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Coastal Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Pergolas
Pergolas
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Large white pergola designed and installed by Dakota Unlimited
Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar
Jess Jones Design GroupJess Jones Design Group
Spinnaker Bay
Spinnaker Bay
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Contemporary Coastal Patio Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Solar
Solar
ENCON - Heating • A/C • Energy SolutionsENCON - Heating • A/C • Energy Solutions
Pretty Patio - Blending solar into existing landscapes
Rincon Project
Rincon Project
Anacapa Builders Inc.Anacapa Builders Inc.
Leslie Williamson
Atlantic Drive Double Gable
Atlantic Drive Double Gable
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Two Lights Residence
Two Lights Residence
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
Modern Coastal Outdoor Living Addition
Modern Coastal Outdoor Living Addition
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
This Edina, MN project started when the client’s contacted me about their desire to create a family friendly entertaining space as well as a great place to entertain friends. The site amenities that were incorporated into the landscape design-build include a swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor dining space with grill/kitchen/bar combo, a mortared stone wood burning fireplace, and a pool house. The house was built in 2015 and the rear yard was left essentially as a clean slate. Existing construction consisted of a covered screen porch with screens opening out to another covered space. Both were built with the floor constructed of composite decking (low lying deck, one step off to grade). The deck also wrapped over to doorways out of the kitchenette & dining room. This open amount of deck space allowed us to reconsider the furnishings for dining and how we could incorporate the bar and outdoor kitchen. We incorporated a self-contained spa within the deck to keep it closer to the house for winter use. It is surrounded by a raised masonry seating wall for “hiding” the spa and comfort for access. The deck was dis-assembled as needed to accommodate the masonry for the spa surround, bar, outdoor kitchen & re-built for a finished look as it attached back to the masonry. The layout of the 20’x48’ swimming pool was determined in order to accommodate the custom pool house & rear/side yard setbacks. The client wanted to create ample space for chaise loungers & umbrellas as well as a nice seating space for the custom wood burning fireplace. Raised masonry walls are used to define these areas and give a sense of space. The pool house is constructed in line with the swimming pool on the deep/far end. The swimming pool was installed with a concrete subdeck to allow for a custom stone coping on the pool edge. The patio material and coping are made out of 24”x36” Ardeo Limestone. 12”x24” Ardeo Limestone is used as veneer for the masonry items. The fireplace is a main focal point, so we decided to use a different veneer than the other masonry areas so it could stand out a bit more. The clients have been enjoying all of the new additions to their dreamy coastal backyard. All of the elements flow together nicely and entertaining family and friends couldn’t be easier in this beautifully remodeled space.
Dennis Bayview Cape
Dennis Bayview Cape
REEF Cape Cod's Home BuilderREEF Cape Cod's Home Builder
Gull Lake - Cottage
Gull Lake - Cottage
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
The back of this home features a large, lakeside patio and cottage-style architectural details. Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Bay Street
Bay Street
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Lake Cabana
Lake Cabana
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
Artist Eye Photography, Wes Stearns
Gate
Gate
Cast Glass Images Inc.Cast Glass Images Inc.
An outdoor privacy screen or privacy gate can be creative and artistic with a textured outdoor gate. Privacy never looked so good. Featured texture is "Oceanwave" on clear glass.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
Peninsula Building MaterialsPeninsula Building Materials
K2 Stone
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Gilchrist Masonry & PoolsGilchrist Masonry & Pools
Brick Fire Pit
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
I have received many inquiries regarding this cabinetry. While the product was beautiful, I cannot recommend the company that supplied it. Custom summer kitchen. The cabinetry is not actual teak, but a man made composite product specially designed to hold up in the Florida elements.
North Beach Flagstone Patio
North Beach Flagstone Patio
Avid Landscape Management LLCAvid Landscape Management LLC
Pennsylvania Blue Flagstone patio; part of a larger installation (a lawn conversion) which also included drip irrigation, outdoor LED lighting, soil amendments and new plants.
Lakeland House
Lakeland House
Ashley Martin HomeAshley Martin Home
"By the Beach" Private Backyard Fire-Pit! South East FL
"By the Beach" Private Backyard Fire-Pit! South East FL
New Direction Home Staging & Consultants, IncNew Direction Home Staging & Consultants, Inc
Gambrel Pool Cabana
Gambrel Pool Cabana
DHMurray ArchitectureDHMurray Architecture
Hamptons Style Cabana Reading Area

Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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