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Contemporary Patio with Brick Paving Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Landscape Makeover // Driveway // Patio & Pool // Walkway
Contemporary Landscape Makeover // Driveway // Patio & Pool // Walkway
Prolok Design & Build Ltd.Prolok Design & Build Ltd.
Stepping stone walkway which leads to the backyard patio and pool. Products used: Techo-Bloc: Pavers - Blu 80 mm Smooth in Greyed Nickel Photo Credits - Cameron Maiolo
Highgate Hill
Highgate Hill
Steven Clegg DesignSteven Clegg Design
Colin Hockey
Room with a View: Outdoor Lounge and Kitchen
Room with a View: Outdoor Lounge and Kitchen
Clemens & Associates Inc.Clemens & Associates Inc.
This deluxe Brown Jordan outdoor kitchen has every indoor amenity available, but with fresh air and a view. Fans, ceiling heaters, a gas fireplace, shutters, and a motorized sunshade along the length of patio keep this space comfortable almost year-round. Synthetic lawn provides a touch of lushness without the maintenance or water-intensive needs of real lawn. Photo credit: Kate Russell
Mutli circle Driveway
Mutli circle Driveway
Westend LandscapesWestend Landscapes
Adhesive Design Clevedon
West hills total back yard,
West hills total back yard,
Bedrock Remodeling & Building IncBedrock Remodeling & Building Inc
Ofer Shaer
Downers Grove Project
Downers Grove Project
Whitacre Greer CompanyWhitacre Greer Company
Bruss Landscaping created this delightful space.
Tuckey Lane
Tuckey Lane
Perspective Design Studios LLCPerspective Design Studios LLC
Wapoo Cut Residence
Wapoo Cut Residence
Rosenblum Coe Architects, Inc.Rosenblum Coe Architects, Inc.
Smoakstack Photography - John Smoak
Patio Project
Patio Project
Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.
Earth, Turf & Wood
Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Phoenix, Arizona | Laveen Gardens - Castillo Clover Patio
Phoenix, Arizona | Laveen Gardens - Castillo Clover Patio
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Flyover Patio/Pergola
Flyover Patio/Pergola
NAILIT - Building and CarpentryNAILIT - Building and Carpentry
Outdoor Living Areas
Outdoor Living Areas
The Secret GardenThe Secret Garden
Phoenix, Arizona | Lucero in Estrella - Castillo Manzanita Patio
Phoenix, Arizona | Lucero in Estrella - Castillo Manzanita Patio
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Sutherland Place
Sutherland Place
Home FotografyHome Fotografy
Lukasz Gorczynski
Channahon Landscape
Channahon Landscape
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Daylilies and an assortment of containers liven up the patio space in this landscaping project that overlooks the Illinois River. Subdued, monochromatic pavers and walls define two levels of living space for the pool and also for entertaining.
Green Street
Green Street
Daedalus Design BuildDaedalus Design Build
View from driveway of green wall and mahogany deck stair Kyle Born
House Jan van der Walt
House Jan van der Walt
Neo ArchitectsNeo Architects
Tucson Contemporary
Tucson Contemporary
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Photos by Meagan Hancock
Room for Reflection
Room for Reflection
Plantenance Landscape GroupPlantenance Landscape Group

Contemporary Patio with Brick Paving 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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