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Contemporary Patio with Brick Paving Ideas and Designs

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Don Mills, Toronto Backyard Landscape Design + Build W Outdoor Firepit
Don Mills, Toronto Backyard Landscape Design + Build W Outdoor Firepit
Precision LandscapingPrecision Landscaping
For this project we deigned & built a patio with accent seating walls. All the stonework is surrounded by garden beds. We incorporated an offset area for an outdoor fire pit. A stepping stone slab walkway was installed along the side of the house. Unilock Beacon Hill pavers were used for the patio. A Bloodgood Japanese Maple, Hydrangeas, & Maiden Grasses were planted in the garden beds.
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Saratoga Ave
Saratoga Ave
Creekside Outdoor LivingCreekside Outdoor Living
Small outdoor patio with firepit. Creekside Outdoor Living - Schererville, IN Patio: Unilock Brussels (Sierra) Walls/Pillars/Firepit: Unilock Old Quarry (Sierra)
Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain
Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain
Milestone HomesMilestone Homes
This patio was designed for the ultimate entertainment experience with an outdoor kitchen and a negative edge pool with a swim-up bar. Photo by Robinette Architects, Inc.
Garden
Garden
Diego Correa Interior DesignDiego Correa Interior Design
view of the garden, the gazebo at the back.
Shade Sails Over Grill
Shade Sails Over Grill
Florida Lanai Curtains LLCFlorida Lanai Curtains LLC
Shade sails over the grill area provides amazing shade that lets this homeowner feel more comfortable while grilling out on hot Florida days.
ProVia DryStack | Seneca
ProVia DryStack | Seneca
ProViaProVia
Deep shadow lines combined with authentic coloring produce dramatic effects in all our manufactured stone products. To achieve this, we select natural stones from unique geographic regions for every master mold and use only raw pigments and oxides for rich color. Additionally, instead of appearing only on the surface of stone faces, our colors permeate throughout the entire stone, giving each and every manufactured stone a realistic look with hues that last for years, even for exterior uses.
Project Outdoor Kitchen + Outdoor Furniture
Project Outdoor Kitchen + Outdoor Furniture
Ambient ElementsAmbient Elements
Ambient Elements creates conscious designs for innovative spaces by combining superior craftsmanship, advanced engineering and unique concepts while providing the ultimate wellness experience. We design and build outdoor kitchens, saunas, infrared saunas, steam rooms, hammams, cryo chambers, salt rooms, snow rooms and many other hyperthermic conditioning modalities.
Brick Patios
Brick Patios
Design One LandscapingDesign One Landscaping
Exteriors
Exteriors
JKF Construction, Inc.JKF Construction, Inc.
JKF Construction
Multitiered Deck and Patio Space in Clarksboro, NJ
Multitiered Deck and Patio Space in Clarksboro, NJ
Ayars Complete Home Improvements, Inc.Ayars Complete Home Improvements, Inc.
The Ayars team pulled out all the stops to create this ultimate summer hangout spot, which features a covered lounge area with mounted television and recessed speakers, a deck seating area, and a beautifully landscaped pool area with a fire pit and bar.
Patio Furniture Design
Patio Furniture Design
KG DesignKG Design
Outdoor patio set ready for entertainment.
Uptown Dallas condo
Uptown Dallas condo
Dallas Property PhotosDallas Property Photos
Viorel Bucur
Queen Anne Victorian Remodel
Queen Anne Victorian Remodel
D3 ArchitectsD3 Architects
A backyard patio and brick bbq create a beautiful and social space for the family living in this home we remodeled.
Medinah, IL. Outdoor Patio and Kitchen Space
Medinah, IL. Outdoor Patio and Kitchen Space
Ross and Jack's Landscaping Inc.Ross and Jack's Landscaping Inc.
Skylight Patio
Skylight Patio
UserUser
Photo by Norman McClave / Spacious Images
Bello Aluminum Panels
Bello Aluminum Panels
Garden ElementsGarden Elements
Fun By The Farm
Fun By The Farm
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Pergolas and Pavilions
Pergolas and Pavilions
CMS LandscapesCMS Landscapes
Lemont Pavilion, Natural Stone Pillars, Natural Stone Outdoor Kitchen and Bar with Granite Countertops, Natural Stone Natural Gas Fire Pit, Paver Patio
outdoor living
outdoor living
V.I.Photography & DesignV.I.Photography & Design
V.I.Photography & Design Vincent Ivicevic

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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