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Small Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living
King Concrete Ottawa Inc.King Concrete Ottawa Inc.
Small rustic back patio in Ottawa with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Casa entre 2 patios
Casa entre 2 patios
Srta. RottenmeierSrta. Rottenmeier
Patio japonés entre medianeras, con grava y madera
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
FIRE PIT
FIRE PIT
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Boston with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
VFLA Architecture + InteriorsVFLA Architecture + Interiors
Small midcentury back patio in Denver with gravel and no cover.
Umgestaltung Hausgarten
Umgestaltung Hausgarten
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
besgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Inspiration for a small midcentury back patio in Cologne with gravel.
2016 Southern living Showcase Home
2016 Southern living Showcase Home
J. Wright Building CompanyJ. Wright Building Company
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Birmingham with a fire feature and gravel.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in London with gravel and a gazebo.
Owen Residence
Owen Residence
TerraTerra
Alfonso Alarcon
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back patio in Other with gravel.
Yountville Contemporary
Yountville Contemporary
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and no cover.
OF
OF
山縣洋建築設計事務所山縣洋建築設計事務所
(C) Forward Stroke Inc.
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Low maintenance garden
Low maintenance garden
Garden BlueprintsGarden Blueprints
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Other with gravel.
Outdoor Chandelier
Outdoor Chandelier
Laurent Consulting LLC.Laurent Consulting LLC.
Ryan Olivarez
Photo of a small eclectic back patio in Austin with gravel and no cover.
Birdy Dr. - Outdoor Covered Kitchen
Birdy Dr. - Outdoor Covered Kitchen
Tallgrass Landscape & ConstructionTallgrass Landscape & Construction
Stephen Kurtenbach
This is an example of a small traditional back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a roof extension.
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
Patio
Patio
Colwynn Garden DesignColwynn Garden Design
The rocks are a mixture of native stones found in the SouthWest. The fence is made from galvanized steel, and the reflective surface redirects natural sunlight from overhead into the space where it was previously in deep shade. A new set of steps were installed at the lower end of the Walkway, built using Wood and filled with SouthWestern Native Rocks.
2015 - travis heights
2015 - travis heights
EcotopesEcotopes
Photo of a small modern back patio in Austin with a living wall, gravel and no cover.
Urban Duplexes - East Dallas
Urban Duplexes - East Dallas
Ikon ResidentialIkon Residential
Steve Tortolani
Small modern back patio in Dallas with gravel and no cover.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
Terrario para tortugas en patio interior
Terrario para tortugas en patio interior
David Jiménez. Arquitectura y paisajeDavid Jiménez. Arquitectura y paisaje
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Madrid with a potted garden and gravel.
The Beauty of Hardscapes
The Beauty of Hardscapes
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Benefiting from varied stone and gravel hardscapes, this back yard is used in many ways. Transitions are marked with a change in structure of paths, walls, and features. The dining area is defined by a seat wall that ends where the fire feature area starts. Garden beds surround the space as an accent, softening the space. A rugged yet warm design for a relatively small back yard. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

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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