Transforming your backyard with a patio is the perfect way to add living space and upscale the overall vibe, but it is easy to get overwhelmed with how many options are at your disposal.
Between different paver types, colors, arrangements, and combinations of all of the above, designing the perfect patio for your space may feel daunting, but it’s also an exciting project to undertake with all of that room to customize!
Once you take into account your backyard’s layout, the paver style you choose can both reflect your personal design style and act as a tool to maximize usability via sectioning. Once you choose your favorite pavers, everything starts coming together. Below are some of our favorite paver options and ideas to help get you started on your patio journey.
13 Beautiful & Unique Paver Design Ideas
Low-Contrast Pattern
These patios are simple but stylish with light and bright warm colored pavers and a low-contrast border using the same material laid in a different pattern.
Diagonal Checker
Channel the timeless yet contemporary look of a checker board pattern for your patio by using these 24” square pavers with medium contrast and no border.
Rustic Flagstone
If you are going for a more rustic feel for your patio, these irregular flagstone pavers with a 1’ wide, no contrast flagstone border allow for a more natural and effortless look.
Modern Concrete and Turf
These contemporary, light, squares are turned 45 degrees for an “area rug” of paving under the dining table and are bordered by the same pavers separated with artificial turf. This style combines a modern look with the feeling of nature for a calming effect.
Diagonal Grid
Similar to the Davis style, these square pavers are instead all the same light color in a diamond pattern separated by dark border pavers running between each square for a high contrast effect.
Shape Contrast
This style describes a combination of pavers that are the same color and texture, but differing shapes to distinguish between separate areas of the patio.
Modern Walkway
Add a mixture of modern large and light slab pavers in the living spaces with traditional, long, wood-textured pavers in the walkway areas and borders to give the space definition.
Pool Border
If your backyard has a pool, consider using this paver style that creates a border around the pool coping and walkways. The textured, dark pavers contrast against the smoother, light-colored main paver choice and add intrigue and framing to the water.
Segmented Brick
Despite all using the same brick and laying pattern, the sections can be differentiated from walkways by only changing the orientation and adding linear borders to separate each area. For large patios, this style is a great option to break up a vast space into smaller and more manageable sections (i.e. living and dining).
Circular Segments
Yards with retaining or seat walls can opt for these pavers that follow the curvature and reinforce the circular patterns in the paving with decorative border details. They are made of groupings of rounded pavers cutting through the main, rectangular paver field.
Fire Pit Wall
For patios with a seat wall border and a central fire pit, accent the transition between the different levels with a dark paver border around the edge of the patio and firepit for a high contrast comparison to the lighter color of the main paver.
Cobblestone Border
Another option for patios with a central firepit is molded cobblestone pavers that reinforce the round fire pit shape in two different colors before transitioning to a linear herringbone laying pattern that provides contrast in shape and texture to define the different spaces.
High Contrast Borders
On these patios, the warm colored main paver is split by triple borders of a molded paver for high contrast distinction in color and texture, with the lines bringing together the odd geometries between house and detached garage.
Professional Patio Design in Northern Virginia
Creating a standout patio starts with choosing a design that reflects your style while enhancing functionality. If the process feels overwhelming, remember that you’re not in it alone! Outdoor Spaces can help you find the right pavers, finishings, and layout for your unique space with our stylish patio designs. If you have any questions or feel ready to start putting your patio together, schedule a free consultation with Outdoor Spaces today!