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City Oasis Pool Landscape
City Oasis Pool Landscape
Elemental Construction Inc. - Pools and LandscapeElemental Construction Inc. - Pools and Landscape
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Pool Cabana
Pool Cabana
Nyhus Design GroupNyhus Design Group
Designed to compliment the existing single story home in a densely wooded setting, this Pool Cabana serves as outdoor kitchen, dining, bar, bathroom/changing room, and storage. Photos by Ross Pushinaitus.
Martis Camp Project
Martis Camp Project
The Throughstone GroupThe Throughstone Group
This massive 7-figure project in Martis Camp (Truckee, California) began in April of 2106 when Jon invited a few members of the Throughstone Group to fly there and walk through the site to see what ideas they could collectively form for the client from a "blank slate". A theme was then proposed; a rough plan was approved; and phase one site preparation began that same Fall. It's a one-of-a-kind collaboration involving every member of the Throughstone Group from Colorado, California, Washington and Italy. Phase two began in May of 2017 and finished six months later in November. The final phase will be complete in the early summer of 2018. Jon's stonesmith travel team relocated to Truckee for six months and installed approximately 300 tons of basalt and granite stone. The SB Forge + Iron crew designed and built numerous bronze-plated and bronze-sculpted features. The Seattle Solstice team co-designed and built Jon's sculptures up in Seattle, transported them to the site and flew down to install them. Jay of Stellar Jay Designs built all of the wood works in Durango, Colorado and trucked them up himself to put them all in place. Craig and Mary from NW Outdoor Lighting will complete the lighting system in 2018.
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Magnolia Hill
Magnolia Hill
Bonick LandscapingBonick Landscaping
Corten steel risers lead to cozy seating area Landscape Design: Michael Pappas for Bonick Landscaping Photography: Clay Hayner Furniture: Brown Jordan Kantan Rockers
SILVERSMITH RESIDENCE
SILVERSMITH RESIDENCE
Tate Studio ArchitectsTate Studio Architects
Open floor plan great room and kitchen open to the outdoor patio and pool. Builder – GEF Development, Interiors - Ownby Design, Photographer – Thompson Photographic.
Outdoor Sport Court
Outdoor Sport Court
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Tony Soluri Photography
Hilltop
Hilltop
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Outdoor Kitchen and Entertaining Patio Mark Pinkerton - Vi360 Photography
Saddlebrooke Ranch Outdoor
Saddlebrooke Ranch Outdoor
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Matt Vacca
Geneva Park
Geneva Park
Surround Architecture, Inc.Surround Architecture, Inc.
Surround Architecture
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Bluestone Patio New Lenox
Bluestone Patio New Lenox
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
As they walk out the front door this is the colorful view that greets the client.
Patio Doors
Patio Doors
A-1 GlassA-1 Glass
Perry Park Residence and Equestrian Facility - Patio Area
Perry Park Residence and Equestrian Facility - Patio Area
Vertical Arts ArchitectureVertical Arts Architecture
Patio area with hot tub and seating area.
A Contemporary Rustic Backyard with Water Features
A Contemporary Rustic Backyard with Water Features
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
For this project, the beige Travertina slabs, the beige Graphix retaining wall system, the faux-wood Borealis collection (BBQ island and the pool borders) were used in this backyard to create a full entertainment living space. It includes a fire pit, a seating area, plus a dipping pool that falls into a full-size pool. Other outdoor elements, like water fountains and additional fire pits, were installed around the pool for a wow effect. These landscape stones blend perfectly well with nature's elements.
Pasadena Complete Home Renovation
Pasadena Complete Home Renovation
Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Cook Street
Cook Street
Ejay InteriorsEjay Interiors
R! Series
Camberwell Heritage Extension
Camberwell Heritage Extension
Architest Pty LtdArchitest Pty Ltd
An entertainers oasis, with double height ceilings, integrated kitchen, sink and backlit bar fridges. The huge expanse of marble acting both as splash back for the BBQ and feature wall. Polished concrete creates a seamless transition between the floating deck and the pool area.
Pacific Street Landscape
Pacific Street Landscape
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
A house
A house
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Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.
Robert's Shade Sail
Robert's Shade Sail
Turf World Co.Turf World Co.
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