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Small Grey Patio Ideas and Designs

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Del Mar Exterior Renovation
Del Mar Exterior Renovation
SJS Studios Inc.SJS Studios Inc.
Bluestone Pavers, custom Teak Wood banquette with cement tile inlay, Bluestone firepit, custom outdoor kitchen with Teak Wood, concrete waterfall countertop with Teak surround.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Photo by Samantha Robison
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a pergola and fencing.
Beacon Hill Brownstone
Beacon Hill Brownstone
TOMHILL STUDIOTOMHILL STUDIO
A custom outdoor Kitchen was designed simultaneously with the wood screening for a seamless appearance. The built-in bbq and cooktop are surrounded with a honed black granite and behind, the Corten retaining wall forms a planter for an herb garden. The shed houses bikes that the family uses to get around town.
2019 Gold Award - Residential less than 50m², ecodesign
2019 Gold Award - Residential less than 50m², ecodesign
LDI (Landscape Design Institute)LDI (Landscape Design Institute)
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Sydney with concrete slabs and no cover.
Wynnewood, PA: Black and White Outdoor Patio
Wynnewood, PA: Black and White Outdoor Patio
Bella B Home DesignsBella B Home Designs
Black and white outdoor furniture is so classic. This small alcove needed to be a fun outdoor hang out spot. We paired this classic set with an outdoor area rug, console, and outdoor greens to bring the space to life.
Vermont Cres
Vermont Cres
Gelderman Landscape ServicesGelderman Landscape Services
Jeff McNeill
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Washington, DC - Exterior and Landscape Renovation Project
Washington, DC - Exterior and Landscape Renovation Project
InSite Builders & RemodelingInSite Builders & Remodeling
Gaining Perspective - Shawnta Williams
Small contemporary back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and no cover.
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Small spaces can provide big challenges. These homeowners wanted to include a lot in their tiny backyard! There were also numerous city restrictions to comply with, and elevations to contend with. The design includes several seating areas, a fire feature that can be seen from the home's front entry, a water wall, and retractable screens. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos copyright Cascade Outdoor Design, LLC
Long Project : Western Outdoor Designs
Long Project : Western Outdoor Designs
Western Outdoor DesignsWestern Outdoor Designs
Western Pavers, Inc. has been in business for over twenty years. Western Pavers is the Pioneer of all local paver companies in Southern California. Western Pavers has been transforming customers' visions into a reality for decades. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with 100% satisfaction and creating beautiful outdoor living spaces. Western Pavers can provide beautiful designs and take you from conceptual to the completion of your outdoor living project. We are Western Outdoor Designs’ paver specialist department.
Patio Covers
Patio Covers
Sunset Construction & DesignSunset Construction & Design
Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, give us a call today! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Contained in a small courtyard, this intimate garden includes a full sized lounge chair along with an outdoor shower and full bath. The Herbert S. Frank Special Award recognizes exceptional design, unique use of materials and quality of construction in a residential landscape. Granted at the discretion of the California Landscape Contractors Association judges, this award is not necessarily given each year at the Trophy Awards event. In 2014, Confidence Landscaping, Inc. earned this important honor that carries the highly respected name of one of the founding members of the CLCA - San Francisco Bay Area chapter.
Seward Park patio garden
Seward Park patio garden
Scott Mantz Associates, IncScott Mantz Associates, Inc
This is an example of a small contemporary patio in Seattle with concrete paving and a fire feature.
Patio, Bench, & Fire Feature at Alexandria Townhouse
Patio, Bench, & Fire Feature at Alexandria Townhouse
Pristine AcresPristine Acres
Pristine Acres (www.pristineacres.com) installed this Techo-Bloc Aberdeen patio with a custom Cedar bench and planter. We also installed a custom gas firepit, landscaping, and LED lighting.
Parade of Homes 2019
Parade of Homes 2019
Modern LandscapeModern Landscape
This gorgeous custom outdoor water feature was featured in the 2019 Parade of Homes. With a poured concrete base, this fountain is completely self-contained, so you can enjoy the soothing sound of bubbling water without the maintenance of a pond.
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Beacon Hill Flagstone Patio
Coastal MasonryCoastal Masonry
This Unilock paver patio was designed and installed by Coastal Masonry. Large Beacon Hill Flagstone pavers were used for the field (a mixture of two colors) and Hollandstone rustic red brick pavers were installed as an accent border.
Outdoor Living: fire pits, fireplaces, grills, pergolas and hot tubs and pools..
Outdoor Living: fire pits, fireplaces, grills, pergolas and hot tubs and pools..
Todd HomesTodd Homes
Photo of a small country back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Mustang Park, Carrollton
Mustang Park, Carrollton
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to bring life to the outdoors of the new home. When it came time to design the space we were challenged with the tight space of the backyard. We worked through the concepts and we were able to incorporate a new pool with spa, custom water feature wall, Ipe wood deck, outdoor kitchen, custom steel and Ipe wood shade arbor and fire pit. We also designed and installed all the landscaping including the custom steel planter. Photography: Wade Griffith
Concrete Flooring
Concrete Flooring
Concrete Magic Designs, LLCConcrete Magic Designs, LLC
Photo of a small traditional back patio in New Orleans with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
CABANE PERCHÉE
CABANE PERCHÉE
GARDEN TROTTERGARDEN TROTTER
Nicolas Bertaudière
Photo of a small scandi patio in Paris.
Linear fireplace, wine barrel accents, outdoor wicker chairs
Linear fireplace, wine barrel accents, outdoor wicker chairs
UserUser
Rustic faux-wicker chairs, linear fireplace with seatwall, large boulders, California native plants, permeable poured-in-place colored concrete, diving walls, pool spa with teal pool tile, waterfall wall, raised spa, retaining wall, Adirondack chairs, raised patio, planted flagstone patio, boulders, flagstone steps. Jodie Cook Landscape Design

Small Grey Patio 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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