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Contemporary Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Park Slope, Brooklyn Backyard
Park Slope, Brooklyn Backyard
Staghorn NYCStaghorn NYC
Photos by Staghorn NYC. The transformation of a barren concrete backyard into a lush green space perfect for quiet lounging, or entertaining guests. Plant palette includes ornamental grasses, fragrant perennials, and fruit trees. Located in Park Slope South in Brooklyn, NY.
Rooftop Refuge
Rooftop Refuge
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
Contemporary Backyard Oasis
Contemporary Backyard Oasis
Reclaimed Woods of the WorldReclaimed Woods of the World
VILLA BLANCHE
VILLA BLANCHE
nessonesso
Marylebone Courtyard
Marylebone Courtyard
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
3 pièces - Rénovation partielle et ameublement
3 pièces - Rénovation partielle et ameublement
Jennifer DecauxJennifer Decaux
Sebastian Erras
Larissa Drive Drought Tolerant Garden
Larissa Drive Drought Tolerant Garden
Viola GardensViola Gardens
Jennifer Toole
UES Terrace Design: Roof Garden, Bluestone Paver Patio, Deck, Planter Box, Pots
UES Terrace Design: Roof Garden, Bluestone Paver Patio, Deck, Planter Box, Pots
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Contemporary New York roof garden with huge potted yellow mums in terra cotta pots and boxwoods in blue ceramic containers. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Contemporary Roof Garden, Armory District, Vancouver
Contemporary Roof Garden, Armory District, Vancouver
CYAN HorticultureCYAN Horticulture
Atop the roof of a condo building this patio space offers fine views onto the downtown core and a string of snow-capped mountains further afield. Keeping all interventions minimal, CYAN Horticulture introduced a long bar table to accommodate informal gatherings. Moreover six tall planters each exhibit one of four celestial shades and are dressed with either severe boxwood or supple arctic willows.
Ranch Revival
Ranch Revival
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/
Three-Courts Residence
Three-Courts Residence
Allison Burke Interior DesignAllison Burke Interior Design
Patio space between main home and guest quarters. Interior by Allison Burke Interior Design Architecture by A Parallel Paul Finkel Photography
Rénovation complète Maison 1920 : entrée, cuisine ouverte sur salon
Rénovation complète Maison 1920 : entrée, cuisine ouverte sur salon
Agence BFB, Décoration d'intérieurAgence BFB, Décoration d'intérieur
Dedans/Dehors Continuité du salon sur la terrasse résolument moderne ! Petit jardin de curé
Modern Patio With Elegant Lines | Patios
Modern Patio With Elegant Lines | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
This modern patio with elegant lines has plenty of space for this large family to host all their friends.
Sa Talaia House
Sa Talaia House
LUV Architecture & DesignLUV Architecture & Design
Contemporary Backyard Oasis
Contemporary Backyard Oasis
Reclaimed Woods of the WorldReclaimed Woods of the World
City Terrace Project
City Terrace Project
Green Pearl PlantscapingGreen Pearl Plantscaping
Urban residential terrace, 1 1/2 floor, custom made deck, artificial grass, sun room, container garden, artificial green wall
Le jardin secret d'un hôtel particulier
Le jardin secret d'un hôtel particulier
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Détail de la terrasse - 1er printemps
Un oasis de paz en el Poble Nou de Barcelona
Un oasis de paz en el Poble Nou de Barcelona
Diambra MarianiDiambra Mariani
bluetomatophotos/©Houzz España 2019
Chelsea
Chelsea
MWAI Architecture and InteriorsMWAI Architecture and Interiors
Alexander James
Rooftop Refuge
Rooftop Refuge
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.

Contemporary Patio with a Potted Garden 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.
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