Beautify your outdoor space from the start by creatively installing a piece of art beneath your feet.
Mosaics are one of the world’s oldest art forms, thriving in ancient Greece and Rome and still popular today. But there’s more to mosaics than colorful tile work. In fact, some of the earliest examples of mosaics used natural pebbles embedded in mortar to decorate floors and pave passages. Bring the rich history and natural beauty of pebble mosaics into your garden with these inspiring examples
Artistic expression. Pebble mosaics can be as personalized and unique as any other piece of art, as seen on a garden path in RDKHardscaping. The beauty of pebble mosaics is that they are simple enough for beginners to handle, yet allow infinite creative freedom for masters of the art form.
What is pebble mosaic?
Making a mosaic involves arranging small, solid objects often tiles or pieces of stone on a surface covered with mortar and finished with grout. Gravel mosaics use smooth pebbles instead of tiles to create a pattern, giving the mosaic a more organic feel. Natural variations in stone can be used to create areas of different colors in a pebble mosaic, and the pebbles can also be accented with colorful tumbled glass or marble.
Geometric pattern. The ample walking path catches the eye with its classically symmetrical scenery. Large, smooth pebbles are surrounded by a border of rectangular stones, creating a fresh, finished look.
Mosaic threshold. Here, a pebble mosaic forms a permanent welcome mat outside a backyard studio. A small, well-defined area like this will make a good starter project while saving you money, whether you plan to DIY or hire a professional.
A river of stones. Using pebble designs to fill the spaces between larger stones is a creative way to make the most of the available materials. This garden path mimics flowing water by placing narrow tributaries of gravel between large slabs, like a delta visible from the air.
Mosaic terrace. In this courtyard garden in (Add Location/Country Name), strong color contrast between light and dark stones sets off bold patterns. Through careful planning, the mosaics were designed to surround planted trees, blurring the lines between art and nature
Snake in the grass. Pebble mosaics can also take literal forms, like the snake shown here. It will surprise and delight your visitors as it glides across the grass in the corner of your garden.
Gravel stepping stones. Gravel mosaic stepping stones set among loose pebbles lead to a sunken seating area in this (Add Location/Country Name). The pebble mosaic extends to the steps and borders of the seating area, creating continuity between the outdoor spaces
Mandala patio. If you want to create a strong visual statement with your patio design, mosaics are a great choice. And pebble mosaics, like the one shown here in the circular mandala design, fit perfectly into the surrounding landscape.
