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Modern Patio with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Casa Sonoma
Casa Sonoma
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
Yungaburra House
Yungaburra House
neil designneil design
Large sliding doors allow the indoor and outdoor areas to merge. The same exposed aggregate flooring is polished indoors, and slip rated in the outdoor areas. Outdoor ceiling fans provide air movement for the odd breezeless day. Thoughtful lighting will provide overnight illumination of the patio, feature gardens as well as architectural features.
Glass House in the Garden
Glass House in the Garden
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography
59th Street
59th Street
Baran Studio ArchitectureBaran Studio Architecture
Photo by Peter Lyons
Arrière du jardin
Arrière du jardin
Jardins de VendéeJardins de Vendée
Terrasse bois, plantations et piscine.
Atherton - Modern Industrial
Atherton - Modern Industrial
JPM ConstructionJPM Construction
JPM Construction offers complete support for designing, building, and renovating homes in Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, and surrounding mid-peninsula areas. With a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and professionalism, our clients can expect premium end-to-end service. The promise of JPM is unparalleled quality both on-site and off, where we value communication and attention to detail at every step. Onsite, we work closely with our own tradesmen, subcontractors, and other vendors to bring the highest standards to construction quality and job site safety. Off site, our management team is always ready to communicate with you about your project. The result is a beautiful, lasting home and seamless experience for you.
ellwood exteriors
ellwood exteriors
Erin Ellwood DesignErin Ellwood Design
Exterior Patio
Exterior Patio
GRAMAJO'S CUSTOM HOMES INC.GRAMAJO'S CUSTOM HOMES INC.
Jesse Gramajo Sr.
Deck Designs
Deck Designs
Lehman Associates, P.C.Lehman Associates, P.C.
Ground level patio with direct connection to walk-out basement and recreation room. The pressure treated decking has weathered and since been painted with a gray Sherwin Williams solid body stain to match the gray Azek decking above. Design and Photo by: John Lehman, AIA
Seating Area
Seating Area
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
Raised patio area with a built-in BBQ
Modern Residence
Modern Residence
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Adrian Gregorutti
Concrete Water Feature Bench and Fire Pit Set
Concrete Water Feature Bench and Fire Pit Set
UserUser
Concrete water feature with attached reclaimed redwood bench and concrete gas fire pit with tumbled glass.
Cortijo en Sevilla
Cortijo en Sevilla
Espinosa + Moreno ArquitectosEspinosa + Moreno Arquitectos
www.imagensubliminal.com
Our Work
Our Work
Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.
North Shore Rain Garden
North Shore Rain Garden
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
The rear of this Central Street Neighborhood yard floods regularly during heavy rains. Rather than fight mother nature, Prassas Landscape Studio created a rain garden to store excess stormwater until it can percolate into the soil. The rain garden is also fed by the roof’s runoff and basement’s sump pump through a contemporary steel runnel. Stone steppers penetrate a curved wall to lead to the back firepit seating area. The upper terrace stairs were modernized and the lower terrace was reconfigured. Darris Lee Harris Photography
Serralunga Collection 2017
Serralunga Collection 2017
UserUser
Serralunga 2017 Collection. Cero Ottoman designed by Brian Steendyk. Available through Linea, Inc. in Los Angeles.
Al Fresco Dining with Shade Sail
Al Fresco Dining with Shade Sail
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Gravel defines the picnic patio and separates it from the outdoor kitchen workspace and walkway between the home and landscape. Sand colored gravel evokes the nearby beach and synchronizes with the natural wood of the fence and clean lines of the home. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Native plantings in this shade garen, plants includes Sambucus- Elderberry in purple, Paper Bark Maple tree in the foreground, Astilbe, Hosta and Hakone grass.
AlfrescSLO Living
AlfrescSLO Living
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
photography by Joslyn Amato
Outdoor Stone Fireplace Kits
Outdoor Stone Fireplace Kits
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco's point veneer is a perfect modern addition to any surface. Look how well it makes this fireplace and sitting wall pop.

Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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