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Rustic Patio with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Telluride Cabin
Telluride Cabin
Artisan Builders LLCArtisan Builders LLC
Inspiration for an expansive rustic back patio in Denver with natural stone paving, no cover and a fire feature.
Дремучий домик
Дремучий домик
ФинСтройХаусФинСтройХаус
Зона отдыха- кострище
Inspiration for a rustic patio in Saint Petersburg with a fire feature and no cover.
Cottage on Crooked
Cottage on Crooked
Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Minneapolis with no cover.
Mountain Modern Home
Mountain Modern Home
HMA Architecture Inc.HMA Architecture Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic back patio in Sacramento with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.
Heathcote
Heathcote
Fig LandscapesFig Landscapes
Photos by Jessie Ann
Inspiration for a rustic back patio in Sydney with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Outdoor & BBQ
Outdoor & BBQ
Moriah Remodeling & ConstructionMoriah Remodeling & Construction
Moriah Remodeling and Construction, Inc.
Medium sized rustic back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and no cover.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lattanzio LandscapesLattanzio Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving 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
Rustic Getaway Patio and Pond
Rustic Getaway Patio and Pond
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
Photo of a large rustic back patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Boulder Cooler/Fire Pit
Boulder Cooler/Fire Pit
Kaibab LandscapingKaibab Landscaping
Josh Johnson
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Fire Features
Fire Features
Bricks and Stones SupplyBricks and Stones Supply
Rustic Style Fire Feature - Techo-Bloc's Valencia Fire Pit with custom caps.
Large rustic back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Rustic Suburban Patio
Rustic Suburban Patio
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Medium sized rustic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Our Custom Homes
Our Custom Homes
Faye Crowe Architect LLCFaye Crowe Architect LLC
Lookout Mountain, Golden, CO
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Steiner Ranch Fireplace, Patio and Outdoor Kitchen
Steiner Ranch Fireplace, Patio and Outdoor Kitchen
Hill Country Outdoor LivingHill Country Outdoor Living
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.

Rustic Patio with No Cover 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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