Small Backyard Patio Design with Big Impact

The small size of this backyard patio required a long and lean, but smart design that is big on impact.

To achieve this, Unilock Bristol Valley in Steel Mountain was chosen as the main paver flooring, bringing a subtle surface texture and understated edge detail that carries a refined elegance to this backyard patio. As an EnduraColor product, Bristol Valley pavers come with a refined surface and long-lasting color thanks to a special manufacturing process that makes them an excellent paver choice for walkways and patios compared to traditional paving products.

The surface texture and color blending of Bristol Valley pavers work well when paired with Unilock Olde Quarry Wall in Granite, which is used to construct the encompassing retaining wall and multi-purpose outdoor kitchen. Olde Quarry Wall has a relaxed, natural appearance that feels timeless thanks to its antiqued patina. Unilock Ledgestone coping in Buff, which has a highly detailed surface texture thanks to Reala technology, is used to line the garden walls and step treads. It adds a rustic elegance and the ideal finishing touch to any outdoor vertical element. Olde Quarry Wall and Ledgestone coping are also used to construct a small rectangular fire pit, with patio chairs on either end to signify a quaint nook to keep warm at night.

The perimeter wall provides a cozy feel, while pillars on either side of the staircase add a touch of grandeur. Both pavers and walls feature an accent band of Unilock Copthorne in Basalt, which is also used as a double-wide border around the main paver floor to help delineate the edges of the space. Additionally, an inset row of Unilock Brussels Block runs parallel to the Copthorne running bond pattern, allowing the double-wide dark border to pop.

Last but not least, patio lighting is installed into the Ledgestone coping along every single vertical feature in this space, creating ample mood lighting at night with the stunning 9-hole golf course in the distance serving as a backdrop. Day or night, the various paving options used throughout this small backyard patio design make this outdoor space feel larger than life. Unilock can help transform your backyard into a dream living space.