Home Improvement Ideas Patio Design Ideas and Makeovers Patio Designs 35 Paver Patio Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space From classic brick to modern stone, pavers add polish to any outdoor space. By Chantal Lamers Chantal Lamers Chantal Lamers is a writer and editor with more than 25 years of experience reporting news, home, garden, and lifestyle features. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 13, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jessica Sample From stone to concrete, brick, or even tile, pavers blend form and function in any outdoor living space. This material also has a ton of flexibility; it can be used in a small space or to cover an entire patio or backyard. It even suits a variety of budgets. At once graphic, textural, and, in some cases, colorful, these paver patios ideas will help you make over your outdoor space. 01 of 35 Showcase a Fire Pit Holly Lepere Showcase the ultimate backyard fire pit by creating a border from thick paver stone. On this paver patio, the inset was filled with crushed gravel and topped with a wide fire table to help spread warmth during chilly evenings with friends. The 11 Best Fire Pits of 2024 for a Toasty Outdoor Hangout 02 of 35 Carve a Paver Pathway Edmund Barr On a gravel patio, pavers make for a sturdy walkway to get from the house to your outdoor dining or living space. Plus, the pavers add contrast in both color and texture. 03 of 35 Covered Paver Patio Dominique Vorillon In a covered patio or an enclosed sunroom, pavers in a single light color create the illusion that the room is bigger and brighter. Install them in a classic running bond pattern for a traditional look that doesn't distract from outdoor decor. 04 of 35 Keep It Cohesive Lisa Romerein To integrate this lounge space into an edible garden, the owners simply topped pea gravel with pavers. Wooden patio furniture complements the nearby wood planter boxes to further connect the two spaces. 05 of 35 Rely on a Classic Bob Stefko Not only is brick fairly inexpensive, but its iconic red hue creates a striking surface for an outdoor dining or living area. What’s more, brick can be laid in endless combinations of timeless patterns, including checkered, basketweave, herringbone, and more. 06 of 35 Vary the Scale Chad Mellon In addition to a variety of shapes and colors, pavers come in many sizes, too. Vary the scale of the pavers in your patio for added interest. On this paver patio, a large-scale paver-tiled floor is topped with a fire table in small brick, which is topped with more stone pavers. 07 of 35 Finish a Deck Jason Donnelly Natural materials like brick, stone, and wood mix well together, as is the case with this wood deck wrapped with a landing made of stone pavers. Wood planks wrap around the paver patio to finish the look and connect to the wood deck above. 08 of 35 Go Graphic Hector Sanchez If plain and simple won’t do, choose a patterned paver or tile. Or stencil a pattern onto a concrete patio to mimic the look. Graphic tiles are also ideal on an outdoor fireplace or a backsplash in an outdoor kitchen. 09 of 35 Build a Paver Patio Walkway Edmund Barr Hardscaping creates a functional and beautiful backyard, but the sand and gravel that comes along with it aren’t always ideal for traversing through. Create a smooth surface for getting around your yard by topping the sandy surface with stone or concrete pavers. 10 of 35 Vary Paver Shapes Anne D. Schlechter Pavers come in all shapes and sizes; mix squares and rectangles to add character to your paver patio. Top your paver patio with a cozy rug to add warmth and complement the stone. 11 of 35 Create Zones in a Paver Patio Jessica Sample Even in small outdoor spaces, pavers can help draw distinctions from one area to the next. In this case, a dining table set over large pavers and slate rocks feels separate from a fire table and lounge area surrounded by grass and hardscaping. 12 of 35 Incorporate a Herringbone Pattern Julie Soefer The beauty of brick is that it ages well. Here, faded antique bricks set in a herringbone pattern complement the neutral traditional decor of the covered patio. 13 of 35 Incorporate Multiple Paver Colors Edmund Barr To create distinct rooms in your backyard, change the color of paver stone from space to space. For example, utilizing light gray pavers for the dining area and brown flagstones for the lounge area creates a visible transition, even without any walls. 14 of 35 Front Yard Paver Walkway Nathan Schroder A front yard walkway featuring pea gravel steps is contrasted with warm, white rectangular pavers. The large-scale pavers create a modern look that coordinates with the concrete slab front porch. 15 of 35 Modern Concrete Pavers Kim Cornelison Pavers can also modernize an outdoor space. For a fresh look, keep the pattern on your modern paver patio clean and geometric. Opt for a sleek gray stone for a contemporary color palette. 