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Traditional Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Bluestone Wheaton
Bluestone Wheaton
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Design ideas for a small traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Stately Residence
Stately Residence
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Burlington with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Caitlin Court Gray
Caitlin Court Gray
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Design ideas for a large classic back patio in Chicago with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Stone Walkway & Patio
Stone Walkway & Patio
Stutzke StoneStutzke Stone
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Seattle with natural stone paving and no cover.
Friesen Back
Friesen Back
Colonial StoneColonial Stone
A beautiful outdoor living space with built-in grill and retractable screen for outdoor entertainment. The patio stone is Patterned Laurel provided by Orijin Stone. The walls are a mix of Fond du Lac, Chilton and Weathered Edge Chilton.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Fountainhead Studio - Danny Houlihan, PrincipalFountainhead Studio - Danny Houlihan, Principal
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Denver with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
A private courtyard garden with a pool
A private courtyard garden with a pool
Cassandra Lohr Design International Inc.Cassandra Lohr Design International Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Denver with natural stone paving and no cover.
Shaded Outdoor Seating, Dining and Grilling Areas
Shaded Outdoor Seating, Dining and Grilling Areas
Michael Molesky Interior DesignMichael Molesky Interior Design
Four chair teak deep seating conversation area. Expandable teak dining set with all weather rope woven dining chairs. Stone built in grill. All under a shading pergola.
Ordway Street
Ordway Street
Eisenmann ArchitectureEisenmann Architecture
Mark Compton
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
A Landscaper's Dream | Statement Fireplace
A Landscaper's Dream | Statement Fireplace
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Incorporating the homeowners' love of hills, mountains, and water, this grand fireplace patio would be at home in a Colorado ski resort. The unique firebox border was created from Montana stone and evokes a mountain range. Large format Bluestone pavers bring the steely blue waters of Great Lakes and mountain streams into this unique backyard patio.
Outdoor Kitchen and firepit
Outdoor Kitchen and firepit
Ispiri Design-BuildIspiri Design-Build
Existing mature pine trees canopy this outdoor living space. The homeowners had envisioned a space to relax with their large family and entertain by cooking and dining, cocktails or just a quiet time alone around the firepit. The large outdoor kitchen island and bar has more than ample storage space, cooking and prep areas, and dimmable pendant task lighting. The island, the dining area and the casual firepit lounge are all within conversation areas of each other. The overhead pergola creates just enough of a canopy to define the main focal point; the natural stone and Dekton finished outdoor island.
Lawrence Park Residence
Lawrence Park Residence
Studio P InteriorsStudio P Interiors
Photo of a classic back patio in Toronto with natural stone paving and no cover.
Small Backyard Transformation
Small Backyard Transformation
Exscape DesignsExscape Designs
Inspiration for a large traditional back patio in Cleveland with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Craftsmen Contemporary-Kitchen and Bath
Craftsmen Contemporary-Kitchen and Bath
PROYECTOPROYECTO
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and no cover.
Hamptons meets Luxe Federation
Hamptons meets Luxe Federation
Cordony GroupCordony Group
Medium sized classic back patio in Sydney with natural stone paving, a potted garden and a pergola.
Valparaiso Pool Surround
Valparaiso Pool Surround
NWI Patio ProsNWI Patio Pros
Medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Downers Grove Pergola & Bluestone Patio With Natural Stone Walls & Pillars
Downers Grove Pergola & Bluestone Patio With Natural Stone Walls & Pillars
CMS LandscapesCMS Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Motorized Window Shades
Motorized Window Shades
Lessler's Draperies & Design Inc.Lessler's Draperies & Design Inc.
Large classic back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Charming Cottage Courtyard
Charming Cottage Courtyard
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and no cover.
Oakwood Design-Build Outdoor Space
Oakwood Design-Build Outdoor Space
Bonner Landscape ContractorsBonner Landscape Contractors
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.

Traditional Patio with Natural Stone Paving 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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