A grey porcelain patio creates an impact just in time for summer

01/05/2018 ALDA in Action

If you are looking to create a garden with a contemporary feel, take a good look at these grey oblong shaped porcelain paving slabs – used here in one of our recent design projects in Newbury.

The Italian ‘Calanca light’ porcelain paving has been laid and edged with ‘midnight blue’ block pavers.

The new patio area across the back of the house creates a contemporary look

A view of the new patio looking down from the house

A before photo showing the garden consisting mainly of lawn and a pathway with a small patio area near the back of the house

We laid these Italian porcelain pavers in ‘Calanca light’ in two patio areas – one along the back of our client’s house and the other a large area at the bottom of the garden – and also in the pathway running between the two areas. Black limestone block pavers in ‘midnight blue’ were then used to provide a smart edging to the pathway and patio areas. The oblong shape and sharp lines of the slabs, laid tight to each other, compliment the modern look of our client’s new build house.

Cleverly linking the whole design together are the other angular features in the garden such as the oblong area of lawn and the striking pergola with its roof of multiple horizontal posts – as well as the long oak sleeper planting bed which runs almost the entire length of the garden.

The porcelain paving and the limestone block pavers can be sourced from our supplier Nigel Belcher Turf & Paving Ltd (01635 202700).

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From planning a new border to a complete garden remodel, we pride ourselves on transforming ideas into beautiful reality, with minimum disruption. If you’re based in or around the Reading and Newbury area, we’d love to meet and discuss your project in detail – book your free no-obligation garden consultation today. We do get pretty booked up, particularly during the Spring, so plan ahead if possible!