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Patio with a Fireplace and Gravel Ideas and Designs

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PS Laguna Niguel
PS Laguna Niguel
Spaces and Places StudioSpaces and Places Studio
Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor Fireplace
Bonick LandscapingBonick Landscaping
Builder: Faulkner Perrin Architect: SHM Interior Designer: Studio Thomas James Landscape Architect: Bonick Landscaping Photographer: Costa Christ Media
How to Enjoy Cool Desert Moments
How to Enjoy Cool Desert Moments
Interior Enhancement Group, Inc.Interior Enhancement Group, Inc.
Outdoor seating spaces are one of the best ways to encourage people to enjoy the weather and appreciate the landscaping outside their home. This fireplace area is one of many outdoor seating areas we created for our clients so they can enjoy a cup of coffee on cool Arizona mornings and a cocktail in the evenings. Photo by Cole Horchler
Athens Ranch
Athens Ranch
Ryan Street ArchitectsRyan Street Architects
Alise O'Brien
La Segreta - Guest House
La Segreta - Guest House
Eric van den Brulle PHOTOGRAPHYEric van den Brulle PHOTOGRAPHY
Wicker Park -Chicago
Wicker Park -Chicago
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
©Brett Bulthuis 2018
Stunning Contemporary
Stunning Contemporary
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Renovation of a ranch with a great room and kitchen opening up to new conrete terrace with built in fireplace, grill and planter. Pete Weigley
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.
Garden Architecture/Robert Trachtenberg
Garden Architecture/Robert Trachtenberg
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Working in collaboration with architect Marshall Schneider and interior designer Jean Larette, our team created a series of outdoor spaces that took full advantage of the sweeping views of vineyards, and ridgelines. All photography by Robert Trachtenberg
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Metzler Home BuildersMetzler Home Builders
Photo Credit: Vivid Home Real Estate Photography
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Claxton Fireplace Center, Inc.Claxton Fireplace Center, Inc.
Olive Grove
Olive Grove
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
San Anselmo Project
San Anselmo Project
The Great BackyardThe Great Backyard
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Seel Brothers Landscaping and Design LLCSeel Brothers Landscaping and Design LLC
Wilson Residence (Eichler Home)
Wilson Residence (Eichler Home)
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
Custom fireplace, over gravel and IPE decking.
Hoyne Residence
Hoyne Residence
Bricks IncorporatedBricks Incorporated
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Golden Woods Nursery And LandscapeGolden Woods Nursery And Landscape
Masters Common Project
Masters Common Project
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client wanted a maintenance free yard with no grass and minimal plantings. We designed and constructed a simple but very effective yard that suited their young family well. With a synthetic grass area for their children to play (and a future play structure) as well as a large paver patio for a dining table and chimenea for gatherings, this yard is all about enjoying the moments, not doing yard work!! We dressed it up with a few trees that will grow to provide some privacy as well as a nice cedar fence and privacy screens. Concrete edging rounds out the project that will ensure many years of enjoyment with no hassles!!
Katie's Backyard Renovation
Katie's Backyard Renovation
EcoDesign SDEcoDesign SD
We designed a complete backyard makeover, including a custom build fireplace, a matching customized BBQ with stone veneer and a patio cover for shade and string light installations. The area is beautifully framed with a water wise artificial turf section on one side and crushed gravel on the other side.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Metzler Home BuildersMetzler Home Builders
Photo Credit: Vivid Home Real Estate Photography

Patio with a Fireplace and 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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