veranda
Rustic Veranda
biota - Landscape Design + Buildbiota - Landscape Design + Build
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Minneapolis with a pergola and natural stone paving.

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.
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
Ranch
Ranch
Thompson Custom HomesThompson Custom Homes
photos by Steve Chenn
Photo of a rustic patio in Houston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Rustic patio in New York with natural stone paving and a gazebo.
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