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Rustic Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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2nd Story Renovations LLC
2nd Story Renovations LLC
2nd Story Renovations llc2nd Story Renovations llc
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Philadelphia with decking and no cover.
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.
Different Designs with Add ons
Different Designs with Add ons
Equinox Louvered RoofEquinox Louvered Roof
Roman style posts. Keller, TX
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Dallas with a pergola, an outdoor kitchen and decking.
Backyard Cottage Pergola
Backyard Cottage Pergola
HideAway ScreensHideAway Screens
The customer wanted to create an outdoor space for their cottage. A wooden pergola and three Hideaway Privacy Screens provide the frame for their patio to give them another outdoor space while ensuring shade during the long summer days.
Berg Residence
Berg Residence
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.
Lake Fort Worth Home
Lake Fort Worth Home
Gaffin Construction Group, Inc.Gaffin Construction Group, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
Deck Addition, Breckenridge, Colorado
Deck Addition, Breckenridge, Colorado
New West PartnersNew West Partners
This addition to an existing home in the exclusive Highlands neighborhood in Breckenridge, Colorado features stone and timber surrounding an expansive deck with hot tub and cooking area. This mountain getaway was enhanced greatly through its design to fit the existing home
Crenshaw Residence
Crenshaw Residence
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
Outdoor patio with gas fireplace that lives right off the kitchen. Perfect for hosting or being outside privately, as it's secluded from neighbors. Wood floors, cement walls with a cover.
Custom Wood Deck with Pergola, Railing & Privacy Screen
Custom Wood Deck with Pergola, Railing & Privacy Screen
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Photo of a small rustic back patio in Calgary with decking and a pergola.
Park Meadows
Park Meadows
KP LandscapeKP Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Salt Lake City with a water feature, decking and a pergola.
Pine Creek Place Restoration
Pine Creek Place Restoration
National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
An outdoor fireplace and deep porches expand the living space into the backyard which features an outdoor kitchen and poolscape. Photographer: Blake Mistich
Mill Valley Lodge Style Residence
Mill Valley Lodge Style Residence
David Ludwig - ArchitectDavid Ludwig - Architect
Outdoor Rumford Fireplace is only wood burning fireplace allowed under current air quality control standards for SF Bay Area.
Photo of a large rustic front patio in San Francisco with decking, a pergola and a fireplace.
Southwest style rugs
Southwest style rugs
The Persian CarpetThe Persian Carpet
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Arrow Timber FramingArrow Timber Framing
Arrow Timber Framing 9726 NE 302nd St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-1868 Web Site: https://www.arrowtimber.com
Outdoor Kitchens by Challenger Designs, LLC
Outdoor Kitchens by Challenger Designs, LLC
Challenger DesignsChallenger Designs
Stephen Long Photography
Photo of a rustic back patio in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Vanderbilt / West End Covered Patio / Pool House
Vanderbilt / West End Covered Patio / Pool House
CDP Architecture, LLCCDP Architecture, LLC
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Nashville with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.
Outdoor Pavilion & Living Area
Outdoor Pavilion & Living Area
Arrow Timber FramingArrow Timber Framing
Arrow Timber Framing 9726 NE 302nd St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-1868 Web Site: https://www.arrowtimber.com
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Photo of a small rustic back patio in Cornwall with an outdoor kitchen, a roof extension and decking.
Backyard Cottage Pergola
Backyard Cottage Pergola
HideAway ScreensHideAway Screens
The customer wanted to create an outdoor space for their cottage. A wooden pergola and three Hideaway Privacy Screens provide the frame for their patio to give them another outdoor space while ensuring shade during the long summer days.
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Jennings + Santa-Rita Architects, PLLCJennings + Santa-Rita Architects, PLLC
A lake house on Smith Mountain lake. The residence uses stone, glass, and wood to provide views to the lake. The large roof overhangs protect the glass from the sun. An open plan allows for the sharing of space between functions. Most of the rooms enjoy a view of the water.

Rustic Patio with Decking 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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