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Small Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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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.
Daresbury House
Daresbury House
Dwell HomesDwell Homes
Exterior - the house is darkly clad using timber as the dominant material
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Christchurch with gravel and no cover.
Seasonal Container planting
Seasonal Container planting
Kathleen Bassett GardensKathleen Bassett Gardens
Kathy Bassett: this planting will bloom from early summer through November in zone 7b
Inspiration for a small bohemian courtyard patio in Boston with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Casal al Mare Guest Cottage
Casal al Mare Guest Cottage
Echoes of Opal curated vintage & designEchoes of Opal curated vintage & design
Emily J. Hara
Small eclectic patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Pinecrest Residence
Pinecrest Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
photo by Chad Mellon
This is an example of a small country courtyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, gravel and a roof extension.
Castle Kirk
Castle Kirk
Square One Landscape GroupSquare One Landscape Group
Photo of a small modern back patio in New Orleans with a fire feature and gravel.
Rock Spiral Garden
Rock Spiral Garden
Blissful Gardens & Green Dragon DesignBlissful Gardens & Green Dragon Design
Photo of a small contemporary front patio in Austin with gravel.
'Lifestyle' Feature Panels
'Lifestyle' Feature Panels
EntanglementsEntanglements
'Xanthoria' laser cut wall art (by Entanglements metal art) creates a background eye catching feature for Metricon Homes.
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Melbourne with 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.
瀬田の家
瀬田の家
建築設計事務所イデアル建築設計事務所イデアル
中庭を見る。 ［Ｐｈｏｔｏ　西岡千春］
Small world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Mini Modern
Mini Modern
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Small modern front patio in Denver with gravel and a pergola.
Jardin
Jardin
IH StudioIH Studio
Mur bleu esprit "Majorelle", coussins wax, cage à oiseaux
Inspiration for a small eclectic patio in Paris with gravel and no cover.
Cozy Bungalow For Sale 15321 W COLUMBINE DR, Surprise, AZ 85379 3Bd/2B/Study/2CG
Cozy Bungalow For Sale 15321 W COLUMBINE DR, Surprise, AZ 85379 3Bd/2B/Study/2CG
Anita Sanda HomeSmartAnita Sanda HomeSmart
This is an example of a small country patio in Phoenix with gravel and a pergola.
2015 - travis heights
2015 - travis heights
EcotopesEcotopes
vertical screens with garapa framing. expanded steel frontside. galvanized welded-wire backside.
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Austin with a living wall, gravel and no cover.
Seaside patio garden
Seaside patio garden
Anita Sullivan GardensAnita Sullivan Gardens
Strong gold and purple planting scheme, with lavender, fennel, kniphofia, verbena, trollius, hebe, dierama... and gap-fill marigolds until everything fills out.
SOLLENTUNA STOCKHOLM klassisk trädgård med varm och enkel känsla
SOLLENTUNA STOCKHOLM klassisk trädgård med varm och enkel känsla
Garden by AnnaGarden by Anna
Aneta Zajaczkowska
Design ideas for a small farmhouse back patio in Stockholm with an outdoor kitchen and gravel.
Hoodoo
Hoodoo
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Boise with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Serene Patio and Garden
Serene Patio and Garden
Christine Darnell GardensChristine Darnell Gardens
Kindra Clineff Photography
Inspiration for a small nautical back patio in New York with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
San Jose Eichler Sunken Fire Pit and Container Pool
San Jose Eichler Sunken Fire Pit and Container Pool
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
View from the bench in the sunken fire pit area looking back at the house.
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
柏の葉の家
柏の葉の家
Miu 建築工房Miu 建築工房
洗面脱衣室と浴室が面するバスコート。 洗面脱衣と浴室の換気としての役割はもちろん、癒やしの坪庭として眺めることができます。
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel.

Small 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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