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Rustic Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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View with Cider Press & Benches
View with Cider Press & Benches
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Teak benches on either side of the garden afford shady spots to enjoy the fountain. Robert Benson Photography
Fort Worth Botanic Garden Ipe Pergola
Fort Worth Botanic Garden Ipe Pergola
TimberTownTimberTown
The ipe pergola leads out to the lower rose garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The pergola and stone arbor were restored by Hull Historical.
Spanish Villa
Spanish Villa
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Garden Oasis
Garden Oasis
Sun Valley LandscapingSun Valley Landscaping
Our Best Work
Our Best Work
Conscape Lighting + AudioConscape Lighting + Audio
Atlanta Residence
Atlanta Residence
SilverSun LandscapesSilverSun Landscapes
Timothy Reed
Jennfer A. Spa Renovation Project
Jennfer A. Spa Renovation Project
Indian Summer Pool and SpaIndian Summer Pool and Spa
Spa design utilizing Viking Inground Spa Shell with Paver Decking and Waterfall. Uses underground 1500 gal. Rainwater Tank for Eco-Friendly Plant Watering & Waterfall Source Design & Pic's by Doug Fender Const. By Doug & Craig Fender dba Indian Summer Pool and Spa
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete
Alexander Concrete & ConstructionAlexander Concrete & Construction
This beautiful deck-patio combination is a great way to maximize your outdoor living space. By Alexander Concrete and Construction - Outdoor living specialists
Gabion Bench Lights
Gabion Bench Lights
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
These gabion bench lights are mounted on the base of a concrete capped seat. The lights accent the stones used to fill the cages.
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.
The old Mexico feel of the front patio is enhanced by this wall fountain mounted on a painted tile wall. The large stone table with heavy wooden base is an import from Mexico, as are nearly all other design items in the home.
Park Meadows
Park Meadows
KP LandscapeKP Landscape
Modern tropical Mar Vista
Modern tropical Mar Vista
King Garden Design Landscape DesignKing Garden Design Landscape Design
The outdoor kitchen island was situated to have the pool infinity edge waterfall behind it. Especially dramatic when lit at night, this outdoor kitchen has cement tile, a Dekton waterfall counter, a bar sink, gas grill, storage and a undercounter refrigerator
3006 Paleface Ct
3006 Paleface Ct
Simply HomeSimply Home
Studio 12
Terrace home
Terrace home
Mark Sinsky Architect, PAMark Sinsky Architect, PA
Ruby Ranch Pool w/Waterslide (Cedar)
Ruby Ranch Pool w/Waterslide (Cedar)
TimberTownTimberTown
Sinking the outdoor living area into the ground creates a cozy feel to the space along with more seating and counter space options. Built by Matt Channel of Southern Outdoor Appeal and Cody Pools
Modern Bend, OR Homepatio
Modern Bend, OR Homepatio
Karen Smuland Architect, LLCKaren Smuland Architect, LLC
Christian Heeb
Inside Out
Inside Out
Luxescapes, LLCLuxescapes, LLC
Stephen Himschoot
411 Long Ridge - Patio
411 Long Ridge - Patio
Pinnacle Mountain HomesPinnacle Mountain Homes
Pinnacle Mountain Homes
BBQ Bar and Lounge
BBQ Bar and Lounge
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Entertainment space is designed for flow, visual interest and comfort. Photos: Orly Olivier
Landscape on the Links
Landscape on the Links
Coppercreek LandscapingCoppercreek Landscaping
With their house backing onto a historic golf course, the homeowners wanted to better take advantage of the landscape and energy of the links. A roof addition with an infrared heater creates covered entertaining space that they can enjoy throughout the year.

Rustic Patio with a Water Feature 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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