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Contemporary Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary in Cohasset
Contemporary in Cohasset
The GardenersThe Gardeners
Lincoln Square Residence
Lincoln Square Residence
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
The raised back patio is just two steps down from the great room/kitchen. On the left is the mudroom which links the house to the garage and home theater. Just out of view is an outdoor fireplace.
Patio & Paving Ideas
Patio & Paving Ideas
Abel LandscapingAbel Landscaping
Marshalls Fairstone Slate Natural Paving Patio. CR: Marshalls
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Raised Wood Deck featuring stone patio construction and outdoor kitchen with a dining area under the deck - Avon, New Jersey Design and Construction by Decks by Kiefer. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer)
Inside Out Pool Cabana
Inside Out Pool Cabana
THE UP STUDIOTHE UP STUDIO
Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
BBQ, A/C screen, lounge deck
BBQ, A/C screen, lounge deck
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
This growing family needed to maximize their outdoor space. BE Landscape Design, elevated the Master BR deck, and fire-pit, designed a multi level BBQ for easy access to both lounge and dining areas. The retaining wall was removed and replaced with a nook for a built in dining bench. The large retaining wall was painted graphite grey, and faced with sturdy 'stallion wire' to support scented and flowering vines. The hillside was planted with native and shade tolerant plants.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Broward Landscape, Inc.Broward Landscape, Inc.
Outdoor Kitchen, granite Counter top, BBQ, ledge stone, sink
Mount Pleasant Garden
Mount Pleasant Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
Sendero Tres
Sendero Tres
C&E Builders AZC&E Builders AZ
Paradise Valley Arizona Pool Remodel.
The Truckee, CA Project (Firepit + Seating + Patios + Outdoor Art)
The Truckee, CA Project (Firepit + Seating + Patios + Outdoor Art)
JTA Stoneworks LLCJTA Stoneworks LLC
Private Backyard Resort
Private Backyard Resort
Presidential Pools, Spas & PatioPresidential Pools, Spas & Patio
Sofronas Residence
Sofronas Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Modern San Jose Backyard
Modern San Jose Backyard
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
Even the fireplace. plays with materiality, incorporating split pieces of TimberTech composite decking in the same playful color pallet.
Lot 40
Lot 40
Marmiro Stones, IncMarmiro Stones, Inc
Deep Blue® sandblasted pavers create a relaxing side patio for the family to gather and enjoy each other's company. The natural whites and gray of the stone compliment the natural elements of the area, as well as the multi-color outdoor fireplace.
A Contemporary Landscape in Southern Vermont
A Contemporary Landscape in Southern Vermont
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
For this contemporary, Japanese-style residence sitting high on a hill in southern Vermont, JMMDS created a simple, clean-lined design using stone pavers, retaining walls, and geometric beds to define the area around the house. The house is composed of two long offset barn buildings with eaves that are joined in the middle around an exterior stone courtyard. JMMDS’s design holds up the steep surrounding slopes with a long stone retaining wall bordering a rectangular quartzite terrace with a beautiful view out to the surrounding landscape. The wall encloses a level grass shelf around the house; outside the wall, less manicured turf drops away quickly down the slope. Ledges on the hillside that parallels the house are exposed as an asset. On the entry side of the house, JMMDS designed a wall that retains the slope between garage and house, accessed by a set of broad stone steps and linear pavers that take a visitor straight to the front door. Plantings in geometric beds surround more quartzite pavers that form a terrace for the guest wing of the house. The drip space under the eaves is filled with black washed river stone. Photo: Scott Wunderle
Contemporary in Cohasset
Contemporary in Cohasset
The GardenersThe Gardeners
P Street NW
P Street NW
Traut Landscape StudioTraut Landscape Studio
Ron Solomon c. 2016
Private Estate Surrey
Private Estate Surrey
Hill House InteriorsHill House Interiors
Alfresco living © Hill House Interiors
Outdoor Design
Outdoor Design
Concept 2 DesignConcept 2 Design
Denice Lachapelle
Pitzely deck and patio
Pitzely deck and patio
Woodscape ConstructionWoodscape Construction
This this outdoor living area was designed to give two distinct and separate areas. The deck uses low maintenance Trex Transcend decking and railing. we also installed Trex Rain Escape under deck drainage system. The patio below the deck is cut flagstone set on a concrete base.

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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