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Rustic Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Modern Exterior Design
Rustic Modern Exterior Design
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This project was designed with a custom patio using Blu Grande stones in shale grey to create a spacious outdoor seating area, a lounging area and a fire pit to gather around to enjoy warm evenings.
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
"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.
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.
Outdoor Pavilion
Outdoor Pavilion
Deering Design Studio, Inc.Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Photo of a rustic back patio in Seattle with concrete paving and a fire feature.
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Autumn Hill Patio & LandscapeAutumn Hill Patio & Landscape
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Wilmington with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Strongwood HomesStrongwood Homes
Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Project of the Month: October 2014
Project of the Month: October 2014
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
TK Images Photography
Inspiration for an expansive rustic back patio in Houston with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Natural Cut Stone Patio & Fire Pit in Dexter, MI
Natural Cut Stone Patio & Fire Pit in Dexter, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
During the build of a natural cut stone fire pit, patio and seating wall. Photo by Cory Mann
Medium sized rustic back patio in Detroit with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Oriflamme Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
Oriflamme Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
The Oriflamme Hammered Copper gas fire pit includes a metal lid, fire glass and a propane tank. Not only is this gas fire table beautiful, it is also functional with its unique height and burner style that allows this table to sit at standard coffee table height and burn up to 64,000 btus with the hidden propane tank or up to 90,000 BTUs with natural gas. This gas fire pit is truly unique and sets itself apart from the rest.
Laurelhurst Studio
Laurelhurst Studio
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
This project converts a garage in Portland, Oregon, into a writer’s studio. The project took shape at the same time as a full back yard landscaping renovation. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com
Rosetta Grand Flagstone
Rosetta Grand Flagstone
Barkman Concrete Ltd.Barkman Concrete Ltd.
The look of large natural flagstone without the hassle of fitting all the different pieces together. Rosetta Grand Flagstone is the perfect solution for creating a natural look in your outdoor living space. It maintains the attractive texture and scale of large natural flagstone but can be laid in an easy-to-install pattern. Each slab’s thickness is consistent, making for a quick install and is perfect for patios, pathways, pool decks, outdoor kitchens and more. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
The stargazing area designed and constructed by Southern Landscape features a limestone retaining wall with planters, pergola, and custom firepit to allow the homeowner to enjoy the beautiful evenings in the Texas Hill Country.
Summer time S'mores
Summer time S'mores
Aspen Falls Landscape & ConstructionAspen Falls Landscape & Construction
Belgard
Medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Craftsman Lodge Nicasio
Craftsman Lodge Nicasio
Kerr Construction, Inc.Kerr Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a rustic patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and a pergola.
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.
Vernon Residence
Vernon Residence
Robert Shuler DesignRobert Shuler Design
small but quaint outdoor living space in Monterey CA
Inspiration for a rustic patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and a pergola.
Redmond Foss
Redmond Foss
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
www.alderwoodlandscaping.com Parkscreative.com
Inspiration for a rustic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Lake Michigan Home
Lake Michigan Home
Deep River PartnersDeep River Partners
Photo: Joe DeMaio
Inspiration for a rustic patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature.

Rustic Patio with a Fire Feature 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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