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Traditional Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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3 Season Room Feature
3 Season Room Feature
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.
Outdoor Kitchen and firepit
Outdoor Kitchen and firepit
Ispiri Design-BuildIspiri Design-Build
Existing mature pine trees canopy this outdoor living space. The homeowners had envisioned a space to relax with their large family and entertain by cooking and dining, cocktails or just a quiet time alone around the firepit. The large outdoor kitchen island and bar has more than ample storage space, cooking and prep areas, and dimmable pendant task lighting. The island, the dining area and the casual firepit lounge are all within conversation areas of each other. The overhead pergola creates just enough of a canopy to define the main focal point; the natural stone and Dekton finished outdoor island.
Outdoor Cabana
Outdoor Cabana
Hestia Construction & DesignHestia Construction & Design
Clark
Clark
Rescom Landscaping, Inc.Rescom Landscaping, Inc.
Business Photo Pro / Klee Van Hamersveld
Outdoor Living Room – Lawn & Patio in Edina, MN
Outdoor Living Room – Lawn & Patio in Edina, MN
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Ms. Homeowner had already purchased furniture in a style she liked and the designer took that as inspiration for the patio and border garden. Guided by the principles of symmetry, repetition, balance, and clean lines – the final design was a perfect fit for the homeowners' sense of style. Photography by Drew Gray
Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Landscape design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.
Sammamish Outdoor Living
Sammamish Outdoor Living
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Our clients wanted to create a backyard that would grow with their young family as well as with their extended family and friends. Entertaining was a huge priority! This family-focused backyard was designed to equally accommodate play and outdoor living/entertaining. The outdoor living spaces needed to accommodate a large number of people – adults and kids. Urban Oasis designed a deck off the back door so that the kitchen could be 36” height, with a bar along the outside edge at 42” for overflow seating. The interior space is approximate 600 sf and accommodates both a large dining table and a comfortable couch and chair set. The fire pit patio includes a seat wall for overflow seating around the fire feature (which doubles as a retaining wall) with ample room for chairs. The artificial turf lawn is spacious enough to accommodate a trampoline and other childhood favorites. Down the road, this area could be used for bocce or other lawn games. The concept is to leave all spaces large enough to be programmed in different ways as the family’s needs change. A steep slope presents itself to the yard and is a focal point. Planting a variety of colors and textures mixed among a few key existing trees changed this eyesore into a beautifully planted amenity for the property. Jimmy White Photography
Patios/Pool Deck
Patios/Pool Deck
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
Belgard Design Gallery
Belgard Design Gallery
Outside InsightOutside Insight
Firepit Ambiance
Firepit Ambiance
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
natural stone firepit with thermaled granite capstones. Square-rectangular bluestone terrace
French Country Style Home
French Country Style Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
British West Indies Inspired Custom Home in Winter Park Florida
British West Indies Inspired Custom Home in Winter Park Florida
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
Modern Coastal at Manhattan Beach
Modern Coastal at Manhattan Beach
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Meghan Bob Photography
Lambert Drive Pool Pergola
Lambert Drive Pool Pergola
DaCruz Segal Architecture llcDaCruz Segal Architecture llc
Jeffrey Edward Tryon/Princeton Design Collaborative
Lewes Yard Transformation
Lewes Yard Transformation
Ashton Pools By DesignAshton Pools By Design
Lime Orchard
Lime Orchard
Tracie Butler Interior DesignTracie Butler Interior Design
ENTERTAIN
ENTERTAIN
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
For more photos of this project see: LEBLANC
Our Work
Our Work
Earth Green LandsEarth Green Lands
Terraced Backyard
Terraced Backyard
Outdoor Digs LLCOutdoor Digs LLC
Terraced backyard, complete with Techo-Bloc patio, pergola, landscape lighting and flowing landscape!
Tasset Residence(ASID Design Excellence Award Total Remodel & 1st Place kitchen)
Tasset Residence(ASID Design Excellence Award Total Remodel & 1st Place kitchen)
AB Design Elements, LLCAB Design Elements, LLC

Traditional Patio with Natural Stone Paving 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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