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Paver patios are some of the most durable, attractive, and easy-to-assemble styles.
A patio made to last must be built with strong and durablepatio materialslike pavers.
Below, find design ideas to inspire you as you create your own paver patio.
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Flat, smooth, even surfaces are necessary for dining areas,living rooms, and for accessibility.
Conversely, ultra-smooth surfaces like concrete or polished granite can become slippery when wet.
Envision Landscape Studio
Apply slip-resistantcoatings to high-traffic surfaces that have the potential for becoming slick.
Even objects as simple as brooms or rakes can create attractive textural surfaces.
Stone Options
Visit a local stone yard or supplier to discover available paver styles.
Donald Pell
Popular types of stone includeflagstone,cobblestones, veneer stone, and cut stone.
The ipe is finished with a mahogany wood stain for a rich warm hue.
“I prefer simple paving details and the timelessness of using regional stone.”
Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Contemporary Cement Patio
Mindy Gayer Design Co.
The cobblestone-like pavers are a good aesthetic match to the feathery greenery surrounding the walkway.
These stone pavers have a cobblestone-like shape but feature a cleaner texture with less irregularity.
Avalon Northwest
The choice of paver feels traditional, yet modern.
Using patio furnishings that tie into the color of the house lets the patio fade into the background more.
Tragically, this property was destroyed in the region’s devastating wildfires.
Gregory Davis & Associates
Grasses, succulents, and drought-tolerant perennials were planted around the perimeter for year-round beauty in the California climate.
ArchitectRisa Boyerdesigned the 2x4.5-foot fire pit herself, which is connected to an underground gas line.
Adding cacti, grasses, and sandy-toned patio furniture feels cohesive with the pavers.
Nor-Sun
The stone’s mottled texture keeps the patio feeling organic and soft.
In addition to a garden, and dining set, there’s also room for a mobile fire pit.
DesignerKate Martinrandomly inserted 4x4-inch granite cobblestones with 24-inch square variegated bluestones, set over a rough slab of concrete.
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Plus, it evokes the brick or cobblestone streets of a romantic old city.
That bright green grass growing between the Stepstone Inc. pavers is artificial turf.
Rectangular pavers have a consistent shape, making them a great choice for a modern backyard.
Heuttl Landscape Architecture
Bright throw pillows and plants that provide pops of color keep this otherwise neutral space visually interesting.
The stone pavers have slight color variations ranging from pale gray to a latte brown.
A neutral-toned rug anchoring the dining table adds a modern touch.
Shades of Green
They are made to resemble brick, stone, and other paving materials.
This is a great option to achieve a traditional, sophisticated look without as much effort.
The fireplace wall is covered with Boston ivy.
Risa Boyer
Make this choice for a more relaxed, cozy patio look.
This Venice, CA patio features mixed sizes of circular pavers embedded in a sea of pea gravel.
Coates also made the cast-in-place concretefire pit.
Design byLiving With Lolo/ Photo byLife Created
The filler between the pavers is colored crushed marble.
The bluestone feels sleek, yet natural and lets the rustic stone accents shine.
Covered Paver Patio
A covered paver patio helps you feel safe and secluded.
Southview Designs
These Saltillo pavers work well with this Spanish-influenced home’s stucco walls and rustic door.
It blends seamlessly with the large wooden dining table, metal chairs, and other special Spanish design elements.
The rusty red tone also mimics the low roof, making the space cohesive.
Design byCalimia Home/ Photo by Jeanne Canto
This keeps the flooring subdued and not overwhelming to the eye.
Instead, you are more drawn to the stunning wooden beams, outdoor lighting, and greenery.
A concrete patio is cheaper compared to a paver patio since it typically requires less time and labor.
Kate Martin Design
Pavers can cost nearly double what concrete can per square foot.
Cobblestones are the most durable pavers, lasting up to 100 years.
They are followed by interlocking pavers and concrete, lasting up to 40 or 50 years with proper maintenance.
Kate Marker Interiors
Downsides to using pavers for a patio include difficulty of installation, potentially being costly, and weed growth.
A paver patio made from concrete pavers is typically the least expensive option.
Brick pavers are also fairly cost effective.
Ron Sangha
How Much Does A Paver Patio Cost?HomeAdvisor.
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