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Affordable Modern Patio Ideas and Designs

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Sylvania - Patio
Sylvania - Patio
Quality Projects AustraliaQuality Projects Australia
A sleek looking patio teamed up with a low maintenance Knotwood Deck. QPA is proud to use such great, durable Australian products.
Outdoor Kitchens and Grille Surrounds
Outdoor Kitchens and Grille Surrounds
Concrete CommanderConcrete Commander
Full patio Make-over with Floor to ceiling concrete panels, Hot Tub wrapped and capped with Concrete. Ceiling hung Concrete tiles for TV. Glazed Timber texture grill surround and mantle. Obsidian Smooth finish concrete counter tops with Backsplash. Outdoor Oasis. Glazed Timber Texture with Mortar Joint Concrete Grill Surround with Concrete Timber Texture sliding door. Smooth finish Obsidian Concrete Counter tops with back splash.
Family Circle
Family Circle
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, throughout which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area, built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen, and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the back yard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.
Residential Christmas Decor
Residential Christmas Decor
UserUser
Our individualized approach to decorating includes evaluating a property, listening to the homeowner’s unique wants and needs for the season, and then creating a customized decorating plan that matches each homeowner’s personality and love for the holidays.
Palmerston
Palmerston
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
SnowChimp Creative
Paver Patios
Paver Patios
Kingdom LandscapingKingdom Landscaping
Palo Alto Multi-generational Home
Palo Alto Multi-generational Home
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.
Garden Bridge
Garden Bridge
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
Mid-Century Vibe Concrete Patio - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Concrete Patio - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A line of 'Skyracer' molinia repeats the same element from the front yard and is paralleled by a bluestone stepper path into the lawn. Westhauser Photography
Outdoor Kitchen | Small Spaces | Artificial Hedge Panels
Outdoor Kitchen | Small Spaces | Artificial Hedge Panels
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor space with GreenSmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect solution to a bare, exterior wall. Redefine your patio, balcony or deck with modern elements from GreenSmart Decor.
Aluminum Patio Cover in Sherman Oaks
Aluminum Patio Cover in Sherman Oaks
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
We built this custom adjustable aluminum patio cover for your clients in Sherman Oaks. This patio cover has two fans and an adjustable roof that can open up to be a lattice. It also had two electrical outlets so you can bring your devices with you as you lounge underneath the patio. We also built a custom fireplace next to the patio cover. We installed brand new turf and beautiful concrete slabs with rock decorations to liven up the backyard along with the new patio.
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Small spaces can provide big challenges. These homeowners wanted to include a lot in their tiny backyard! There were also numerous city restrictions to comply with, and elevations to contend with. The design includes several seating areas, a fire feature that can be seen from the home's front entry, a water wall, and retractable screens. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos copyright Cascade Outdoor Design, LLC
Pergola With Motorized Roof And Shade Screens Project In Vienna, VA
Pergola With Motorized Roof And Shade Screens Project In Vienna, VA
Dream Outdoor SolutionsDream Outdoor Solutions
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Decomposed granite seating area with custom built in seating and fire pit
Decomposed granite seating area with custom built in seating and fire pit
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Artistic Concrete SurfacesArtistic Concrete Surfaces
Shawn Spry Photography
Berkeley
Berkeley
Bloom Concrete & Landscape DesignBloom Concrete & Landscape Design
Lauren Bloom
Travertine Paver Driveway Installation Tampa, FL
Travertine Paver Driveway Installation Tampa, FL
Paver HousePaver House
Tire of the dull look and wanted to enhance her home value as well as the curb appeal, she decided to add the most unique and exclusive travertine paver right at her home’s front entrance, walkway and driveway. View complete travertine paver project details at http://www.paverhouse.com/portfolio/travertine-pavers-on-driveway/. Paver House Showroom in Largo, FL 33771 (727) 530-1400
Stark Punk
Stark Punk
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Custom design and hand painted geometric mural on refurbished carport turned dining area, with recessed lighting, and a light wood outdoor dining table and chairs.
Dalle de Terrasse et Bordure de Jardin Auray Weser
Dalle de Terrasse et Bordure de Jardin Auray Weser
Weser SASWeser SAS
Dalle aspect ardoise Coloris Gris Anthracite Dimensions 49.5 x 49.5 x 2.2 cm Bordure aspect ardoise Coloris Gris Anthracite Dimensions 50 x 9 x 10 cm Crédits Weser SAS

Affordable Modern Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your modern patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your modern patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your modern patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my modern patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various modern patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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