Paver patios can beautify any property, no matter how large or how small. They offer a wide flexibility in design choices, and they can fit in any space. Pavers are also easy to maintain, and a patio made of pavers can be more easily repaired than a concrete patio.
Because there are so many design choices for paver patios, you may have a hard time deciding which would be right for your property. The patio design professionals at Triad Associates have many paver patio ideas up their sleeve and can give you expert advice on how to maximize the potential of your property with the perfect paver patio design. Here are 15 paver patio ideas to start considering for your backyard:
1. Utilize Natural Stone
When you think of paver patios, you may think of grids of square stone. While that can be beautiful, it is certainly not your only option. Natural stone allows you to create a more rustic look with freeform shapes and earthy tones. The style of a natural stone patio blends in more seamlessly with the surrounding area.
2. Use Ground Cover
Often, the space between pavers is filled with sand, small pebbles, or even mortar. But you can create a beautiful look by planting ground cover between the stones instead. You can plant grass, but if you choose a natural ground cover, you will get more even and long-lasting coverage. The ground cover will create a gorgeous splash of green within your paver patio, adding an interesting contrast to the design.
3. Implement Paver Pathways
Your patio is not likely to be a freestanding entity. Instead, it likely needs to connect to other parts of your property, such as the entry to your home, a garden, or your driveway. You can also use the paver stones to create a pathway to these other sections of your property. Creating these pathways will create a more cohesive design for your exterior, enhancing the overall appeal.
4. Showcase a Fire Pit
A fire pit is an amazing paver patio idea and makes a lovely centerpiece for a patio, as it gives you a nice focal point for relaxing in the evenings, and it provides a space to roast marshmallows or other light snacks. When designing your paver patio, you can plan to make the fire pit the center of the design, choosing stones and patterns that will display it best. You can even mix and match stones to create a unique design.
5. Banded Paver Design
Circular paver patios create the perfect opportunity for a banded paver design. Choose a contrasting stone that can form a nice band around the entire edge of the patio, giving it a finished look. You’ll make the patio appear self-contained, rather than a simple add-on to the space.
6. Create Borders
Most people put all their focus on selecting the stone and pattern when creating their paver patios. But don’t overlook the border design! Combined with rockscaping, a paver patio idea can be to choose a border of accent stones, either in a different color or material (or both) to create a nice finishing contrast. You can even experiment with having two or three borders running parallel to each other. Try out different colors, shapes, and materials to see what best complements the overall design.
7. Play with Colors
There are so many more options for your patio than simple gray. You can choose from a variety of colors and shades for unique and vibrant designs. When bouncing around different paver patio ideas, try experimenting with different color combinations to produce different designs. For example, you might choose complementary shades of the same stone for a variegated look. Or you might choose contrasting colors to create borders or designs within the patio. Your design consultant can help you explore the options and find what would produce the best results for your property.
8. Pavers with River Rock
River rock makes a lovely contrast stone for just about any hardscaping project. It can be an especially good choice for paver patio designs. For example, you might use it to fill in a small seating area just off the patio. Or you might use it to fill in the gaps between pavers or to fill in the space about a conjoining planted area. Play with contrasting colors and sizes to generate different design effects.
9. Covered Paver Patio
Sometimes, you want to get some fresh air and sunshine, but you don’t want to bake in the heat to get it. A paver patio idea can be to add a cover to ensure that you’re able to enjoy your outdoor space even if the weather isn’t the friendliest. The cover also provides some protection if it rains or snows, allowing you to enjoy being in nature without having to suffer the elements. Choose a cover design and materials that work well with your overall patio design, including the color, shape, and type of stone used.
10. Create a Clean Look
Hardscaping can take on a variety of looks depending on the materials you use and the other elements of the design. You can create a clean look for your paver patio by choosing a geometric design with smooth, monochromatic stones with little gap between them. Such a design will create a striking look that is both modern and sophisticated. Pair it with strategic landscaping and furniture choices.
11. Zone Different Areas
The more space you have for your paver patio, the more options you have for its design. For example, you can wrap the patio around a corner of your home or your porch, and you can create zones for different areas, such as for sitting, for dining, or for enjoying a fire pit. You might even consider choosing different stones or borders to delineate these zones. Your hardscaping designer can help you explore the possibilities of these paver patio ideas to create the maximum design impact while getting the most practical use from the space.
12. Pavers with Gravel
You have a lot of options for filling the spaces between your pavers and around the border of your patio. Consider using gravel to create a nice contrast with the paver stone. The gravel can come in different sizes and colors, giving you some options to be flexible in your design. Work with your design to experiment with different combinations of paver stones and gravel, as well as their placement.
13. Accentuate a Deck
Many people use their deck as their main outdoor space to relax or entertain. However, if you have a deck, it doesn’t have to be your only option. Instead of ending your deck with grass or other landscaping, you can surround or accentuate it with a paver patio. You can create multiple layers and zones of outdoor space to relax or to spend time with family and friends. The patio also gives you additional options to decorate with hardscaping, such as with a fire pit, water feature, columns, lighting, and more.
14. Multi-Level Landscaping
A sloped landscape requires some creative thinking when it comes to your hardscaping and landscaping. You can add a paver patio to one tier of your sloped landscape, then surround it with multi-level landscaping to both manage the land and to better order it. For example, you can plant shrubs below your patio and then flowers and ornamental grasses beside it. Choose plants that can slow erosion while also beautifying the space.
15. Surround a Fountain
A fountain or water feature is a wonderful paver patio idea and can be a lovely focal point, just like a fire pit. You can either put the fountain in the center of your patio, or you can build the patio around the water feature. For example, you could build a small fountain at one end of your patio, which could spill down into a lower level, where you build a secondary patio. The options will depend on the natural characteristics of your landscape, as well as any current hardscaping features.
Hire Triad Associates’ Patio Experts Today
The patio experts at Triad Associates are ready to help you get a beautiful paver patio that will transform your outdoor space, helping to improve the appeal of your home’s exterior while also giving you a lovely place to relax or to spend time with family and friends. Our experts are experienced in designing all types of paver patios, using a variety of different stones, achieving a variety of styles, and setting in all types of landscape. Call us today to schedule a consultation and begin the design process.
Our hardscaping professionals have been designing and building paver patios and other hardscape for Haverhill area residents for nearly four decades, and we have earned a reputation for our excellent workmanship and professional service. We know the ins-and-outs of many paver patio ideas and are happy to help you with yours! Whether you just want to get a new patio for your home or you want to design a whole new hardscape to transform your outdoor space, our designers are ready to help you. Our designers will work closely with you to understand your design vision, and they will thoroughly evaluate your space to ensure that all of the unique needs and challenges of the property are considered to create a successful design. Call us today to get started!
