Patios and Paving Design Dublin & Wicklow

Patios and Paving Design Services Dublin and Wicklow

The patio is a vital component of any garden design. It can be used as a foil connecting the house to the garden or as a functioning area leading you into, and through the garden. It can be described as an outdoor room when the weather is fine.

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Patio with garden furniture and fire pit

There are many things to consider when choosing a patio including:

Material: The material used must be dense, durable, hardwearing and non-slip. The garden style will also decide what material to use eg. Limestone for traditional, granite for formal
Position: Must be placed in a sunny location ideally with no overlooking windows for privacy
Size: This is dependent on budget, how big the garden is and size of the family

We have extensive experience in patio design and installation as illustrated by our extensive portfolio. Our preferred material is natural stone as it gives a superior appearance. It comes in many different colours/types. When deciding, will provide you with samples to choose the right patio material for your garden.

Types of patio stone materials we like to use in our garden designs:

Granite: Natural, dense, hardwearing, formal, available in two colours.
Limestone: Natural, dense, hardwearing, traditional, available in many colours.
Indian Sandstone: Natural, porous, hardwearing, traditional, available in many colours.
Liscannor: Natural, dense, hardwearing, traditional, available in one colour.
Turkish Travertine: Natural, porous, hardwearing, formal, available in one colour.
Bradstone: Man-made, dense, hardwearing, formal/natural, available in many colours.

Pathways

Pathways are an important design component in any garden. It is not only about reducing wear on the lawn or for getting from A to B, its about creating a journey through the garden. The pathway can become one of the defining elements of your outdoor space. It can offer an enriching and uplifting experience as you explore your garden.

The pathway should reflect the style of your garden, soft gravel that crunches underfoot for traditional to straight and angular granite for contemporary. There are many different styles of pathways that work within many styles of gardens. A straight pathway can be every bit as charming and elegant as a curved pathway, both can embrace the clean lines of your outdoor space, and can help highlight some of the other features in your garden.

The garden paths act as the backbone of garden design, providing structure and order. We have designed and custom-built many different types of paths. Our preferred material is natural stone. Once we have agreed to a design we can supply samples of stone which we recommend.

The types of natural stone we have used over the years include:

Granite: Natural, dense, hardwearing, formal, available in two colours.
Limestone: Natural, dense, hardwearing, traditional, and available in many colours.
Indian Sandstone: Natural, porous, hardwearing, traditional, available in many colours.
Liscannor: Natural, dense, hardwearing, traditional, available in one colour.
Turkish Travertine: Natural, porous, hardwearing, formal, available in one colour.
Bradstone: Man-made, dense, hardwearing, formal/natural, available in many colours.
Gravel: There are many different types of gravel to choose from. Our favourites include Dunshaughlin pea gravel for its dark grey hues, Ballylusk for its soft baige which instantly warms an area, Crushed granite for its brightness. Whatever the effect, we can supply.

Privet lollipops underplanted with Buxus Buxus

Mowing Edges

The mowing edge is a very important component to any garden design. Like patios and pathways, it forms the skeleton of the garden. It helps define a space and gives a definition. It is the border between grass and bed and offers contrast. Depending on the style of garden the edge can curve and soothe a traditional space or be straight and regimented for a contemporary one. It can be created using many different materials from ordinary Tegula paviors to granite cobbles. The edge helps reduce maintenance by allowing easy cutting of grass and always holding a strong edge. So throw away your half-moon and give yourself less maintenance to enjoy your garden space.

Featured Patio and Paving Projects, Dublin and Wicklow

Here is a flavour of just some of our quality workmanship in projects across Dublin and Wicklow:

Granite Patio in Blackrock Dublin

This was one of our best projects in Blackrock, County Dublin. The patio project was spread over two layers in the garden and created an elegant yet functional space for our client. We added granite steps for maximum design impact and the design of the steps and patio was completed with a granite ball water feature. This project was an excellent example of how you can design a functional space that works for your family as well having a beautiful design that will last a lifetime.

Patio Project in Mount Merrion, Dublin

This project was developed to complement the elegance and beauty of this home in Mount Merrion, Dublin. It was a complicated project as we first removed an existing concrete patio. The patio area provided space for the owners while also creating a green garden space with the use of new beds and edge patios. The beds created around the patio were planted with 1.4M Portuguese Laurel specimens. This created a natural enclosure that enhanced the beauty of the garden and the house.

Patio With Seating Area Dalkey, Dublin

Dalkey is one of the most prestigious areas of Dublin, Ireland. So this project had to be elegant while also being a space that the whole family could enjoy. We created a patio that ticked both of these boxes. Our team developed a circular firepit for cosy evenings but also contained a seating space for entertaining late into the night. This patio will be enjoyed by the family for years ahead.

Black Limestone Patio Leopardstown Dublin

This patio and garden design was located in Leopardstown, Dublin. The design was very contemporary and integrated plenty of nature alongside a functional seating area for entertaining. Raised beds and raised lawn created a beautiful contrast against the limestone patio making for a comfortable but modern aesthetic.