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Yellow Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Ranch Ridge Retreat
Ranch Ridge Retreat
Providence DesignProvidence Design
Photography: Rett Peek
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Little Rock with gravel and a pergola.
Beach Contemporary
Beach Contemporary
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Photograph by Jerry Pavia
Photo of a medium sized beach style front patio in Orange County with a living wall and gravel.
réhabilitation d'une maison en pierre
réhabilitation d'une maison en pierre
Christelle Morard ChataignerChristelle Morard Chataigner
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Saint-Etienne with no cover and gravel.
Parkgate Country Estate
Parkgate Country Estate
New Zealand Projects InternationalNew Zealand Projects International
Ian Thompson
Inspiration for a rural patio in Auckland with a fire feature and gravel.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Shade And Shutter Systems, IncShade And Shutter Systems, Inc
These Retractable Awnings are motorized and operated via remote control.
Design ideas for a medium sized back patio in Boston with gravel and an awning.
Artist Sanctuary - Laurel Canyon
Artist Sanctuary - Laurel Canyon
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Outdoor patio living room with fire pit and hanging chair
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and a gazebo.
土間テラス
土間テラス
環アソシエイツ・高岸設計室環アソシエイツ・高岸設計室
格子雨戸を壁内に引き込み、フルオープンした土間テラスです。墨入りモルタル塗り床に那智黒石を埋め込んだテラス横には、ハーブ用花壇、雨垂れを楽しむジョウゴ樋を設置しました。
Photo of a world-inspired side patio in Fukuoka with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Nashville with gravel and no cover.
Дом у реки
Дом у реки
Екатерина ЛовягинаЕкатерина Ловягина
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.
Our Work
Our Work
Live Oak ManorsLive Oak Manors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta 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
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic front patio in San Diego with gravel and no cover.
Expanding the Garden in 2013-14 (Edible Lilies)
Expanding the Garden in 2013-14 (Edible Lilies)
theabcsofgardeningtheabcsofgardening
Michael Peck
Medium sized romantic side patio in Other with a vegetable patch, gravel and no cover.
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
Yard Crashers - Modern Zen Fusion
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Nashville with gravel and no cover.

Yellow 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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