Do you long for a patio that reminds you of a walk through the Tuscan countryside? Perhaps you want to create the perfect patio for starting a container garden in an English cottage style. No matter what your preferred style is, choosing the right stone or pavers for your patio is the first step in paving the way to a design style that will make your dreams come true.

Tuscany Style

Tuscan style is all about colors rich with warm and earthy tones. Let the colors of the Tuscany landscape be your guide, and select natural stone or pavers in deep reds or the color of clay to get your patio off to a perfect start. Consider purchasing additional stone to design a matching walkway to enhance the charming look of your patio design.

Don't limit yourself to the traditional square for a patio. If you have the backyard space, consider paving a wide walkway that goes out to your patio in the center of the yard. Add a Mediterranean style pergola over the patio, and finish the look with iron furniture and terra cotta flowerpots brimming with cheerful sunflowers.

English Garden Style

If your dream patio is one that evokes thoughts of relaxing while sipping tea in an English cottage garden, choosing the right patio stone can make your dreams come alive. Materials in original English gardens mainly consist of concrete pavers or salvaged materials, so think simplicity and choose stone or pavers for the base of your patio that appear plain and are light in color.

Use two or more styles of pavers or stone if you wish to duplicate the style of old English gardens that were known for being whimsical in nature. Fill your patio with wicker or teak furnishings to follow the cottage tradition. Get extravagant with flowers in containers and planted in beds along the patio, because you have no such thing as too many flowers in an English cottage garden.

Rustic Style

If you are inspired by the colors and elements of the great outdoors, a rustic style patio is a place where you will likely spend all your free time relaxing and soaking in everything of the world around you. Choosing the best patio stone for rustic design won't be difficult, as natural stone is the very essence of rustic style. Any stone will work, so give yourself the freedom to select the one that catches your eye first.

Maximize your rustic style patio by adding chunky wooden furniture. A firepit is a nice addition and is sure to be the focal point of all your rustic-style entertaining. Surround your patio with lush decorative grasses, and add a pergola made from rustic logs to complete the look.

Contemporary Style

If an uncluttered lifestyle brings you peace and happiness, designing a contemporary patio will give you the place of your dreams to relax after a long day at work. Clean lines and fuss-free design is the hallmark of contemporary style. Look for patio pavers and natural stone that will complement the straight lines and unspoiled style that make contemporary so popular.

A simple stone firepit or fountain makes a nice addition to a contemporary patio and can help soften the straight lines and add coziness to the space. Adding greenery to your patio will provide a subtle pop of color, but keep plants to a minimum to avoid a cluttered look. Complete the look with patio furniture in a neutral color palette.

The perfect patio is one that begins with a beautiful foundation. Choosing the right stone to match your patio design needs will help you create a great place to relax and entertain friends and family. Contact The Rock Garden to discuss what stone or pavers will help you achieve the patio design of your dreams.