16 of 35 Incorporate Flagstone Pavers Matthew Benson Consider irregular paver stones, like those featured in this flagstone paver patio, to create a space with a more organic shape. Although it may come together like a puzzle, the cumulative pieces will ultimately create a unified, graphic moment. 17 of 35 Make Room for Natural Borders Matthew Benson Create an outdoor room that feels like it's engulfed in nature by centering pavers in the middle of your yard and leaving borders around the fence for shrubs, flowers, and climbing vines. 18 of 35 Brick Paver Patio Buff Strickland Brick is a classic paver choice, but if you’re struggling to choose between traditional gray or red, why not incorporate both? Here, a red brick patio gets a playful twist dotted with gray to form a subtle checkerboard pattern. 19 of 35 Have Fun with Paver Patterns Caitlin Atkinson Sure, a collection of single-colored paver stones is beautiful, but don’t be afraid to add some personality. To spice it up, play with different colors, textures, and patterns for a fun and graphic finish. Here, polished gray beach pebbles contrast white pavers for a modern twist. 20 of 35 Stone Paver Patio Emily Followill Stone pavers are both beautiful and highly functional. Here, a cohesive scheme of gray flagstones seamlessly blends a sunken paver patio and a sculptural stairway that leads to a lush garden. 21 of 35 Match Your Home's Exterior Annie Schlechter For a monochromatic look, select a paver in a color similar to your home’s exterior. Choosing shades from the same color family creates a calming and cohesive palette. 22 of 35 Unify Materials Edmund Barr Pavers can also be utilized to merge distinct zones within a backyard. In this case, concrete squares in identical shapes and colors connect a cool grassy lawn, succulent garden, and wood deck area. 23 of 35 Go Wall to Wall Edmund Barr Laying pavers across an entire backyard creates a seamless flow. Consider a minimal pattern in a medium to light hue. If you live in a particularly verdant area, planting moss between pavers is an easy way to tie the paver patio to the lawn or landscaping. 24 of 35 Pair Pavers with River Rocks Adam Albright Put a fun spin on a classic gride paver patio by staggering square or rectangular pavers with plenty of space in between. Mexican beach pebbles in various colors fill in the gaps for texture and contrast. 25 of 35 Modern Paver Patio William Wright Want to get away from it all? Find space beneath a canopy of trees or amongst shrubs and plants for a quiet space to read, do yoga, or meditate. A simple grid of concrete pavers forms this modern patio. 26 of 35 Go Green Nathan Schroder There’s no hard and fast rule about where pavers can and cannot be placed. That applies to the grass, too. To incorporate some greenery into your paver patio, plant durable grass that can withstand high-traffic areas. 27 of 35 Anchor Your Outdoor Space Robert Peterson In a yard dominated by grass and trees, carve out a small, paved area for lounging or dining. A mix of beige and gray pavers form this small patio, whose colors coordinate with the surrounding landscape and garden shed. 28 of 35 Cottage-Style Paver Patio Anne D. Schlechter For a cottage look, consider planting moss or grass between pavers rather than sand or rocks. The not-so-perfectly-perfect design creates a casual, laid-back atmosphere. 29 of 35 Re-Create Your Favorite Getaway Jay Wilde Dream up a resort feel by surrounding an outdoor bar with sand-hued brick pavers that replicate the look of soft beach sand. 30 of 35 Connect to Your Home's Interior Carson Downing Repeat a stone-tiled floor from a kitchen or dining room to your patio to form a seamless transition between spaces. 31 of 35 Make It Match Christina Schmidhofer If you’re working with a large patio, incorporate oversized pavers, which help balance the scale of the outdoor room. Here, the beige hues featured on the paver patio repeat on the stone fire pit. 32 of 35 Add Some Polish Stacy Zarin Goldberg A covered courtyard feels classic yet modern thanks to alternating hues of stone in a tonal palette of cool grays. A black-and-white color palette continues the timeless look. 33 of 35 Connect to Landscaping Marion Brenner A mixture of irregular stone pavers correlates to the slope that hugs this courtyard, connecting the areas. Soft blue furnishings create a relaxing retreat. 34 of 35 Showcase a Color Palette Matthew Benson If a single style or color of paver reads too one-note for your taste, mix it up but keep the look unified by choosing stones with similar textures and finishes. Continue the color palette on outdoor furniture upholstery and pillows. 35 of 35 Choose Warm Tones Edmund Barr The natural variations in these terra-cotta pavers create an inviting, vibrant backdrop for outdoor living. The flooring warms up the bright blue tile featured on the walls of the outdoor kitchen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit