skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Patio
  3. Hard Landscaping: Gravel

Rustic Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 138 photos
Item 1 of 3
Belgard Product Gallery
Belgard Product Gallery
Barrier Reef Pools and SpasBarrier Reef Pools and Spas
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in Austin with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Concrete Firepit with Boulder Seating
Concrete Firepit with Boulder Seating
LID LandscapesLID Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Architects Rustic Retreat
Architects Rustic Retreat
Roy's LandscapingRoy's Landscaping
This inspired outdoor room features all of the elements. And incredible fountain and reflecting pond, fire pit and deck. With views of the creek and vineyards. Laura M. Bassett
The Beauty of Hardscapes
The Beauty of Hardscapes
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Benefiting from varied stone and gravel hardscapes, this back yard is used in many ways. Transitions are marked with a change in structure of paths, walls, and features. The dining area is defined by a seat wall that ends where the fire feature area starts. Garden beds surround the space as an accent, softening the space. A rugged yet warm design for a relatively small back yard. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Patio Garden Idea
Patio Garden Idea
UserUser
A gravel patio garden idea located in a Westchester, NY back yard. Landscape architecture and installation services in the NJ and NY areas. 845-590-7306 http://summersetgardens.com Info@summersetgardens.com
Knepper Residence
Knepper Residence
Evolution Design Build GroupEvolution Design Build Group
This is an example of a large rustic front patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Grass Valley Farm
Grass Valley Farm
High Camp HomeHigh Camp Home
Rustic patio in Sacramento with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Residential and Estate Projects
Residential and Estate Projects
Jonathan Plant & Associates Landscape ArchitectsJonathan Plant & Associates Landscape Architects
Medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with gravel.
Lain Project
Lain Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Photo by: Bruce Saunders with Connectivity Group, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
UserUser
Photo of a rustic patio in Charlotte with gravel and fencing.
Edible Retreat
Edible Retreat
UserUser
Crushed gravel patio surrounded by raised bed vegetable gardens with drip irrigation enclosed by cedar fence, colorful perennials and edible berries. Jeremy Brodeur
Norway Hill View Estate
Norway Hill View Estate
Max RombakhMax Rombakh
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature and gravel.
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
OutdoraOutdora
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a pergola.
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.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Medium sized rustic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Firepit in the woods
Firepit in the woods
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
A fire pit is an ideal addition to a family backyard as it opens up the garden for year-round enjoyment, a chance to escape outside and reconnect with nature. A curved seat wall encloses the fire pit area and follows the line of the firepit, providing a practical surface as well as an attractive visual element. Hand-cut Tennessee fieldstone was used here, with a pea gravel floor giving a comforting feel underfoot. ZoomWorks
Hammered Copper Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
Hammered Copper Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
The Oriflamme Hammered Copper Gas fire table includes metal lid, fire glass and propane tank. http://www.allbackyardfun.com/fire-pit-tables/gas-fire-tables/oriflamme-gas-fire-pit-hammered-copper/
Suffolk fire pit and rustic backyard hangout.
Suffolk fire pit and rustic backyard hangout.
Nottoway GardenersNottoway Gardeners
Paul Britt photo
Medium sized rustic back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Rustic sunken fire pit with bluestone gravel and large boulders
Rustic sunken fire pit with bluestone gravel and large boulders
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Seating for eight on the rustic green adirondack chairs. Fire pit is sunken into the earth and ringed with large granite boulders. Bluestone gravel adds to the rustic feel. Photo by Russell and Terra Jenkins
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
Napa Winery Outdoor Kitchen
OutdoraOutdora
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a pergola.

Rustic Patio with Gravel 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.
1
1234567Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.