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Patio with Gravel and Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living
Patina Home DesignPatina Home Design
Western Outdoor Designs, BBQ Island, Outdoor Kitchens & Dinning
Western Outdoor Designs, BBQ Island, Outdoor Kitchens & Dinning
Western Outdoor DesignsWestern Outdoor Designs
Homeowners desire outdoor rooms for a variety of both fun and practical reasons. Outdoor dining is a big motivation in Southern California. San Diego and Orange County homeowners enjoy mild, sunny weather year-round, so with the right outdoor living scenario outdoor dining can be just as, if not more, comfortable as indoor dining! Western Outdoor Design & Build will sit down with you and establish what features your outdoor room needs to suit your lifestyle. Some owners swoon at the idea of an outdoor home theatre, fully equipped with a flat screen television and surround sound speakers. Other homeowners want an outdoor bar setting, a Hawaiian themed cabana that transforms their backyard into an exotic resort. Many homeowners have trouble deciding between a cabana, bungalow, pergola, sunroom or pool house. Our knowledgeable and experienced team of landscape design professionals and outdoor living specialists will sit down with you and explain the features and benefits of each structure. Whatever your dreams may be, Western Outdoor Design & Build can turn them into reality. (800) 789-7510!
Westchester Colonial
Westchester Colonial
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Charles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Back Yard Patio
Back Yard Patio
brett zamore designbrett zamore design
Brett Zamore Design
Modern Residence
Modern Residence
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Adrián Gregorutti
My Houzz: Casual, Organic Elegance in California
My Houzz: Casual, Organic Elegance in California
Margot Hartford PhotographyMargot Hartford Photography
Photo: Margot Hartford © 2014 Houzz Design: Natural Flow Interiors http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25418674/list/My-Houzz--Casual--Organic-Elegance-in-California
Pavillions
Pavillions
Charlie Knapp Builders IncCharlie Knapp Builders Inc
27 Bridge Lake Dr.
27 Bridge Lake Dr.
Maric Homes & RenovationsMaric Homes & Renovations
Daniel Wexler
Georgian revival
Georgian revival
Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.
The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.
Pea Gravel Patio with Stacked Stone Wall
Pea Gravel Patio with Stacked Stone Wall
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Outdoor Fireplace and Patio
Outdoor Fireplace and Patio
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
This outdoor patio and fireplace added much needed outdoor entertainment space to this South Hills residence. Unit masonry walls were used to carve out more space on this hillside lot. An exposed aggregate patio is now the location of a seating area, unit masonry fireplace and outdoor kitchen.
Seaside Pool & Patio
Seaside Pool & Patio
Anderson LandscapeAnderson Landscape
Stone Seating with bluestone walkway and patio
Country Farmhouse Gathering
Country Farmhouse Gathering
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
Outdoor Kitchens and Grills
Outdoor Kitchens and Grills
Peabody Landscape GroupPeabody Landscape Group
Daniel Island Residence 1
Daniel Island Residence 1
ArchitraveArchitrave
Tripp Smith
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Outdoor Living Rooms
Outdoor Living Rooms
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
This Chesterfield outdoor kitchen sits poolside under a stained pergola. The cooking and seating area has beautiful stonework, a granite counter top, and built-in sink, refrigerator, storage, gas grill and Big Green Egg. The pergola offers a bit of shade and highlights the area. Photo by Gordon Kummer.
Harvest Grove Pizza Oven
Harvest Grove Pizza Oven
Barkman Concrete Ltd.Barkman Concrete Ltd.
Take outdoor cooking to a new level of excitement with our Harvest Grove Pizza Oven kit. With a built-in oven and wood storage, this kit provides the perfect spot to cook fresh gourmet pizzas and other oven baked recipes outdoors. Each kit includes all the pre-cut pieces you need and detailed plans for easy assembly. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.
Landscaped Front Walkway & Back Patio
Landscaped Front Walkway & Back Patio
Poynter Landscape Architecture & ConstructionPoynter Landscape Architecture & Construction
Designed and Installed by Bob Wilhelm Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction,
North Oak Canyon
North Oak Canyon
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
This is close up view of the patio, outdoor kitchen and dining area. Complete with floating grill and towel storage space. Photo by Ryann Ford.

Patio with Gravel and Concrete Paving 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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