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White Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
COAT Design RemodelCOAT Design Remodel
© Leigh Castelli photography
Expansive eclectic front patio in San Diego with gravel and no cover.
Open Concept Bungalow
Open Concept Bungalow
Hacker Architectural GroupHacker Architectural Group
Large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
LA CABAÑA 28, CANTABRIA
LA CABAÑA 28, CANTABRIA
MOAH ArquitectosMOAH Arquitectos
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side patio in Other with gravel.
Northern California
Northern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Other with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
VIVIENDA ALCASSER
VIVIENDA ALCASSER
DOBLEESE Space&BrandingDOBLEESE Space&Branding
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Valencia with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Sphere Home Technologies
Sphere Home Technologies
Sphere Audio VideoSphere Audio Video
Photo of a medium sized contemporary patio in Birmingham with gravel.
Casa Patio
Casa Patio
Studio SUTTER + LOZANOStudio SUTTER + LOZANO
Inspiration for a large contemporary patio in Other with gravel.
VIO 302
VIO 302
UserUser
Einfamilienhaus VIO mit Pool, Terrrasse und Kiesstrand im Garten
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Other with gravel.
「U2」中庭を中心に好きなものに囲まれて暮らす
「U2」中庭を中心に好きなものに囲まれて暮らす
アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所
Design ideas for a modern courtyard patio in Tokyo with gravel and no cover.
Ca l'Amo
Ca l'Amo
Marià Castelló, ArchitectureMarià Castelló, Architecture
Fotografía: Marià Castelló
Design ideas for a large contemporary patio in Other with gravel.
Rolando Village Modern Backyard
Rolando Village Modern Backyard
Leland Construction IncLeland Construction Inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
House of Air and Sun - Outdoor
COAT Design RemodelCOAT Design Remodel
© Leigh Castelli photography
Expansive bohemian front patio in San Diego with gravel and no cover.
Expanding the Garden in 2013-14 (Feverfew - Migraine Med)
Expanding the Garden in 2013-14 (Feverfew - Migraine Med)
theabcsofgardeningtheabcsofgardening
Michael Peck
Photo of a medium sized romantic front patio in Other with a living wall, gravel and no cover.
The Brooks St. House
The Brooks St. House
Adaptive Building SolutionsAdaptive Building Solutions
MichaelChristiePhotography
This is an example of a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Detroit with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Terrasse
Terrasse
IH StudioIH Studio
Mobilier de jardin turquoise, crépi blanc et tuyaux et gouttières noir
Photo of a small eclectic patio in Paris with gravel and no cover.
LCPH Photos
LCPH Photos
UserUser
Outdoor fire pit with cast iron sugar bowl insert, Travertine cap, Tabby stucco seat wall and oyster shell path around fire pit.
This is an example of a medium sized beach style back patio in Charleston with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Patio de entrada
Patio de entrada
med.arquitectosmed.arquitectos
Las viviendas se desarrollan entorno a patios, y colocando los usos más públicos en el perímetro, haciendo de ellos unas barreras naturales que protegen a los salones de cualquier relación con la calle y abriéndolos a su vez a los patios internos.
Patio interior 2
Patio interior 2
med.arquitectosmed.arquitectos
Las viviendas se desarrollan entorno a patios, y colocando los usos más públicos en el perímetro, haciendo de ellos unas barreras naturales que protegen a los salones de cualquier relación con la calle y abriéndolos a su vez a los patios internos.

White 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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