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Rustic Patio with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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a Loggia with an Outdoor Kitchen and Living Room
a Loggia with an Outdoor Kitchen and Living Room
B. Gordon Builders, Inc.B. Gordon Builders, Inc.
This elevated pavilion also allows you to overlook the rest of your property, admiring your great outdoor living space.
Gull Lake 4
Gull Lake 4
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
Garland, TX detached covered patio (cabana) and shade pergola addition
Garland, TX detached covered patio (cabana) and shade pergola addition
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
This custom backyard cabana is one part of a multi-faceted outdoor design that features a stain and stamp patio and walkways, a fire pit and custom shade pergola.
Buckhaven Pavilion
Buckhaven Pavilion
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
Modern Ski Home
Modern Ski Home
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Dickson, TN Outdoor Oasis
Dickson, TN Outdoor Oasis
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Eco-Friendly Pool Retreat in Montpelier
Eco-Friendly Pool Retreat in Montpelier
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews, North Carolina
Kevin Carpenter InteriorsKevin Carpenter Interiors
Braeswood Place Outdoor Covered Patio, Sunroom and Balcony
Braeswood Place Outdoor Covered Patio, Sunroom and Balcony
Remodelers of HoustonRemodelers of Houston
Detached covered patio made of custom milled cypress which is durable and weather-resistant. Amenities include a full outdoor kitchen, masonry wood burning fireplace and porch swing.
Golf Course Living
Golf Course Living
CC Designs LLCCC Designs LLC
Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
Outdoor grill station, patio and gazebo
Outdoor grill station, patio and gazebo
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
This outdoor space is perfect for barbecues and gatherings. We built a patio, built-in grill and gazebo to give these homeowners the perfect little backyard retreat
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors
Blueprint StudioBlueprint Studio
Portfolio 3
Portfolio 3
Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & PaversOutdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers
Outdoor fireplace with grill island and big green egg
Outdoor fireplace with grill island and big green egg
Ayers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLCAyers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLC
Deer Lake Project
Deer Lake Project
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Large boulder outcroppings define the living space and anchor the edges of the random Fon du Lac slab and moss patio. Photo credit: George Dzahristos
Fountain, Patio Cover, & Outdoor Kitchen
Fountain, Patio Cover, & Outdoor Kitchen
Urban Oasis Outdoor LivingUrban Oasis Outdoor Living
Betzel Project
Betzel Project
Four Seasons of GeorgiaFour Seasons of Georgia
Outdoor Kitchen Fort Worth
Outdoor Kitchen Fort Worth
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Open louvers on a clear day allow for airflow and visibility while still providing privacy from the neighbors

Rustic Patio with All Types of Cover 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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