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Small Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Small Projects
Extraordinary StructuresExtraordinary Structures
We loved working with Santa Fe Art Institute Design Workshop Students and Sustainable Native Communities Collaborative to help create this elegant triangular shade structure. The project includes and simple bench and gorgeous planter. It will ultimately be installed at Santo Domingo Pueblo. Photo courtesy of Sustainable Native Communities Collaborative Sustainable Native Communities Collaborative
Jackson Residence
Jackson Residence
Aedan WorkshopAedan Workshop
Small contemporary back patio in Raleigh with gravel.
Can Pep de Sa Guaita
Can Pep de Sa Guaita
Ivan Torres ArquitectosIvan Torres Arquitectos
Ivan Torres
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Minimal japo
Minimal japo
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
Ajardinamiento de corte asiático, minimalista, donde el principal elemento utilizado es grava. Las pocas plantaciones destacan en forma de ejemplares de arce japonés.
2015 - travis heights
2015 - travis heights
EcotopesEcotopes
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Austin with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Can HeL
Can HeL
TALLER A3 SCTALLER A3 SC
Dirección de proyecto: Arq. Germán Tirado S.
This is an example of a small back patio in Other with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
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.
Pergolas and Pavilions
Pergolas and Pavilions
Wise Owl JoineryWise Owl Joinery
This is an example of a small traditional patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
Small Patio Spaces
Small Patio Spaces
Marilyn's Garden DesignMarilyn's Garden Design
small patio garden entry Design and Photography Marilyn Guidroz
This is an example of a small courtyard patio in San Diego with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Paseo del Vergel
Paseo del Vergel
Pilar Román Design ServicesPilar Román Design Services
Wood beams fusion with a staircase plant container. Blue agaves framed with red gravel and white rocks.
Design ideas for a small urban back patio in Other with a living wall, gravel and a pergola.
Rhode Island Street Garden
Rhode Island Street Garden
The Foxy GardenThe Foxy Garden
View from gravel dog run pathway towards employee lunch table. White Camelia hedge flanking opening on either side of patio will soon cover welded wire mesh dog fence. Plex gate not yet installed here. Photo credit Kelli Yon
街の風と暮らす家
街の風と暮らす家
サイモン建築設計室サイモン建築設計室
1階畳の間に備えた坪庭を見る。点景物の石や鉢、及び瓦など、実は施主様のご実家に無造作に放置されていたものでした。それを庭の仕上げに利用できないですかと要望があり、具体的に選別し設計、今回の庭の点景物としました。そのままでは何の利用価値もなかったものが一夜にして宝物のような存在に。リノベーションの面白いところでもあります。 撮影：柴本米一
Brennan Traditions - Plano
Brennan Traditions - Plano
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
This is an example of a small classic back patio in Dallas with gravel and no cover.
Reforma vivienda unifamiliar en Sabadell, Barcelona
Reforma vivienda unifamiliar en Sabadell, Barcelona
Sauquet Arquitectes i Associats, slpSauquet Arquitectes i Associats, slp
Fotográfo: José Hevia
Inspiration for a small traditional back patio in Other with gravel, no cover and a vegetable patch.
Modern Gazebo Terrace
Modern Gazebo Terrace
The Real Garden CompanyThe Real Garden Company
Whilst still retaining a certain airiness, you never feel cluttered in this garden space. With a timber and slate finish all the elements of this garden are easy to care for.
espacio entre arboles
espacio entre arboles
JOSarquitectosJOSarquitectos
archtects: Josarquitectos.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
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 a pergola.
Historic Highlands
Historic Highlands
Prolithic DesignsProlithic Designs
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Denver with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Modern NestModern Nest
This is a true Urban Oasis. This tranquil patio on the property of this Post and Beam jewel. The vintage rope chairs invite intimate conversations.
家族の気配を感じる大空間の家
家族の気配を感じる大空間の家
株式会社テラジマアーキテクツ株式会社テラジマアーキテクツ
各部屋に光を導く中庭・バルコニー
Small modern courtyard patio in Tokyo 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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