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Patio with Natural Stone Paving and Decking Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say. And what a dream; this is the acme of a Surrey suburban townhouse garden. The team behind the teamwork of this masterpiece in Oxshott, Surrey, are Raine Garden Design Ltd, Bushy Business Ltd, Hampshire Garden Lighting, and Forest Eyes Photography. Everywhere you look, some new artful detail demonstrating their collective expertise hits you. The beautiful and tasteful selection of materials. The very mature, regimented pleached beech hedge. The harmoniousness of the zoning; tidy yet so varied and interesting. The ancient olive, dating back to the reign of Victoria. The warmth and depth afforded by the layered lighting. The seamless extension of the Home from inside to out; because in this dream, the garden is Home as much as the house is.
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Country Patio
Country Patio
Pergola Garden
Pergola Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
London Courtyard Garden
London Courtyard Garden
Laara Copley-Smith DesignLaara Copley-Smith Design
Courtyard Garden: Central London: Materials: Cedar wood slatted trellis to the dress the walling, cedar wood smooth decking to the rear with built-in seating framed by bamboo planters. Childrens play sand pit built into the decking showing the cedar top closed to create an adult space. Portland limestone, sawn, all units at the same size adjacent to 2 specimen Acer palmatum. The stems have been pruned to show the sculptural essence of the branch form. Up lighter concealed within a pebble dressing.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Blairgowrie Home - Coastal Living
Blairgowrie Home - Coastal Living
Studio TomStudio Tom
Derek Swalwell
HOUSE IN DORA ROAD, WIMBLEDON, London
HOUSE IN DORA ROAD, WIMBLEDON, London
Francesco Pierazzi ArchitectsFrancesco Pierazzi Architects
A couple with two young children appointed FPA to refurbish a large semi detached Victorian house in Wimbledon Park. The property, arranged on four split levels, had already been extended in 2007 by the previous owners. The clients only wished to have the interiors updated to create a contemporary family room. However, FPA interpreted the brief as an opportunity also to refine the appearance of the existing side extension overlooking the patio and devise a new external family room, framed by red cedar clap boards, laid to suggest a chevron floor pattern. The refurbishment of the interior creates an internal contemporary family room at the lower ground floor by employing a simple, yet elegant, selection of materials as the instrument to redirect the focus of the house towards the patio and the garden: light coloured European Oak floor is paired with natural Oak and white lacquered panelling and Lava Stone to produce a calming and serene space. The solid corner of the extension is removed and a new sliding door set is put in to reduce the separation between inside and outside. Photo by Gianluca Maver
Salt Lake Flagstone Patio with Fire Pit & Sitting Wall
Salt Lake Flagstone Patio with Fire Pit & Sitting Wall
Archadeck Salt LakeArchadeck Salt Lake
This stunning flagstone patio in Salt Lake features a gorgeous outdoor fire pit with a built in paver sitting wall for maximum seating.
Alliana Pool Construction & Landscape
Alliana Pool Construction & Landscape
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
wood burning fireplace with split-face stone and 100 year old rustic beam
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Modern Coastal at Manhattan Beach
Modern Coastal at Manhattan Beach
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Meghan Bob Photography
Menlo Park VI
Menlo Park VI
Zaharias DesignZaharias Design
Covered patio with built in barbecue and warming drawer. Chandelier, heaters and skylights for year round enjoyment. Photo by Bernard Andre
Outdoor Kitchen, dining area and firepit
Outdoor Kitchen, dining area and firepit
Ispiri Design-BuildIspiri Design-Build
Existing mature pine trees canopy this outdoor living space. The homeowners had envisioned a space to relax with their large family and entertain by cooking and dining, cocktails or just a quiet time alone around the firepit. The large outdoor kitchen island and bar has more than ample storage space, cooking and prep areas, and dimmable pendant task lighting. The island, the dining area and the casual firepit lounge are all within conversation areas of each other. The overhead pergola creates just enough of a canopy to define the main focal point; the natural stone and Dekton finished outdoor island.
Garden Outdoor Tub
Garden Outdoor Tub
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The master bathroom's outdoor shower is a natural garden escape. The natural stone tub is nestled in the tropical landscaping and complements the stone pavers on the floor. The wall mount shower head is a waterfall built into the lava rock privacy walls. A teak stool sits beside the tub for easy placement of towels and shampoos. The master bathroom opens to the outdoor shower through a full height glass door and the indoor shower's glass wall connect the two spaces seamlessly.
Hilltop
Hilltop
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Outdoor Kitchen and Entertaining Patio Mark Pinkerton - Vi360 Photography
Upper East Side Townhouse
Upper East Side Townhouse
VGC NYC Inc.VGC NYC Inc.
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Pro Colour Photography

Patio with Natural Stone Paving and Decking 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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