We often get new visitors to our showroom in Tampa looking for ideas or tips about how to design a travertine patio for their home. Many people are working with contractors to get the job done, but a significant number are also taking on this project on their own.
If you are thinking about designing your travertine patio, there are a few tips, hints and suggestions we can make to help avoid common mistakes. We can also provide you with assistance in choosing the right pavers, which is why visiting the showroom is such a great way to spend a few hours.
Be Creative
While the old style of patio was typically a basic square or rectangular shape, the designs of today are more inclusive and more creative. A travertine patio is an ideal choice when you want a flowing, curving design to a patio. It is also a perfect option to create the look of an extension to your home and to flow into your walkways, pool deck or other hardscape areas.
Travertine is very accommodating of all types of design elements. It is ideal for a one level patio but looks incredible on a multi-level patio with steps, water features, and beautiful landscaping features as part of the overall look.
Paver Design
A travertine patio can include a range of different paver designs or tiling patterns. The French tile or Versailles tile pattern, which includes four different shapes and sizes of stones in a repeating pattern, is very popular. With the geometric layout of the pattern, it connects with the next block of the pattern, giving a patio floor with no continual horizontal or vertical lines.
The different shapes of the pavers also highlight the natural color variations in the stone and no two decks or patios will ever look the same. It is a classic style and looks terrific on smaller or larger outdoor spaces.
Patterns of repeating two or three pavers are also very popular, as is a single paver pattern. With the multiple paver patterns, different shapes and sizes of pavers are used to create patterns that are subtle or very distinctive. A travertine patio becomes an asset to your home regardless of the pattern selected, but some patterns just resonate with our customers as a personal preference.
When you need assistance in understanding the amount of material you need for your travertine patio we can help. Drop by the showroom, contact us online with our easy email form or give us a call today, we are here to answer your travertine questions.
