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Rustic Grey Patio Ideas and Designs

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Fork in the Road
Fork in the Road
Howkola FurnitureHowkola Furniture
How Kola Furniture
Garden View Project Janesville WI
Garden View Project Janesville WI
Terra Yard CreationsTerra Yard Creations
Irregular Mountain Fieldstone patio
Irregular Mountain Fieldstone patio
KM Gardens Inc.KM Gardens Inc.
Irregular mountain fieldstone patio
Betzel Project
Betzel Project
Four Seasons of GeorgiaFour Seasons of Georgia
New Holland Outdoor Living Area & Kitchen
New Holland Outdoor Living Area & Kitchen
Willow Gates LandscapingWillow Gates Landscaping
This highly customized fire pit area includes a seating wall partially wrapping around the fire pit. The wall then flares out to allow more space for comfortable rocking chairs. Special concrete paver patterns were used around the area to add some flair. The fire pit was capped with bullnose to provide a more finished appearance. A Zentro fire pit insert was chosen due to its ability to greatly reduce wood smoke.
Elegant Accessibility
Elegant Accessibility
Phase One LandscapesPhase One Landscapes
Rustic Backyard Escarpment Retreat
Rustic Backyard Escarpment Retreat
LandArtLandArt
Douglas fir pergola with steel roof. Dining Area
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Green Spaces LandscapingGreen Spaces Landscaping
PR.0051.Portuguese cobblestone pavement and stone wall
PR.0051.Portuguese cobblestone pavement and stone wall
Roc2cRoc2c
Roc2c
Backyard Oasis
Backyard Oasis
JM ConstructionJM Construction
NatureKast Cabinetry St. Petersburg, FL
NatureKast Cabinetry St. Petersburg, FL
Grand Kitchen + BathGrand Kitchen + Bath
This rustic style outdoor kitchen by NatureKast is perfect for cooler fall nights in Florida. Turn up the football and fire up the grill!
The Reserve at Lake Keowee XIV
The Reserve at Lake Keowee XIV
Ridgeline Construction Group, IncRidgeline Construction Group, Inc
Northern Hideaway
Northern Hideaway
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
Old World Charm in Holladay, Utah
Old World Charm in Holladay, Utah
Design PavingDesign Paving
Detailing and borders for Old World feel of Cobblestone streets are added to this Imprinted Asphalt driveway (shown here before a faux stone finish and grouting was added).
The Ponderosa Cabin
The Ponderosa Cabin
Bouton and Foley InteriorsBouton and Foley Interiors
Photo Credit: Michael Woodall
Denali Natural Stone Veneer Backsplash
Denali Natural Stone Veneer Backsplash
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
This beautiful covered patio showcases the Quarry Mill's Denali natural thin stone veneer. Denali natural stone veneer is a high density sandstone cut into rough rectangles forming the castle rock style. The stone gets its abundance of color from the heavy mineral staining. The mineral staining occurred naturally in the quarry over time as water washed minerals between the individual layers of stone. The colors include blue, light grey, tan and brown. Denali also has a very rugged and unique texture with a mix of dimpled, smooth and wavy pieces. This stone is sold as individual pieces intended to be installed by a professional masonry contractor. If you are looking for a rustic and colorful thin stone veneer Denali is a great choice.
Screened patio fireplace and outdoor kitchen
Screened patio fireplace and outdoor kitchen
DWR Construction (Doing What's Right Construction)DWR Construction (Doing What's Right Construction)
Screened patio outdoor ktichen, living and dining area
Featured Project - Backyard Outdoor Living At Its Best
Featured Project - Backyard Outdoor Living At Its Best
Antonelli Landscape Pool & SpaAntonelli Landscape Pool & Spa
Project of the Month: February 2020
Project of the Month: February 2020
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This project covers 450 square feet and ties the house, garage and breezeway together seamlessly for one large outdoor living space! The wood tile flooring complements the custom T&G stained ceiling, making it beautiful from top to bottom. The custom fireplace with a wrap around stone hearth makes for a neat space that is open, yet cozy! We added a customized French drain system and black star gravel to seamlessly tie 2 areas together. TK Images
Outdoor Entertaining Area
Outdoor Entertaining Area
schubatcontractingschubatcontracting
Photo Credits-Schubat Contracting and Renovations Adjacent to a stunning Outdoor Bar area, is this Outdoor Family Gathering space.

Rustic Grey 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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