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Contemporary Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool & Contemporary is the vibe our clients were seeking out. Phase 1 complete for this El Paso Westside project. Consistent with the homes architecture and lifestyle creates a space to handle all occasions. Early morning coffee on the patio or around the firepit, smores, drinks, relaxing, reading & maybe a little dancing. Cedar planks set on raw steel post create a cozy atmosphere. Sitting or laying down on cushions and pillows atop the smooth buff leuders limestone bench with your feet popped up on the custom gas firepit. Raw steel veneer, limestone cap and stainless steel fire fixtures complete the sleek contemporary feels. Concrete steps & path lights beam up and accentuates the focal setting. To prep for phase 2, ground cover pathways and areas are ready for the new outdoor movie projector, more privacy, picnic area, permanent seating, landscape and lighting to come.
Mid-Century Vibe Fire Pit Patio - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Fire Pit Patio - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The new perimeter lends some privacy from the surrounding neighbors. Westhauser Photography
Fire Features
Fire Features
Markham Landscape Products, Inc.Markham Landscape Products, Inc.
Rustic Style Fire Feature - Techo-Bloc's Valencia Fire Pit with custom caps.
Farley Street
Farley Street
Greenberg ConstructionGreenberg Construction
Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain
EVOKEEVOKE
Modern Pergola - Delano, CA
Modern Pergola - Delano, CA
Peaceful Patios (pergola sales)Peaceful Patios (pergola sales)
Modern louvered pergola offers an elegant outdoor space for evening entertaining.
Camelback Mountain Residence
Camelback Mountain Residence
True North Builders, Inc.True North Builders, Inc.
Modern Farmhouse on Vale Court
Modern Farmhouse on Vale Court
E2 Homes LtdE2 Homes Ltd
East Sonoma Outdoor Kitchen
East Sonoma Outdoor Kitchen
OutdoraOutdora
Beautifully unique outdoor kitchen on the Eastside of Sonoma. Outdoor Kitchen includes: + LX2 Series 42 inch Built-in Alfresco Grill w/ Rotisserie and Infrared SearZone. + Alfresco VersaPower Cooker + 24 inch Built-in Marvel Outdoor Refrigerator + Twin Eagles Tall Trash Drawer + Twin Eagles 30 inch Triple Drawer and Door Combo + Twin Eagles 24 inch Single Access Door + Twin Eagles 19 inch Triple Storage Drawer + Twin Eagles 30 inch Access Door + Bromic Tungsten Smart-Heat 6000 Watt Electric Heater + Outdoor Dual Duplex Wall Switch Plate and Gang Box Construction by: JKT & Associates Photos by: Theilen Photography
Gathering Table
Gathering Table
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Saratoga Creek House
Saratoga Creek House
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
Photo credit: WA design
Esplanade Residence
Esplanade Residence
SUBU Design ArchitectureSUBU Design Architecture
Bloomfield
Bloomfield
Milanco Building GroupMilanco Building Group
This is a closer view of the patio. The living space opens into the backyard.
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Garden Patio
Garden Patio
Burbeck Interiors ltdBurbeck Interiors ltd
Lake Forest Front Entry Addition and Landscape / Hardscape
Lake Forest Front Entry Addition and Landscape / Hardscape
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This patio was added to the side of the house. We poured a slab footing and covered them with large format porcelain tile. A motorized-louvered trellis from Smart Patio, which has recessed LED lighting, attaches to the exterior stucco wall. We demoed a section of the CMU wall to the right and installed a custom wood gate. All the yard spaces are dirt when purchased in this neighborhood, so we provided the landscaping as well.
EIGTH.
EIGTH.
KLH Custom HomesKLH Custom Homes
Sammamish Plateau
Sammamish Plateau
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Completed Worksites
Completed Worksites
Comfort Seasonal ServicesComfort Seasonal Services
Lake Oconee Residence
Lake Oconee Residence
Architectural CollaborativeArchitectural Collaborative
We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. This required two master suites on the first floor. Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing. We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake.

Contemporary Patio with Concrete Slabs 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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