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Small Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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地窓の坪庭
地窓の坪庭
TSUKIMITSUKIMI
Design ideas for a small world-inspired courtyard patio in Osaka with gravel.
Villa Ferroli
Villa Ferroli
GD ArredamentiGD Arredamenti
This is an example of a small modern side patio in Other with a living wall, gravel and no cover.
Before patio space about to become 10x12 Home Office
Before patio space about to become 10x12 Home Office
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
A contemporary 2 bedroom ranch overlooking the Pasadena hills. This is a gorgeous patio space on a terraced lot - with a baby on the way, this couple decided to transform the seating area into a 10x12 home office space.
＃026　日常と非日常の狭間
＃026　日常と非日常の狭間
Green Scape Lab（GSL）Green Scape Lab（GSL）
M HOUSE　ガーデン（リノベーション）工事　Photo by Green Scape Lab（GSL）
Small modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
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Dow-Pearce DesignDow-Pearce Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary front patio in Calgary with gravel and no cover.
Steep Lyttelton Hill Site Eco New Build
Steep Lyttelton Hill Site Eco New Build
Smith and Sons Renovations & Extensions Port HillsSmith and Sons Renovations & Extensions Port Hills
Photo of a small back patio in Christchurch with a vegetable patch, gravel and no cover.
鳳の家 光も風も入るシルバーの壁 House in Otori
鳳の家 光も風も入るシルバーの壁 House in Otori
arbol一級建築士事務所　arbol一級建築士事務所　
一見近未来的な開口の見えない塞がった外観とは対照的に自然光を１階まで取り込みプライバシーを確保しながら二か所のインドアコートに囲まれる２つの部屋です。 Photographer：Yohei Sasakura
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Osaka with gravel and no cover.
Townhouse
Townhouse
Purple Monkey InteriorsPurple Monkey Interiors
Erika Tamassy
Photo of a small traditional back patio in New Orleans with no cover, a fire feature and 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.
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with gravel.
Birdy Dr. - Outdoor Covered Kitchen
Birdy Dr. - Outdoor Covered Kitchen
Tallgrass Landscape & ConstructionTallgrass Landscape & Construction
S. Kurtenbach
Photo of a small classic back patio in Denver with gravel.
The Ridge
The Ridge
devansophiadevansophia
This solar powered and completely recycled structure was designed and built as a luxury camp spot utilizing the sleeper cabs from two semi-trucks. It features some of the best stargazing in the country, and a view that stretches from the Steens Mountain range to Malheur Lake.
＃026　日常と非日常の狭間
＃026　日常と非日常の狭間
Green Scape Lab（GSL）Green Scape Lab（GSL）
M HOUSE　ガーデン（リノベーション）工事　Photo by Green Scape Lab（GSL）
This is an example of a small modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
3 Una Court
3 Una Court
HOME Stagers, Inc.HOME Stagers, Inc.
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
Curved entryway awning
Curved entryway awning
Pike Awning CompanyPike Awning Company
Pike Awning
This is an example of a small traditional front patio in Portland with gravel and an awning.
Penthouse on Church Street
Penthouse on Church Street
FORMA DesignFORMA Design
The living room of this penthouse flat has an open plan, open to the Kitchen on one side and the Dining room on the other. Large floor to ceiling windows and doors allow for natural light to flood in. The balcony shown here is an intimate zen bamboo and rock-garden that becomes the lit focal point in the evenings. Photography: Geoffrey Hodgdon
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.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
Pergola projects
Photo of a small classic back patio in Grand Rapids with a pergola and gravel.
Outdoor Kitchen BBQ
Outdoor Kitchen BBQ
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
a simple prefabricated BBQ counter with custom granite countertop and stucco wall surface
Photo of a small modern back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a roof extension.
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
リビングから中庭を見る。 ［Ｐｈｏｔｏ　西岡千春］
Small world-inspired patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
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.

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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