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Small Rustic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Pizza Oven, Wood Fired
Outdoor Pizza Oven, Wood Fired
Grills'n Ovens LLCGrills'n Ovens LLC
A unique wood fired outdoor pizza oven! Does your patio roar? Well this one almost does. This outdoor pizza oven is truly a pet. This oven is located in California. Inside is our Volta pizza oven kit and outside is work of art. It is as functional as it is beautiful - a Volta kit can go up to 1100F for hunting speed pizzas. Real Neapolitan style.
Wilkerson Project
Wilkerson Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Tracie Newey
Natural stone steps - landings
Natural stone steps - landings
Outdoor Living Spaces, LLC - FAPLDOutdoor Living Spaces, LLC - FAPLD
Porch in the Preserve
Porch in the Preserve
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Single Family Residential | The Art of Décor | Spanish style home
Single Family Residential | The Art of Décor | Spanish style home
Redkorp Inc - Design & ConstructionRedkorp Inc - Design & Construction
Art can completely transform any space and enhance it's natural Rustic beauty. Every element in this project was influenced by an artistic point of view. Attention to details brings a synergy to the overall project. Complete remodel | lot: 4,060 Sq. Ft | Home 1100-1200 sqft. Hedged and gated, charming authentic 1924 Spanish in the Melrose District. Private front and back yard, rooms open to yard through French doors. High covered ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, central ac, low maintenance drought tolerant landscaping, one car garage with new electric door, and driveway.
Kootenay Brownstone Steps in Paving Stone Walkway
Kootenay Brownstone Steps in Paving Stone Walkway
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
The Dennis Project
The Dennis Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
Pratt Guys designed and built this Pratt Guys signature 2-post, cantilever pergola, shading this outdoor kitchen featuring a stacked stone face with concrete countertops, Twin Eagles BBQ Grill and True refrigerator. --- The Dennis project, designed and built by Pratt Guys, January 2017 - Photo owned by Pratt Guys - NOTE: Can ONLY be used online, digitally, TV and print WITH written permission from Pratt Guys. (PrattGuys.com)
海の崖っぷちのSOHO
海の崖っぷちのSOHO
戸島健二郎建築設計戸島健二郎建築設計
Summer time S'mores
Summer time S'mores
Aspen Falls Landscape & ConstructionAspen Falls Landscape & Construction
Belgard
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
King Concrete Ottawa Inc.King Concrete Ottawa Inc.
Curved Wood Deck
Curved Wood Deck
Mr. Fixit Renovations LtdMr. Fixit Renovations Ltd
Completed and lovely, this deck will be enjoyed for years to come.
Vintage Brick Walkway
Vintage Brick Walkway
B & B Outdoor Solutions LLCB & B Outdoor Solutions LLC
Grill Island Outdoor Kitchen and Gathering Spot
Grill Island Outdoor Kitchen and Gathering Spot
All Things BarbecueAll Things Barbecue
Built under an existing patio roof, this compact and efficient kitchen features a powerful Napoleon gas grill surrounded by a veneered, natural stone that matches the columns of the nearby pool house. Underneath the Napoleon grill is a 36” combo storage and propane rollout that helps keep things tidy before, during, and after the party, while an outdoor refrigerator keeps juice boxes and brews cold 24/7.
Outdoor Bar & Grill
Outdoor Bar & Grill
Vision ConstructionVision Construction
This bar and grill entertainment space was built under a 3 season room that sits right next to a beautiful in ground pool. This rustic space features metal cabinetry, stone surrounds, beautiful granite countertops, composite walls, and a tin ceiling.
Camp 88 revisited
Camp 88 revisited
MA StudiosMA Studios
Chibi Moku
Walkways & Steps
Walkways & Steps
Design One LandscapingDesign One Landscaping
Rustic Aged Bronze Wall Sconce
Rustic Aged Bronze Wall Sconce
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
Rustic patio with fireplace and Aged Bronze finish outdoor wall lights
Durango Family Home
Durango Family Home
Classique BuildersClassique Builders
Scott Griggs Photography
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Mechanicsville
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Mechanicsville
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Flagstone patio and fire pit
Flagstone patio and fire pit
RIDGEVIEW LANDSCAPINGRIDGEVIEW LANDSCAPING
Ridgeview Landscaping, LLC

Small 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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