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Traditional Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Renovation
Backyard Renovation
Precision Homecrafters, LLCPrecision Homecrafters, LLC
Chis Luker Photography
Brick Fireplace with Flagstone Accents
Brick Fireplace with Flagstone Accents
COLAO & PETER Luxury Outdoor LivingCOLAO & PETER Luxury Outdoor Living
Traditional brick fireplace with flame-finished flagstone accents including a rare radius cut flagstone firebox opening. Flagstone paving with a brick herringbone pattern inlay in hearth area.
Patios
Patios
Chris DiSabatinoChris DiSabatino
Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.
Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.
Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.
Natural thin veneer stone with flagstone wall caps/mantle/hearth
Farm to Table-Chappaqua NY
Farm to Table-Chappaqua NY
Legacy Construction Northeast LLCLegacy Construction Northeast LLC
Carol Kurth Architecture, PC , Peter Krupenye Photography
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL
Rolling Landscapes Inc.Rolling Landscapes Inc.
Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
Downes Swimming Pool CompanyDownes Swimming Pool Company
outdoor fireplace with pergola perimeter
Small space, Big Impact
Small space, Big Impact
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
A spill pot fountain adds a relaxing sound to this backyard retreat. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
Paver and blue stone patio
Paver and blue stone patio
Signature Patio & Landscape Co.Signature Patio & Landscape Co.
Paver and blue stone patio space for entertaining
Wooden stairway
Wooden stairway
Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.
Deck steps leading to stone patio.
Outdoor Kitchen and pergola Project in South Florida
Outdoor Kitchen and pergola Project in South Florida
LuxapatioLuxapatio
A complete contemporary backyard project was taken to another level of design. This amazing backyard was completed in the beginning of 2013 in Weston, Florida. The project included an Outdoor Kitchen with equipment by Lynx, and finished with Emperador Light Marble and a Spanish stone on walls. Also, a 32” X 16” wooden pergola attached to the house with a customized wooden wall for the TV on a structured bench with the same finishes matching the Outdoor Kitchen. The project also consist of outdoor furniture by The Patio District, pool deck with gold travertine material, and an ivy wall with LED lights and custom construction with Black Absolute granite finish and grey stone on walls. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our website at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online. You can also visit our showroom located in the Doral Design District (3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122) or contact us at 305-477-5141. URL http://www.luxapatio.com
Dover Home
Dover Home
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Bluestone patio with custom fireplace and sitting walls.
Flagstone Patio with Moss
Flagstone Patio with Moss
Bloom Concrete & Landscape DesignBloom Concrete & Landscape Design
Lauren Bloom
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
Sunroom and deck, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Sunroom and deck, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Project Details - Stone Terrace, walkway and Garden wall, Azek decking and Railling, Beadboard ceiling and landscaping
Water walls
Water walls
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Water walls by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
Traditional Lower Patio - Elm Grove, WI
Traditional Lower Patio - Elm Grove, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A natural stone fireplace extends the season in this Wisconsin backyard. The sunken patio provides a secluded space away from the main dining patio. Westhauser Photography
Just a Fabulous Place to call Home
Just a Fabulous Place to call Home
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
An outdoor kitchen adjacent to the family dining area offers well-lighted space for food preparation, with bar height seating, a stainless steel grill, refrigerator and a bluestone footrest.
Tropical Oasis
Tropical Oasis
Straightline Design, Inc.Straightline Design, Inc.
Outdoor fireplace with pool lounging
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape

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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