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Rustic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Raintree Mantel for Outdoor Living Area
Raintree Mantel for Outdoor Living Area
JPM CreationsJPM Creations
Salvaged Raintree Mantel from Far North Tropical Queensland.
Residential Real Estate Photography
Residential Real Estate Photography
Julie Vincent PhotographyJulie Vincent Photography
Julie Vincent Photography
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
UserUser
2013 Parade Home
2013 Parade Home
Alder Fine HomesAlder Fine Homes
Lucca’s Louvers
Lucca’s Louvers
Lucca Brothers ConstructionLucca Brothers Construction
Alamo Calif. Back Yard
Alamo Calif. Back Yard
Americana WoodworksAmericana Woodworks
de-cor Furniture
de-cor Furniture
De-corDe-cor
Outside Fireplace Area
Outside Fireplace Area
UserUser
Denali Real Stone Veneer Outdoor Kitchen
Denali Real Stone Veneer Outdoor Kitchen
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
This exquisite residential outdoor living space highlights 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.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Dunrite Concrete Inc.Dunrite Concrete Inc.
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Back Yard & Patio
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Back Yard & Patio
ING ConstructionING Construction
Atwater, CA - Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit / Patio
Arnold Residence
Arnold Residence
StonecraftStonecraft
Kristen Kaehr Photography
Threlkeld Timber Frame Home
Threlkeld Timber Frame Home
Mid-Atlantic Timber FramesMid-Atlantic Timber Frames
Project of the Month: October
Project of the Month: October
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
Pergola - Niagara-on-the-lake
Pergola - Niagara-on-the-lake
TFSinc - Timber Frame Design and ConstructionTFSinc - Timber Frame Design and Construction
This is a hand crafted outdoor timber framed pergola. Timber Frame Solutions - Niagara on the Lake is a timber frame design and construction company. We specialize in providing high quality timber frame structures, timber frame pergolas, and more to customers in the Niagara peninsula, Toronto and GTA.
The Party Barn @ Branded T Ranch
The Party Barn @ Branded T Ranch
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
The Party Barn @ Branded T Ranch
The Party Barn @ Branded T Ranch
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
The Party Barn
The Party Barn
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
The Party Barn @ Branded T Ranch
The Party Barn @ Branded T Ranch
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
Covered Patio, Outdoor Kitchen: Katy, TX
Covered Patio, Outdoor Kitchen: Katy, TX
Tradition Outdoor LivingTradition Outdoor Living
In Katy, Texas, Tradition Outdoor Living designed an outdoor living space, transforming the average backyard into a Texas Ranch-style retreat. Entering this outdoor addition, the scene boasts Texan Ranch with custom made cedar Barn-style doors creatively encasing the recessed TV above the fireplace. Maintaining the appeal of the doors, the fireplace cedar mantel is adorned with accent rustic hardware. The 60” electric fireplace, remote controlled with LED lights, flickers warm colors for a serene evening on the patio. An extended hearth continues along the perimeter of living room, creating bench seating for all. This combination of Rustic Taloka stack stone, from the fireplace and columns, and the polished Verano stone, capping the hearth and columns, perfectly pairs together enhancing the feel of this outdoor living room. The cedar-trimmed coffered beams in the tongue and groove ceiling and the wood planked stamped concrete make this space even more unique! In the large Outdoor Kitchen, beautifully polished New Venetian Gold granite countertops allow the chef plenty of space for serving food and chatting with guests at the bar. The stainless steel appliances sparkle in the evening while the custom, color-changing LED lighting glows underneath the kitchen granite. In the cooler months, this outdoor space is wired for electric radiant heat. And if anyone is up for a night of camping at the ranch, this outdoor living space is ready and complete with an outdoor bathroom addition! Photo Credit: Jennifer Sue Photography

Rustic 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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