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World-Inspired Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Nashville with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Cole
Cole
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Internal North facing courtyard for Williamstown project. View of stairs and preliminary garden design to internal courtyards. Windows and doors are aluminum and floors are off white travertine marble. A similar treatment to the first floor provides for the stack effect and cross ventilation.
Shower Head
Shower Head
LeMier Construction, LLCLeMier Construction, LLC
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Seattle with an outdoor shower, gravel and a gazebo.
Exotic Zen Courtyard
Exotic Zen Courtyard
Frances Herrera Interior DesignFrances Herrera Interior Design
This guest house and courtyard was part of the 2014 Designer Show House in Lighthouse Point, Florida benefitting Food for the Poor. My vision was a space that allowed guests to be transported, which is why I selected the guesthouse and courtyard. With careful attention to every detail, I created a modern sanctuary filled with exquisite, unique pieces that revive the spirit and inspire curiosity. It's a space where guests will feel transported with exotic elegance and leave invigorated.
Livin Large
Livin Large
Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Landscaping Concepts, Inc.
Overview
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Toronto with gravel and a pergola.
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
中庭を見る。 ［Ｐｈｏｔｏ　西岡千春］
Small world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Design Build: Encinitas Tropical Fun
Design Build: Encinitas Tropical Fun
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, gravel and a roof extension.
Homerama Greystone Manor - SE Michigan
Homerama Greystone Manor - SE Michigan
Gorman'sGorman's
Photo Credit: Doug Warner, Communication Associates.
This is an example of a large world-inspired back patio in Detroit with gravel and a roof extension.
Larchmont
Larchmont
CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATESCARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.
Backyard Buddha
Backyard Buddha
Apartment 46 for the HomeApartment 46 for the Home
The Buddha sits on a bed of stones and is honored by fallen blossoms, pieces of pottery, shells and any other beautiful thing that deserves a pride of place for a moment.
優美なる住まい
優美なる住まい
永森建設株式会社永森建設株式会社
外からの視線を気にせず、デッキでお茶をすることも。
World-inspired courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Livin Large
Livin Large
Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Landscaping Concepts, Inc.
Privacy screens and sunken hot tub
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back patio in Toronto with gravel and a pergola.
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in Nashville with gravel, a pergola and an outdoor kitchen.
Asian Themed Gazebo
Asian Themed Gazebo
LeMier Construction, LLCLeMier Construction, LLC
Medium sized world-inspired back patio in Seattle with gravel, a gazebo and an outdoor kitchen.
大府の庫裡
大府の庫裡
裕建築計画裕建築計画
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired courtyard patio in Other with gravel and a roof extension.
Modern Comfort
Modern Comfort
Woita HomesWoita Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Project 13
Project 13
DK DesignDK Design
Design ideas for a world-inspired patio in Little Rock with gravel and a water feature.
Villa Raku
Villa Raku
Delin ArkitektkontorDelin Arkitektkontor
Patric Johansson & Myrica Bergqvist
Inspiration for a world-inspired front patio in Stockholm with gravel and a roof extension.
うなぎの寝床のスキップフロア
うなぎの寝床のスキップフロア
日菜設計室　一級建築士事務所日菜設計室　一級建築士事務所
Inspiration for a small world-inspired courtyard patio in Kyoto with gravel and no cover.
Water gardens
Water gardens
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.
A small spaced outdoor living area.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Other with a water feature, gravel and an awning.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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