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Expansive Rustic Patio Ideas and Designs

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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
Mountain Mine-Themed Pool With Waterfalls, Slide and More
Mountain Mine-Themed Pool With Waterfalls, Slide and More
CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
The upper stone patio and walkway leads to the pool house and beach entry of the pool, and a stream bed meanders along the way. To the left in this image is a stone wall that provides a seating area and enclosed fire pit that overlooks the expansive pool and water feature. Design and construction of the pool, landscape and hardscape by Kelly Caviness, Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson
Weber Folly - Linville, NC
Weber Folly - Linville, NC
Dianne Davant and AssociatesDianne Davant and Associates
David Ramsey
Fernmist - A Mountain Retreat
Fernmist - A Mountain Retreat
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
Sunset. Scott Moore Photography
Montana Ski House Extension
Montana Ski House Extension
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Ryan Day Thompson
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.
Birdsboro, PA Project
Birdsboro, PA Project
Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.
Large Remodel with Pool
Large Remodel with Pool
Design in a KiltDesign in a Kilt
Lodge Style Reclaimed Wood Outdoor Kitchen
Lodge Style Reclaimed Wood Outdoor Kitchen
UserUser
Arcadia Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Lidyoff Landscape Development Co.Lidyoff Landscape Development Co.
Executive & Family Mountain Retreat
Executive & Family Mountain Retreat
Montana Creative architecture + designMontana Creative architecture + design
© Gibeon Photography
Project of the Month: October 2014
Project of the Month: October 2014
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
TK Images Photography
Rafter T Ranch
Rafter T Ranch
REYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATESREYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATES
Spanish Villa
Spanish Villa
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Weber Folly - Linville, NC
Weber Folly - Linville, NC
Dianne Davant and AssociatesDianne Davant and Associates
David Ramsey
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
Vermont Adirondack
Vermont Adirondack
Sisler Builders, Inc.Sisler Builders, Inc.
Cascade Exterior & Interior Double French-wood Gliding Paito Doors, Bay Windows
Cascade Exterior & Interior Double French-wood Gliding Paito Doors, Bay Windows
Renewal by Andersen Window Replacement MilwaukeeRenewal by Andersen Window Replacement Milwaukee
Back Yard Patio with Fire Pit, eating area, and sitting area.
Riverside Barbecue Pavilion
Riverside Barbecue Pavilion
Muse | Kirwan ArchitectsMuse | Kirwan Architects
Lynn Donaldson
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.

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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