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Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs
View of the roof terrace in this ultra prime duplex apartment. Bowers & Wilkins AM1 outdoor speakers provide the entertainment.
The bifold doors open directly onto this seating area creating a seamless flow from interior to exterior. Photographed by Nathalie Priem
bamboo and red robin pots on patio - chellegaffney
The large kitchen dining room flows into the garden through sliding folding doors, to a stone paved rear courtyard garden. Photos by www.denwong.com
Peter Landers
The built in stone bench would be nice in the kitchen terrace but it is probably too small to accommodate it. And it might be better to have something moveable to catch the sun. - fiona_o_neill
nick smith
Will we be concerned with health and wellbeing?“I think the pace of modern life is having an effect on homeowners and, in turn, on design,” Olga says. “In an age where we’re being overloaded with information, people want their homes to be a retreat from the outside world. “We’re often asked to design using neutral colours and to create a relaxed look,” Olga continues. “Recently, for example, a client asked us to create a retreat from her hectic work life. She said all she wants at home is somewh - phillipcleere
Hand-crafted using traditional joinery techniques, this outdoor kitchen is made from hard-wearing Iroko wood and finished with stainless steel hardware ensuring the longevity of this Markham cabinetry. With a classic contemporary design that suits the modern, manicured style of the country garden, this outdoor kitchen has the balance of simplicity, scale and proportion that H|M is known for.
Using an L-shape configuration set within a custom designed permanent timber gazebo, this outdoor kitchen is cleverly zoned to include all of the key spaces required in an indoor kitchen for food prep, grilling and clearing away. On the right-hand side of the kitchen is the cooking run featuring the mighty 107cm Wolf outdoor gas grill. Already internationally established as an industrial heavyweight in the luxury range cooker market, Wolf have taken outdoor cooking to the next level with this behemoth of a barbeque. Designed and built to stand the test of time and exponentially more accurate than a standard barbeque, the Wolf outdoor gas grill also comes with a sear zone and infrared rotisserie spit as standard.
To assist with food prep, positioned underneath the counter to the left of the Wolf outdoor grill is a pull-out bin with separate compartments for food waste and recycling. Additional storage to the right is utilised for storing the LPG gas canister ensuring the overall look and feel of the outdoor kitchen is free from clutter and from a practical point of view, protected from the elements.
Just like the indoor kitchen, the key to a successful outdoor kitchen design is the zoning of the space – think about all the usual things like food prep, cooking and clearing away and make provision for those activities accordingly. In terms of the actual positioning of the kitchen think about the sun and where it is during the afternoons and early evening which will be the time this outdoor kitchen is most in use. A timber gazebo will provide shelter from the direct sunlight and protection from the elements during the winter months. Stone flooring that can withstand a few spills here and there is essential, and always incorporate a seating area than can be scaled up or down according to your entertaining needs.
Photo Credit - Paul Craig
Garden - bradykieran
One-point perspective (dating back to Renaissance design) was used to create a strong visual effect. The overlapping of "semi-transparent-shapes" in the form of Birch, Oak and Honey Locust trees, draws the onlooker's gaze up the garden (like a stage set - low in the foreground and "climbing - level by level") into the distance.
The dynamic use of water adds impact and dramatic perspective : The reflective pond, an impressive central element - cuts it's way through the levels of the garden, providing continuity, tranquility and calming sound. Water bubbles-up from its source at the highest level (midway in the garden) running "downstream" towards the main living area - the heart of the house, creating an air of serenity.
A sense of flow is achieved through the use of a sequence of cascades, utilising and enhancing the changes in level within the garden.
Photography : Steven Wooster
Mix of grass and hard standing area with water feature. The presence of mature trees sense of privacy - ainedel87