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Rustic Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Palmerston Lake Cottage
Palmerston Lake Cottage
Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.
Front Porch Photography
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Ottawa with natural stone paving and no cover.
Rustic Traditional
Rustic Traditional
Hoyt ArchitectsHoyt Architects
Photo of a rustic patio in Other with natural stone paving and no cover.
Earthship Farmstead
Earthship Farmstead
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
Brett Winter Lemon Photography
Photo of a rustic back patio in Portland Maine with no cover, a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Greene Residence
Greene Residence
New West PartnersNew West Partners
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Sectional Sofa
Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Sectional Sofa
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
Here we are featuring the Orilfamme gas fire pit table with fire glass. It runs off a concealed propane tank or natural gas. This customer also chose our Terrace collection with the Sunbrella beige fabric. The set includes two club chairs and our very popular curved sectional for the most optimal conversation seating area.
Fire pit and natural stone patio
Fire pit and natural stone patio
Land Creations Landscaping Inc.Land Creations Landscaping Inc.
Jeff Rak
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Cleveland with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Project of the Month: August 2023
Project of the Month: August 2023
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This home is on several acres, and the homeowner wanted a freestanding outdoor living room with a large kitchen and fireplace that matched their home. The rustic/hill country vibe is just perfect. The rustic stone and dark stained columns and beams create this stunning outdoor space. A walkway from the home to the new outdoor space was poured for easy access to the 624 SF freestanding living room. Everything was built to look original to the home – matching the siding, metal roof, and gel-stained Hardie on the columns and beams. The flooring inside the space is hand-carved limecrete overlay in a travertine pattern. There are concrete pads on the outside for a smoker and plants. The 18’ kitchen along one side has a grill, sink, fridge, storage, and a ceramic smoker. The granite is Fantasy Brown 3cm leather finish from InStyle Granite and Marble. The raised bar top provides plenty of space for dining outdoors. All the stone on the project is Colonial Monte Vista from Apex Stone. The hearth and seat walls are topped with Ashton Moire ledge stone from Apex Stone. The custom-built fireplace is woodburning with storage on either side for wood storage. The ceiling is American Nut Brown pre-stained tongue and groove by Woodtone.
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Sacramento with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Greenville, SC | South Hampton
Greenville, SC | South Hampton
Milestone Custom HomesMilestone Custom Homes
Retractable patio doors lead to an amazing transitional/rustic covered porch. Wood stained ceiling and a chandelier fit for the finest dining room anywhere add a totally polished element to this space. Stone pavers & stone wood burning fireplace make this a very impressive outdoor living space.
Cozy, Rustic Patio
Cozy, Rustic Patio
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Rustic back patio in Seattle with natural stone paving, no cover and a fireplace.
Healdsburg Major Makeover
Healdsburg Major Makeover
James McCalligan ArchitectJames McCalligan Architect
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Residential Landscape and Design
Residential Landscape and Design
Solicito and Son Landscape ContractingSolicito and Son Landscape Contracting
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in New York with natural stone paving and no cover.
Leuthold - Modified Prestwick
Leuthold - Modified Prestwick
StoneMill Log & Timber HomesStoneMill Log & Timber Homes
The huge fireplace and patio area make this an ideal home for outdoor entertaining or just relaxing. A timber frame and tongue and groove ceiling complete the space.
Redmond Backyard Resort and Oasis
Redmond Backyard Resort and Oasis
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
www.Parkscreative.com
Large rustic back patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Home in Jackson, WY
Home in Jackson, WY
Snake River InteriorsSnake River Interiors
A custom home in Jackson, Wyoming Photography: Cameron R. Neilson
Medium sized rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging
Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging
Large rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving.
Monroe Georgia Oasis by White's Pools
Monroe Georgia Oasis by White's Pools
Bloodfire Studios LLCBloodfire Studios LLC
Heather Fritz
Inspiration for a rustic back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Design ideas for a large rustic back patio in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Fresh Start
Fresh Start
Richard Leggin ArchitectsRichard Leggin Architects
Anice Hoachlander/Hoachlander-Davis Photography
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, a roof extension and natural stone paving.

Rustic Patio with Natural Stone Paving 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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