Outdoor living space
6K+LưuThis series is for everyone, if you are creating a new patio, adding another ,or accessorizing what you have.As in constructing a house we are creating from the ground up. This post will address the outdoor floor. Like the above image, most of our spaces are attached to the house explore a few of the options
6K+LưuBut you might opt to add an additional space, for intimate conversation, reading and for being in the garden versus only having one space from which all activity and viewing occurs. Let’s
6K+LưuGRASS. The least expensive option. The only downside is having to move the furniture in
order to mow
6K+LưuWith brick and limestone
6K+LưuAdore these checkerboard patterns. If the stones are set properly, you can mow over
everything, including the stones
6K+LưuCONCRETE. Fairly standard, but with such creativity as above, concrete can become interesting. It can also be stained to blend with your exterior colors
6K+LưuDECKING. Adaptable and versatile
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6K+LưuSee what I mean? Combined with blue stone it is stunning!
6K+LưuWhen crafted with tight joinery, it enables you to paint patterns. How classic is harlequin?
Degree of difficulty? HIGH
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6K+LưuMortared joints. Notice the color change? Depending on where you live the stones can take
on different shades
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6K+Lưu”Thermal” cut on all sides, including top and bottom, providing a very smooth surface
6K+LưuManufactured stone with cobbles sunk in the ground and mortared. Love the softness of the plantings between the squares
6K+LưuPEA GRAVEL. In the right setting this is my favorite; organic, inexpensive and
interactive……the crunch underfoot
6K6K+LưuBLUESTONE. YES!!! Thermal cut, ‘blue select’6K+Lưu6K+LưuA section near our pool. This is called
‘full range’ bluestone, not as blue, not as expensive
