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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.
Planters,Garden Adornments and Furniture
Planters,Garden Adornments and Furniture
HotbotanyHotbotany
This pair of green wrought iron chars were placed in the scree garden so that the client could relax with her coffee surrounded with the scent of rosemary and honeysuckle .
Killiney CT. Louisville KY
Killiney CT. Louisville KY
Weddington ConstructionWeddington Construction
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean side patio in Louisville with gravel and a gazebo.
Rosedale Backyard Retreat
Rosedale Backyard Retreat
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Photo of a side patio in Toronto with 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.
Hilltop Dream
Hilltop Dream
TRG Architecture + Interior DesignTRG Architecture + Interior Design
Who likes to roast marshmallows on a warm night overlooking the sunset? This house that overlooks the Bay Area provides a nice sunset view while the family sits around the firepit staying warm.
土間テラス
土間テラス
環アソシエイツ・高岸設計室環アソシエイツ・高岸設計室
格子雨戸を壁内に引き込み、フルオープンした土間テラスです。墨入りモルタル塗り床に那智黒石を埋め込んだテラス横には、ハーブ用花壇、雨垂れを楽しむジョウゴ樋を設置しました。
Photo of a world-inspired side patio in Fukuoka with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Brennan Traditions Windows - Southlake
Brennan Traditions Windows - Southlake
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Window replacement on a Southlake, TX home.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a roof extension.
Villa Raku
Villa Raku
Delin ArkitektkontorDelin Arkitektkontor
Patric Johansson & Myrica Bergqvist
Design ideas for a world-inspired side patio in Stockholm with gravel.
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.
Seaside modern
Seaside modern
Owen Brothers Landscape DevelopmentOwen Brothers Landscape Development
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in New York with an outdoor shower, gravel and no cover.
落葉舎
落葉舎
株式会社 結設計株式会社 結設計
木々に囲まれた傾斜地に突き出たように建っている住まいです。広い敷地の中、敢えて崖側に配し、更にデッキを張り出して積極的に眺望を取り込み、斜面下の桜並木を見下ろす様にリビングスペースを設けています。斜面、レベル差といった敷地の不利な条件に、趣の異なる三つの庭を対峙させる事で、空間に違った個性を持たせ、豊かな居住空間を創る事を目指しました。
Saint Helena Modern Farmhouse
Saint Helena Modern Farmhouse
Matt FriendMatt Friend
Inspiration for a rural side patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Montecito Remodel
Montecito Remodel
Barber BuildersBarber Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional side patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
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
Medium sized contemporary side patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
klink hollow road
klink hollow road
lee CALISTI architecture+designlee CALISTI architecture+design
Lee Calisti
This is an example of a medium sized rural side patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Voight Landscaping
Voight Landscaping
A TEAM LANDSCAPING INCA TEAM LANDSCAPING INC
16' Diameter firepit area set in a naturalized planting gives a feeling of being 'up north'.
This is an example of a farmhouse side patio in Minneapolis with a fire feature and gravel.
Villa Ferroli
Villa Ferroli
GD ArredamentiGD Arredamenti
This is an example of a small modern side patio in Other with a living wall, gravel and no cover.
Mas à Uzes
Mas à Uzes
Damien CarreresDamien Carreres
Studio 5.56
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Lyon with a potted garden and gravel.
Casal al Mare Guest Cottage
Casal al Mare Guest Cottage
Echoes of Opal curated vintage & designEchoes of Opal curated vintage & design
Emily J. Hara
This is an example of a small eclectic side patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.

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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