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Patio with Decomposed Granite and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Gradman Residence
Gradman Residence
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Cesar Rubio
Port Chelsea
Port Chelsea
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
outdoor living area
Tulsa Midtown Hamptons Style Renovation
Tulsa Midtown Hamptons Style Renovation
Tanner Consulting LLC- Landscape ArchitectureTanner Consulting LLC- Landscape Architecture
This outdoor room included a fireplace, seating, built in sound system, and ceiling fan for a comfortable evening outside. Jason Wallace Photography
Contemporary Craftsman Patio + Fire Bowl - Brookfield
Contemporary Craftsman Patio + Fire Bowl - Brookfield
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Dusk on the patio. Subtle, low voltage up lights on the seat wall back and wall fountain add to the drama. Edmunds Studios
San Francisco Dining Terrace
San Francisco Dining Terrace
Field Landscape ArchitectureField Landscape Architecture
SoHo Penthouse
SoHo Penthouse
SA-DA ArchitectureSA-DA Architecture
Fire Pit at Dusk
Fire Pit at Dusk
Porth Architects, Ltd.Porth Architects, Ltd.
View of house and fire pit area at dusk. Roger Wade photo.
Covered Patio Fireplace
Covered Patio Fireplace
Reynolds Landscape LLCReynolds Landscape LLC
This architecturally designed project included drainage resolution, lawn and gardens and outdoor room with open beam pergola and wood burning masonry fireplace.
Lotus on Orange
Lotus on Orange
Leader Design StudioLeader Design Studio
Ryan Gamma Photography
Fairfield Courtyard House
Fairfield Courtyard House
Taylor KnightsTaylor Knights
Outdoor dining area
Bayshores Traditional
Bayshores Traditional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Wol Residence
Wol Residence
SDH Studio Architecture and Interior DesignSDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design
Esplanade Residence
Esplanade Residence
SUBU Design ArchitectureSUBU Design Architecture
A Modern Riverfront Home
A Modern Riverfront Home
MB Builders and DevelopmentMB Builders and Development
We hope this home is filled with wonderful memories for this sweet family. We love how the space has room to grow with them.
New City - New Pool House
New City - New Pool House
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
A new pool house structure for a young family, featuring a space for family gatherings and entertaining. The highlight of the structure is the featured 2 sliding glass walls, which opens the structure directly to the adjacent pool deck. The space also features a fireplace, indoor kitchen, and bar seating with additional flip-up windows.
Rustic Modern Outdoor Entertainment Retreat
Rustic Modern Outdoor Entertainment Retreat
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This spacious, multi-level backyard in San Luis Obispo, CA, once completely underutilized and overtaken by weeds, was converted into the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with a custom pool and spa as the centerpiece. A cabana with a built-in storage bench, outdoor TV and wet bar provide a protected place to chill during hot pool days, and a screened outdoor shower nearby is perfect for rinsing off after a dip. A hammock attached to the master deck and the adjacent pool deck are ideal for relaxing and soaking up some rays. The stone veneer-faced water feature wall acts as a backdrop for the pool area, and transitions into a retaining wall dividing the upper and lower levels. An outdoor sectional surrounds a gas fire bowl to create a cozy spot to entertain in the evenings, with string lights overhead for ambiance. A Belgard paver patio connects the lounge area to the outdoor kitchen with a Bull gas grill and cabinetry, polished concrete counter tops, and a wood bar top with seating. The outdoor kitchen is tucked in next to the main deck, one of the only existing elements that remain from the previous space, which now functions as an outdoor dining area overlooking the entire yard. Finishing touches included low-voltage LED landscape lighting, pea gravel mulch, and lush planting areas and outdoor decor.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
A functional herb garden created with floating planters, framed with a gorgeous lime plant in a blue planter and lime green accent table.
Custom Contemporary Patio
Custom Contemporary Patio
HMA Architecture Inc.HMA Architecture Inc.
Preserve
Preserve
Strandemo & Associates, IncStrandemo & Associates, Inc
443 Ridge Street NW Full Project
443 Ridge Street NW Full Project
D + O INC.D + O INC.

Patio with Decomposed Granite and Concrete Slabs 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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