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Side Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Accord, NY Passive House Outdoor Shower
Accord, NY Passive House Outdoor Shower
North River Architecture & Planning, PCNorth River Architecture & Planning, PC
Medium sized contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor shower, gravel and no cover.
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
Wayzata Cape Dutch
Wayzata Cape Dutch
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design | Builder: Detail Homes | Landscape Architecture: TOPO | Photography: Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic side patio in Minneapolis with gravel and no cover.
Viking House
Viking House
Furman + Keil ArchitectsFurman + Keil Architects
Leonid Furmansky
Inspiration for a side patio in Austin with gravel and a roof extension.
Mid-Century Home: Charles Goodman, Architect
Mid-Century Home: Charles Goodman, Architect
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
© Cathy Carr, APLD A second small gravel patio is lined with upright flagstone and surrounded with lush plantings to create a sense of enclosure in a small side yard.
Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Drought Tolerant Landscapes
UserUser
This yard was installed at a condominium where the homeowners did not want to do a lot of yard maintenance but wanted to be able to enjoy their outdoor space. The yard was installed with a mind towards conserving water and minimizing maintenance time.
Jess Cooney Design Studio in Great Barrington
Jess Cooney Design Studio in Great Barrington
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Outdoor Patio Area of JCI Offices. Jess with the two office mascots Roxie and Frankie
Medium sized contemporary side patio in Boston with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Tower House
Tower House
Hansen ArchitectsHansen Architects
This is an example of a farmhouse side patio in DC Metro with gravel and no cover.
South Toledo Home
South Toledo Home
Elle InteriorsElle Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional side patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Andra Martens Design StudioAndra Martens Design Studio
Side garden becomes an outdoor living space with a floating bench, crushed limestone ground cover, concrete fire table by Ernsdorf Design in Los Angeles and a copper succulent planter and art wall.
East Alameda Renovation
East Alameda Renovation
Violante & Rochford InteriorsViolante & Rochford Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional side patio in Albuquerque with gravel and a pergola.
Ukiyo
Ukiyo
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal side patio in Cornwall with a fire feature and gravel.
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
The roof overhang, clad in hemlock fir, cantilevers over a deck that extends the length of the guest house. The deck is accessed via sliding doors from the living area and bedroom.
Unique Waterfront Garden Design
Unique Waterfront Garden Design
Landart LandscapesLandart Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and an awning.
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
Casey Fry
Inspiration for a farmhouse side patio in Austin with gravel, no cover and fencing.
Urban Belgium Farm Chic in Houston
Urban Belgium Farm Chic in Houston
CAM ConstructionCAM Construction
Outdoor dining and living space in a side yard off of a screened in porch with outdoor kitchen. Soft lighting creates a one of a kind outdoor oasis.
Design ideas for a farmhouse side patio in Houston with no cover and gravel.
ÁTICO PASSEIG D´AMUNT
ÁTICO PASSEIG D´AMUNT
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
Outdoor Livingcopper succulent art wall xErnsdorf Design xFire table xfirepit
Outdoor Livingcopper succulent art wall xErnsdorf Design xFire table xfirepit
Andra Martens Design StudioAndra Martens Design Studio
Side garden becomes an outdoor living space with a floating bench, crushed limestone ground cover, concrete fire table by Ernsdorf Design in Los Angeles and a copper succulent planter and art wall.
Yungaburra House
Yungaburra House
neil designneil design
Large sliding doors allow the indoor and outdoor areas to merge. The same exposed aggregate flooring is polished indoors, and slip rated in the outdoor areas. Natural breezes filter through the louvre windows, whilst sunlight lights the home. Thoughtful lighting will provide overnight illumination of the patio, feature gardens as well as multiple indoor configurations.

Side 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 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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