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Side Patio with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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GREEN TREE CABANA
GREEN TREE CABANA
Rasnick HomesRasnick Homes
Side patio in Austin with decomposed granite and a gazebo.
Project
Project
Platinum Outdoor EnvironmentsPlatinum Outdoor Environments
Large classic side patio in Dallas with a potted garden, decomposed granite and no cover.
Eco-friendly garden in Kentfield, CA lawn replaced with DG and hardy plants
Eco-friendly garden in Kentfield, CA lawn replaced with DG and hardy plants
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Designer Eileen Kelly replaced the patchy lawn in Kentfield, marin county, with decomposed granite, new planting beds filled with low-water plants and a creative cauldron retrofitted into a gas fire pit. Photo: Eileen Kelly © Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com/portfolio/kentfieldreplacedlawn.html
Terrassenbeschattung SPANNMAXXL im modernen Umfeld
Terrassenbeschattung SPANNMAXXL im modernen Umfeld
SKIA GmbH (SPANNMAXXL)SKIA GmbH (SPANNMAXXL)
Fotograf: Andi Schmid
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Cologne with decomposed granite and an awning.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Katherine Shenaman InteriorsKatherine Shenaman Interiors
Design ideas for a small bohemian side patio in Miami with decomposed granite.
Berkeley Hills House
Berkeley Hills House
Parco StudioParco Studio
Bathed in mid-day sun and nestled between the historic garage (right) and the children's rooms (left) this courtyard of stone and decomposed granite serves as a perfect lunch spot and outdoor play area.
Liberty - The Overton Model
Liberty - The Overton Model
Van Metre HomesVan Metre Homes
Small side patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a small classic side patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and no cover.
Sellwood Patio
Sellwood Patio
Multnomah LandscapeMultnomah Landscape
Decomposed granite patio with planter beds. Decomposed granite is a cost-effective hardscaping material, firmer than gravel but more permeable than concrete.
Artist Sanctuary - Laurel Canyon
Artist Sanctuary - Laurel Canyon
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Agave Americanas on side yard hillside with a Pink Lemon tree
Medium sized contemporary side patio in Los Angeles with decomposed granite and no cover.
Sleek Beach Garden Chicken Coop With Run
Sleek Beach Garden Chicken Coop With Run
IB Crazy CoopsIB Crazy Coops
This beautiful modern style coop we built and installed has found its home in beautiful Newport Beach, CA! It is a match to the lovely landscape design and complimentary to their house style. Built with true construction grade materials, wood milled and planed on site for uniformity, heavily weatherproofed, 1/2" opening german aviary wire for full predator protection Measures 11 1/2' long x 42" wide x 6' tall for full walk in access, elevated from the ground and fitted into the size of an elevated planter bed. It is home to 4 beautiful rare and exotic chickens that we provided as well as all the necessary implements. Features thermal composite corrugated roofing, a fold down door that doubles as a coop-to-run ramp, custom match paint scheme and more!
Small Patio Spaces
Small Patio Spaces
Marilyn's Garden DesignMarilyn's Garden Design
small patio garden entry Design and Photography Marilyn Guidroz
Photo of a small side patio in San Diego with a vegetable patch, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Ranch Home Remodel
Ranch Home Remodel
Kim Kenney, Allied ASIDKim Kenney, Allied ASID
This relaxing outdoor sitting area is framed by beautiful sunsets. The furniture finishes compliment the architectural elements of the home while the slate table top
The Retreat
The Retreat
Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.
Desiree Roberts
Design ideas for a large traditional side patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
CASA CISNE
CASA CISNE
SALTO proyectosSALTO proyectos
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic side patio in Other with decomposed granite.
The Solisysteme Bioclimatic Pergola- Residential
The Solisysteme Bioclimatic Pergola- Residential
PergolaHausPergolaHaus
Medium sized modern side patio in New York with decomposed granite and a pergola.
SHADYVIEW PLACE
SHADYVIEW PLACE
Rasnick HomesRasnick Homes
Photo of a mediterranean side patio in Austin with decomposed granite.
Casita Cortez
Casita Cortez
HUEANDTIMBERHUEANDTIMBER
turnkeyvacationrentals
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side patio in Los Angeles with decomposed granite and no cover.
Ranch Home Remodel
Ranch Home Remodel
Kim Kenney, Allied ASIDKim Kenney, Allied ASID
This relaxing outdoor sitting area is framed by beautiful sunsets. The furniture finishes compliment the architectural elements of the home while the slate table top
Création d'un jardin urbain en Essonne 650m2
Création d'un jardin urbain en Essonne 650m2
Un Autre Ton • Architecte d'intérieurUn Autre Ton • Architecte d'intérieur
Small contemporary side patio in Paris with decomposed granite, a potted garden and a pergola.

Side Patio with Decomposed Granite 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 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 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 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 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 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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