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Rustic Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Hillside Garbage + Recycling Enclosure
Hillside Garbage + Recycling Enclosure
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Welded steel + gabion mesh create the structure for a cedar + angular basalt garbage enclosure, surrounded by a drought-tolerant landscape of Polystichum munitum, Festuca idahoensis, Madrones and Ponderosa Pines.
Secluded Front Yard Patio
Secluded Front Yard Patio
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This delightfully private patio sits under expansive tree canopy in the front garden. Wrapped in dense, native foliage it is full of fragrance and wildlife. Natural stone with decomposed granite joints allows water to sink into the soil to feed the surrounding foliage. The homeowners enjoy taking their coffee and lunch under the vintage chandelier.
Tiny Houses in the Woods
Tiny Houses in the Woods
The Construction Group Montana, LLCThe Construction Group Montana, LLC
Spacious deck for taking in the clean air! Feel like you are in the middle of the wilderness while just outside your front door! Fir and larch decking feels like it was grown from the trees that create your canopy.
Knepper Residence
Knepper Residence
Evolution Design Build GroupEvolution Design Build Group
Tahoe Bungalow
Tahoe Bungalow
Katie O'Neill DesignKatie O'Neill Design
Jon M Photography
Entertainment Size | Three Tiered Timber Frame Pergola
Entertainment Size | Three Tiered Timber Frame Pergola
Western Timber FrameWestern Timber Frame
Three tiered timber framed pergola arbor kit is installed in just a few hours over the front yard patio with outdoor dining set, for some shade.
Patios & Walkways
Patios & Walkways
Hoy Landscaping Inc.Hoy Landscaping Inc.
A retaining wall can be a superb detail to add when trying to create curb appeal. The natural stone is an easy go-to for naturalistic color and aesthetic.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Wyrick AssociatesWyrick Associates
Blue Moon Ranch
Blue Moon Ranch
DMM DesignsDMM Designs
barndominium , rustic, back porch sitting area
Best Redwood Planter Boxes
Best Redwood Planter Boxes
Best RedwoodBest Redwood
The redwood planter boxes are designed to make the difference in your garden, given its durability and classic design. Our planter boxes line has a variety of designs and sizes, using first class quality redwood. 100% solid redwood. Your choice of premium stained or transparent sealant. Features plenty long-term benefits, such as light weight, reliability, strength and resistance to decay, rot and weather elements. No assembly required. Home delivery. Drain holes. We offer the most popular measures in this webpage, however if you are looking for a custom size, please let us know, we customize the designs upon request as well.
Cloistered Carriage House
Cloistered Carriage House
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
A carriage house renovation. We reused the original circular bluestone terrace but set those stones within a field of Goshen stone pavers forming the entry path, widening into a terrace to capture the morning sun.
stone patio
stone patio
Harran Property ManagementHarran Property Management
stone patio
Whiting
Whiting
Finishing Touches LandscapingFinishing Touches Landscaping
A rustic flagstone patio against a reclaimed old barn foundation wall from the old family farm.
Ross House
Ross House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Beaucatcher Barn Home
Beaucatcher Barn Home
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. Photography by Todd Crawford
KOA Campground
KOA Campground
Decorating UnlimitedDecorating Unlimited
Created rock retaining wall and patio for individual cabins. Fire pit in the middle.
Des Moines Front Porch
Des Moines Front Porch
Wright DesignWright Design
Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Weems Home B
Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Weems Home B
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Hinterland Cabin
Hinterland Cabin
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Whiting
Whiting
Finishing Touches LandscapingFinishing Touches Landscaping

Rustic Front Patio 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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