Create a stylish new look for your patio. Get inspiration from our tips.
You don't have to use boring paving stones. Try something a little different to make your patio unique:
Block paving using pretty pink and grey bricks can brighten up your patio and give it a European feel
Concreting you patio may sound a bit grim, but teamed up with fashionable steel furniture and planters, it can give an cool, ultra-modern feel
Alternatively, surface concrete patios with colourful pebbles and seashells, to achieve a windswept 'bay' look
All things Mediterranean are good for patios, so why not try ceramic tiles paired with glazed or earthy terracotta plant pots
Go crazy with crazy paving. It's easy to do, fun and you can design your own look
For an economic, natural look, consider including loose materials such as pea gravel, bark, or wood chips in your patio plan. It's also good in terms of drainage
Gravel can be raked into patterns for a Japanese garden style look, or used as a decorative filler with other materials
A stylish, but more expensive idea is a wooden deck. Either free standing or house-attached, it provides a solid, relatively durable surface, requiring minimum maintenance. Great for parties and entertaining
See also on Lifestyle:
Decking Made Easy - Our easy D.I.Y guide to installing great looking decking.
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