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Exciting Considerations for Designing Your Dream Patio…

There are many options available when designing a patio! Below, we’ll explore how you can use our patio paving to create the garden you’ve always dreamed of.

 Laying Patterns

Mixed Sizes

Mixed Sizes, also known as Project Packs, are an excellent way to create original and interesting random patio designs using various sizes of slabs. The four different sizes of pavers allow you to craft a unique patio layout, which is a popular choice. This approach beautifully showcases the distinct qualities of each slab, allowing the natural tones and colour variations to complement each other and create a one-of-a-kind finish for your space.

Take a look at some of our favourite designs below, all created using our Patio Kits!

A garden with a stone patio, lush greenery, and blooming flowers. A wooden arbor with climbing plants stands in the foreground, and a light green shed is visible in the background. Trimmed bushes and a variety of plants enhance the landscape.
Wet black stone patio with irregular rectangular tiles, bordered by a small patch of lush green grass and leafy shrubs in the background, under natural daylight.
A landscaped backyard with a multi-level patio featuring stone tiles. There are steps leading to a grassy area with planter boxes. The garden is bordered by black fences, and there are trees and bushes surrounding the space.
A neatly arranged stone patio with rectangular and square tiles in earthy tones. The patio is bordered by a wooden fence and surrounded by various plants and small trees.
A patio with stone tiles features a black wrought iron table and two chairs. Surrounding the area are various potted plants, including a red-leafed tree and lush greenery. A pink towel hangs on a chair, and a wooden bench is in the background.
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Single-Sized Paving

Single-sized paving slabs are ideal for creating a modern patio design. Their larger size can also enhance the sense of space in your garden! Choose from the popular 600×900 slabs, or opt for smaller sizes like the 600×600 pavers to find the perfect fit for your design.

The expansive outdoor patio showcases Quartz White Outdoor Porcelain Paving Tiles, sized at 600mm x 600mm x 20mm. Two brick planters filled with greenery border the edge, and a glass door in the background opens into a building. Beyond the patio, a grassy area with more plants can be seen.
A patio featuring HS Grey Porcelain tiles in a large 600mm x 900mm format enhances its elegance with their light-colored appearance. In the corner, a round water feature surrounded by small stones adds charm, while wooden fencing separates the space from a wooden deck area adorned with outdoor furniture. The natural paving seamlessly blends into this serene outdoor retreat.
A driveway paved with large, glossy Black Limestone Sawn Edge tiles, wet from rain, hosts a black SUV parked on a lighter brick section. Green shrubs outline the edge of the garden in front of the house.

Bullnose Steps

Steps can serve more than just a functional purpose in your garden. If your garden features multiple levels, consider using Bullnose Steps to elegantly connect your patio to other areas of your outdoor space. These steps can enhance the overall aesthetic, adding a touch of sophistication to your environment. Their smooth surfaces provide a luxurious finish, making them an ideal choice for traditional or classic patio designs.

A contemporary garden featuring ivory mint sandstone bullnose steps that ascend to an artificial grass area. The patio showcases large tiles with a gray hue. Positioned to the right is a potted plant adorned with pink flowers, all enclosed within a wooden fence. The steps are crafted using the Ivory Mint Bullnose 900x350x35mm sample.
A set of six outdoor steps featuring black limestone bullnose edging, each with metal edge grips and bordered by low brick walls with metal railings. A maintenance area is marked by tape on one step, while bushes are visible on the left side.
Close-up of a poolside paved with Ivory Mint Bullnose 900mm x 350mm x 35mm, leading to the edge of a blue swimming pool. These tiles have a smooth texture and slightly varied color patterns, providing an elegant natural paving aesthetic.

Centrepieces

Designing your patio around a centrepiece can provide a natural focal point for your garden. Whether it’s a seating area, dining space, fire pit, or a sandstone circle, having a focal point is an excellent place to start!

You could even consider using your lawn as the centrepiece of your garden. An edging solution, such as Granite Setts, works effectively to create a design within an existing lawn and offers a contemporary finish.

A patio with a round table and five chairs under a beige umbrella. The table is set with drinks and snacks. The area is surrounded by wooden fencing, plants, and a stone wall, with trees in the background.
A modern outdoor patio with gray stone tile flooring and gray brick walls. A sleek, square white fire pit is centered on the patio. The background shows a tall wooden fence with trees behind it.

Lighting

Light colours can give your patio a summer feel all year round and create a greater sense of space in your garden by brightening up any dark and dingy corners that may not receive much natural light.

Our Fossil Mint Sandstone are ideal examples of light-colored paving options that bring life to your garden. The blend of beige, ivory, and cream tones works beautifully in areas with abundant plant life and flowers, especially during the spring and summer!

Fossil mint mixed sizes

Porcelain Paving

Porcelain paving is an excellent choice for creating a modern patio design with a luxurious finish. This man-made stone is low-maintenance, scratch-resistant, and remarkably durable, making it a great alternative to natural stone for driveways. Additionally, its non-slip properties make it ideal for use around swimming pools and hot tubs.

We offer a variety of finishes in our porcelain paving collection, each designed to replicate the look of natural stone while providing unique visual qualities. This modern, designer aesthetic is sure to impress!

Explore our complete range of porcelain paving today!

A modern patio showcasing large Brazilian Black Outdoor Porcelain Paving Tiles, measuring 600mm x 900mm x 20mm, with a polished finish. These dark tiles are beautifully bordered by smaller, lighter tiles. A wicker chair rests against a pristine white wall, and several vibrant pots filled with plants are arranged near a partition.
A patio with Aosta Crema Outdoor Porcelain Paving Tiles showcases a wooden pergola. Beneath the pergola, there's a table accompanied by four woven chairs. In the background, a brick house can be seen, and the area is enclosed by a fence.
A contemporary patio showcases Kandla Grey Outdoor Porcelain Paving Tiles in a 600mm x 900mm size, forming a sleek expanse. It features a single step leading to stylish glass patio doors and is complemented by an adjoining brick wall. The area is enclosed by a wooden fence and adorned with several potted plants. A lantern-style light fixture is elegantly placed on the tiles.

Traditional Patios

Natural stone paving and traditional patio designs complement each other perfectly. Textured options like our Rustic Copper Slate or Riven Sandstone Paving are ideal for creating a timeless patio that will never go out of style. The earthy tones of the paving lend a natural and organic feel to your outdoor space, which harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding elements. By using riven sandstone or slate, you can achieve a blend of modern and traditional styles, featuring a lightly textured surface that adds a weathered charm.

A freshly paved patio features Autumn Brown Indian Sandstone Paving Slabs in hand-cut, mixed sizes, laid out in geometrical shapes next to a brick house. The area is adorned with a small bush and potted plants, creating a tidy and inviting outdoor space.
A newly landscaped backyard features a circular patch of green artificial grass in the center, surrounded by stone paving. A wooden fence encloses the area, and a small garden shed is visible on the right. The sky is partly cloudy.
A damp patio showing Copper Slate 20mm Calibrated Mixed Size tiles in earthy hues of brown, gray, and orange. Two potted plants with cone-shaped shrubs are positioned near a brick wall in the background, and the surface beautifully reflects the sky.

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