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Expansive Rustic Patio Ideas and Designs

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The Eagle
The Eagle
Ruebl Builders LLCRuebl Builders LLC
Telluride Cabin
Telluride Cabin
Artisan Builders LLCArtisan Builders LLC
Texarkana
Texarkana
Cedar Lane ArtistryCedar Lane Artistry
Outdoor Rustic Kitchen
Outdoor Rustic Kitchen
Rustico Tile & StoneRustico Tile & Stone
This hill country home has several outdoor living spaces including this outdoor kitchen hangout. The stone flooring is 12x24 Cantera stone tile in Recinto color. It is accented with 6x12 Antique Saltillo tile - also known as antique terra cotta tile. The pergola is custom stained to match it rustic outdoor surroundings. The coping edges are also Cantera stone coping pieces in Recinto. This is similar to a volcanic rock. Drive up to practical luxury in this Hill Country Spanish Style home. The home is a classic hacienda architecture layout. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 outdoor living areas, and plenty of land to roam. Classic materials used include: Saltillo Tile - also known as terracotta tile, Spanish tile, Mexican tile, or Quarry tile Cantera Stone - feature in Pinon, Tobacco Brown and Recinto colors Copper sinks and copper sconce lighting Travertine Flooring Cantera Stone tile Brick Pavers Photos Provided by April Mae Creative aprilmaecreative.com Tile provided by Rustico Tile and Stone - RusticoTile.com or call (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com Construction by MelRay Corporation
JH Modern
JH Modern
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Project of the Month: October 2014
Project of the Month: October 2014
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
TK Images Photography
Leuthold - Modified Prestwick
Leuthold - Modified Prestwick
StoneMill Log & Timber HomesStoneMill Log & Timber Homes
The huge fireplace and patio area make this an ideal home for outdoor entertaining or just relaxing. A timber frame and tongue and groove ceiling complete the space.
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
Arrow Timber FramingArrow Timber Framing
Arrow Timber Framing 9726 NE 302nd St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-1868 Web Site: https://www.arrowtimber.com
Exterior Fireplace
Exterior Fireplace
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This exterior fireplace is the perfect addition to the courtyard with wrought iron detail on the wall, custom outdoor furniture, and turf stone pavers.
Exterior Cedar Entertainment Center
Exterior Cedar Entertainment Center
Dancing Goat Custom MillworkDancing Goat Custom Millwork
Exterior Cedar Entertainment center with barn doors closed, fully protecting outside television from elements.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Fall late afternoon light illuminates a White Oak timber frame pavilion on Clayton Lake in Virginia. We understand that the hanging day bed is impossible to remain awake in for more than 5 minutes. Photo copyright 2015 Carolina Timberworks
Garland, TX detached covered patio (cabana) and shade pergola addition
Garland, TX detached covered patio (cabana) and shade pergola addition
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
To provide shade and protection for the family and outdoor visitors, Archadeck constructed a large cedar pergola. The purlins at the top of the structure are closer together than in typical pergola fashion to provide that shade and protection. The area below the pergola is home to a brand new hot tub which is being installed by the homeowners, proof positive the Garland TX outdoor living combinations start with masterful design and creative thinking with Archadeck.
Riverside Barbecue Pavilion
Riverside Barbecue Pavilion
Muse | Kirwan ArchitectsMuse | Kirwan Architects
Lynn Donaldson
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Richard Mandelkorn
Westland
Westland
DuPree HomesDuPree Homes
Broken Arrow Lodge at Squaw Valley USA
Broken Arrow Lodge at Squaw Valley USA
Gemme GroupGemme Group
Stone patio, fire pit and mountain views at BrokenArrowLodge.info in Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe photography by Photo-tecture.com
Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House
Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House
Logic IntegrationLogic Integration
This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos
Fire Features
Fire Features
Bricks and Stones SupplyBricks and Stones Supply
Traditional Style Fire Feature - Techo-Bloc's Valencia Fire Pit.
Project of the Month: October 2014
Project of the Month: October 2014
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
TK Images Photography
YC Residence
YC Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photography - LongViews Studios Features in ground hydraulic hot tub.

Expansive Rustic Patio 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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