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Casal al Mare Guest Cottage
Casal al Mare Guest Cottage
Echoes of Opal curated vintage & designEchoes of Opal curated vintage & design
Emily J. Hara
Inspiration for a small eclectic side patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Mercado District
Mercado District
PureBuild Inc.PureBuild Inc.
Rusted steel panels enclose the balcony and outside space of this Mercado District row house. The patina of the panels coordinates well with the sueded integral color stucco.
Pergolas y techos
Pergolas y techos
Constructions/Construcciones San MiguelConstructions/Construcciones San Miguel
Pergola de madera teka sobre estructura de metal / Metal structure and teka wood.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side patio in Mexico City with gravel.
Cachero
Cachero
Rescom Landscaping, Inc.Rescom Landscaping, Inc.
Klee Van Hamersveld
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side patio in Orange County with gravel and a roof extension.
Modern Vineyard
Modern Vineyard
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Paul Wolfgang Steimer
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side patio in San Luis Obispo with gravel and no cover.
狭小地でものびのび暮らせる近江八幡の長屋
狭小地でものびのび暮らせる近江八幡の長屋
株式会社 木の家専門店 谷口工務店株式会社 木の家専門店 谷口工務店
Inspiration for a modern side patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Appartement J
Appartement J
SLAI Architecture d'intérieur&Maîtrise d'oeuvreSLAI Architecture d'intérieur&Maîtrise d'oeuvre
SLAI & Bertrand Vinsu
Design ideas for a large contemporary side patio in Dijon with a potted garden and gravel.
Arcadia Custom Home
Arcadia Custom Home
Creative Concrete and MasonryCreative Concrete and Masonry
Private side yard to allow light into the home.
Photo of a small modern side patio in Phoenix with gravel and no cover.
ヤマモモの木を取り囲む縁側
ヤマモモの木を取り囲む縁側
環アソシエイツ・高岸設計室環アソシエイツ・高岸設計室
竣工当時の庭の様子です。 既存の庭木を取り囲むように、平屋住宅の各部屋が濡れ縁越しに並びます。建具は伝統的な木製建具で、雨戸、網戸、ガラス戸、障子で製作しました。
Design ideas for a world-inspired side patio in Fukuoka with gravel and a roof extension.
2015 Parade of Homes Judges Favorite Overall House in the Trails
2015 Parade of Homes Judges Favorite Overall House in the Trails
Anderson Fine HomesAnderson Fine Homes
Patio doors and windows from inside the courtyard.
Inspiration for a contemporary side patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen and gravel.
Albert Town Courtyard House
Albert Town Courtyard House
Chaney & Norman ArchitectsChaney & Norman Architects
Outdoor Living. Photo credit: The Photographer's Studio & Laboratory.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Other with a vegetable patch, gravel and no cover.
Le Domaine de Nazère - Terrasse côté Restaurant
Le Domaine de Nazère - Terrasse côté Restaurant
Valérie Servant Photographe - Kanopé SCAEValérie Servant Photographe - Kanopé SCAE
Valérie Servant
Large contemporary side patio in Toulouse with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Windows
Windows
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Traditional Style Newport Coast Mansion
This is an example of a medium sized classic side patio in Orange County with gravel.
大曲
大曲
もるくす建築社もるくす建築社
This is an example of a side patio in Other with gravel.
Country Residence, Loudoun.
Country Residence, Loudoun.
Princeton Design BuildPrinceton Design Build
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse side patio in DC Metro with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Le Domaine de Nazère - Terrasse côté Restaurant
Le Domaine de Nazère - Terrasse côté Restaurant
Valérie Servant Photographe - Kanopé SCAEValérie Servant Photographe - Kanopé SCAE
Valérie Servant
Design ideas for a large contemporary side patio in Toulouse with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
COAT Design RemodelCOAT Design Remodel
© Leigh Castelli photography
Inspiration for an expansive bohemian side patio in San Diego with gravel and no cover.
白い邸宅のエクステリア
白い邸宅のエクステリア
ガーデンギャラリー・タケウチガーデンギャラリー・タケウチ
Medium sized classic side patio in Fukuoka with gravel and no cover.
Mas à Uzes
Mas à Uzes
Damien CarreresDamien Carreres
Studio 5.56
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean side patio in Lyon with gravel and no cover.
Walls
Walls
DS Landscape ConstructionDS Landscape Construction
Large classic side patio in Boston with gravel and a roof extension.

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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