It’s time to transform your backyard into a comfortable, cozy, and welcoming space, a place you’ll be proud to share with your friends and family. Just like interior design, choosing the right materials and decorations is essential to creating the atmosphere of your dreams. We’ve put together several examples of backyard patios with paving stones or custom landscaping. Let yourself be inspired by these examples, which can help you create your own ideal environment for relaxation.
The credit for each of these inspirations is given with each photo.
1. Smooth paving stones — Modern and urban
These large and smooth paving stones, captured by Vincent Sheppard, give this patio a modern, refined, and urban feel. With minimalist dark wood and metal furniture, the space is perfect for gatherings with friends and colleagues.
2. Patio paved with aged slabs — Simple and traditional
This uniform paving of aged slabs gives priority to rustic outdoor furniture and breathing space. Captured by Better Home & Gardens, the wooden table and chairs complement the paving, which exudes tradition and peace of mind. A perfect place for family dinners after a day’s work.
2. Modern pergola with plain concrete foundation — a comfortable space
This beautiful space adorned with plants and pale but warm furniture was captured by Better Homes & Gardens. With the dark wood pergola providing protection from the sun, there’s nothing better than sitting on a sofa to take a nap or enjoy an afternoon snack. The smooth concrete slab contrasts with the choice of materials, creating a place where you could comfortably lounge and read all day.
4. Modern fireplace with paving stones and gravel — comfortable and bucolic
This bowl-shaped fireplace captured by House & Home inspired a modern and minimalist decor, with comfortable outdoor seating to enjoy the fire in the evening. The combination of large paving stones and gravel creates a look that is modern but still aligned with the natural surroundings of the home.
5. Brick paving — rustic and warm
This beautiful red-brick patio creates a warm and inviting outdoor space. The patio becomes an outdoor living room. It encourages you to sit down with a glass of white wine and some charcuterie with friends. The minimalist seating and sofas, captured here by Better Home & Gardens, are ideal for encouraging conversation in good company.
6. Concrete paving stones and wooden patio — a combination to consider
This Montreal backyard was captured by House & Home and perfectly balances modern and traditional materials to create a private, comfortable, and welcoming space for visitors. The wooden patio naturally gives way to the natural grounds, where paving stones blend into the decor and surround the fireplace. The whole area is enclosed by a wooden fence that matches the patio and plants, which ensures the privacy of the residents. A place to dream about!
7. Coloured paving stones — coordinating with the furniture
Even a small patio can make a big impression! These grey, blue, and brown interlock paving stones create the perfect space for sipping coffee on weekend mornings while watching the birds. With furniture that matches the paving stones, this bold stylistic choice really shines. Captured by Better Homes & Gardens.
8. Gravel and low walls — between indoors and outdoors
Finally, this modern fireplace captured by Architectural Digest uses gravel framed by low natural stone walls to create a welcoming space centred around a modern fire pit. The wooden seats, parasols, and ottomans produce a paradoxical effect: the comfort of an indoor foyer, but very clearly outdoors.
Inspired? It’s time to act.
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