Concrete Patio Design
Some Creative Ideas

A concrete patio design can have a good look to it if you use some creativity.

Coloring the concrete and using nice scoring patterns is sometimes all that is needed for an outstanding design.

I prefer to have the pigment mixed into the concrete rather than using a stain. In this way, the color is applied throughout all of the concrete rather than being just on the top surface.

Creating geometric squares help to make the concrete patio design interesting. What size to make the squares will depend on the size of the paving itself. Consider 24 inch squares and adjust for your individual patio size and shape… 18”, 30”, 36” and even larger might work best.

Here is an example of how you can get creative with concrete patios by adding other materials.

Not only do the landscape bricks add a nice contrast, but they also provide an interesting paving pattern.

Additional design elements, such as the cut out areas for plants and a sculpture/water feature, add additional interest. Photo courtesy of Inspired Landscape Creations.

In this project LITHOCHROME® Chemstain™ was used. I still prefer the CHROMIX Admixtures they offer where the color is added throughout the concrete.

However, you can see what a beautiful look can be created. LITHOCHROME® Antiquing Release was also used in areas that were stamped. Notice I say areas. I would say the advantage of stamping in just areas is that construction joints (my pet peeve with stamped concrete) can be controlled.

Just add a nice concrete color and score the concrete into squares.

Notice that this hardscape design is set on the diagonal. Photo from Anne Knorr Blog.

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