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Contemporary Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Fulham 1, London
Fulham 1, London
Richmond Bell Architects LtdRichmond Bell Architects Ltd
Luxury 75' Long Lap Pool Ridgewood NJ
Luxury 75' Long Lap Pool Ridgewood NJ
Thomas Flint Landscape Design & DevelopmentThomas Flint Landscape Design & Development
BBQs and firepits
BBQs and firepits
Creekside Pool and SpasCreekside Pool and Spas
Showcase - Backyard Retreat
Showcase - Backyard Retreat
Sisson LandscapesSisson Landscapes
Sisson Landscapes
Outdoor Design
Outdoor Design
Concept 2 DesignConcept 2 Design
Denice Lachapelle
Pergola Garden
Pergola Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Arbor Screen for Hot Tub
Arbor Screen for Hot Tub
Pony Lawncare and LandscapingPony Lawncare and Landscaping
We installed this arbor to shield the client from neighbors while enjoying their hot tub
Owl's Head Cottage
Owl's Head Cottage
Maple Street Design StudioMaple Street Design Studio
David Clough Photography
Encino Estate
Encino Estate
JWT AssociatesJWT Associates
The outdoor kitchen is clad in Santa Barbara Sandstone. It includes a wood-burning BBQ, pizza oven, wine fridge, sink, and lots of wood storage. Lee Manning Photography
734 24th St.
734 24th St.
RMC Design & Planning, Inc.RMC Design & Planning, Inc.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
ProGrass Home and Landscape ImprovementsProGrass Home and Landscape Improvements
Providing privacy, tranquility and beauty, this outdoor shower is the perfect place to unwind after a long day.
Garden Design in Kensington, London
Garden Design in Kensington, London
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Beaumaris Project
Beaumaris Project
Apex Landscapes & PoolsApex Landscapes & Pools
Tim Turner
Outdoor Stone Fireplace and Cedar Pergola
Outdoor Stone Fireplace and Cedar Pergola
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
A custom pergola frames the stone fireplace and hearth to define a contemporary outdoor dining space. The fireplace design includes large field stones in an irregular pattern that echos the flagstone patio. The pergola consists of four round tapered columns with cedar wood beams and cross sections.
Leaside Project
Leaside Project
Curbz Landscaping Inc.Curbz Landscaping Inc.
Clovelly House
Clovelly House
Angus Mackenzie ArchitectAngus Mackenzie Architect
Significant alterations and additions are proposed for this semi detached dwelling on Clovelly Rd, including a new first floor and major ground floor alterations. A challenging site, the house is connected to a semi, which has already carried out extensive additions and has a 4-storey face brick unit building to the East. The proposal aims to keep a lot of the ground floor walls in place, yet allowing a large open plan living area that opens out to a newly landscaped north facing rear yard and terrace. The existing second bedroom space has been converted into a large utilities room, providing ample storage, laundry facilities and a WC, efficiently placed beneath the new stairway to the first floor. The first floor accommodation comprises of 3 generously sized bedrooms, a bathroom and an ensuite off the master bedroom. Painted pine lines the cathedral ceilings beneath the gable roof which runs the full length of the building. Materials have been chosen for their ease and speed of construction. Painted FC panels designed to be installed with a minimum of onsite cutting, clad the first floor. Extensive wall, floor and ceiling insulation aim to regulate internal environments, as well as lessen the infiltration of traffic noise from Clovelly Rd. High and low level windows provide further opportunity for optimal cross ventilation of the bedroom spaces, as well as allowing abundant natural light.
Wordly in Los Altos
Wordly in Los Altos
Peruri Design CompanyPeruri Design Company
Designed by Sindhu Peruri of Peruri Design Co. Woodside, CA Photography by Eric Roth
Carmel Valley House
Carmel Valley House
Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.
Situated between oak woodlands and valley meadows, the landscape for this Santa Lucia Preserve home consists largely of California native plants, particularly those that are deer tolerant and able to withstand the rugged Carmel climate. The design's main goals were to preserve views and nestle the Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects-designed home into the site. Much of the home was constructed using PISE (pneumatically impacted stabilized earth) and this technique of rammed earth is echoed in walls that stretch out from the house. Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.
Alta Canyada BBQ Patio
Alta Canyada BBQ Patio
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Chelsea Construction Corp.
DC Residence
DC Residence
Traut Landscape StudioTraut Landscape Studio
Designed while at Graham Landscape Architecture.

Contemporary Patio with Natural Stone 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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