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Contemporary Red Patio Ideas and Designs

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Carlton Woods Outdoor Kitchen
Carlton Woods Outdoor Kitchen
Lee Brothers ConstructionLee Brothers Construction
Beautifully redesigned patio and pool space with travertine pavers, stone wainscot, and granite countertops. Finished with custom stained wood ceiling and ventless fireplace for outdoor entertaining.
Maison à Patios
Maison à Patios
a3Architectesa3Architectes
a3 Architectes
Lexington, MA Complete Landscape
Lexington, MA Complete Landscape
Moodscapes LLCMoodscapes LLC
Fire Pit in Rocks
Fire Pit in Rocks
Flame DesignzFlame Designz
Arlington Contemporary
Arlington Contemporary
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Following an architectural renovation of this Arlington home by McInturff Architects, the owner hired us to design a seating area and terrace in the back yard. The lounge seating is integrated directly into the rear deck and a new bluestone terrace creates an opportunity to lounge around a Corten steel fire pit.
Year Round Entertaining
Year Round Entertaining
ZDA Inc.ZDA Inc.
Cypress Ridge Trellis
Cypress Ridge Trellis
MS|ArchitectureMS|Architecture
This section of trellis was uniquely built using timber frame trusses that extend the existing gable of the roof over the home's master bedroom. Cypress Ridge Trellis, Architecture Firm: MS|Architecture, Designer: Micah D. Smith, AIA / Jeromy Frakes, Builder: Frakes-Scapes, Location: Arroyo Grande, Ca., Year built: 2012, Photography: Micah D. Smith, AIA
Lexington, MA Complete Landscape
Lexington, MA Complete Landscape
Moodscapes LLCMoodscapes LLC
Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Benton Outdoor LivingBenton Outdoor Living
Birchgrove Courtyard
Birchgrove Courtyard
Secret GardensSecret Gardens
What an impact a bold colour can have on a small space. Our clients love to entertain and do so all year round. In summer this courtyard garden is ideal as it is surrounded by buildings and towering trees. The bright orange creates a feeling of warmth and vibrancy in the courtyard for the cooler months of the year. It also inspired the plant selections with orange and red flowers the dominant theme.
Exterior Spaces
Exterior Spaces
Black + Vernooy ArchitectsBlack + Vernooy Architects
This Lake LBJ vacation home was designed by Black + Vernooy Architects for an active family with three teenage children as a place to get away and enjoy the outdoors together. Focusing on a casual lakeside lifestyle the connection between interior and exterior became a driving element of the design. Designed by Black + Vernooy, Built by Kip Steele Custom Homes, Photo by Brandy Steele
Modern Outdoor Fire Features in Atlantic City, NJ
Modern Outdoor Fire Features in Atlantic City, NJ
Bradford ProductsBradford Products
A Bradford fire feature is a stunning addition to any outdoor living area. It is the perfect contrast of warmth and light to a pool or water feature.
Apollonian 4' Water Feature on Hardwood Enclosed Patio
Apollonian 4' Water Feature on Hardwood Enclosed Patio
Damien Jones ArtDamien Jones Art
Damien Jones
Chuwar riverfront
Chuwar riverfront
Civic Steel HomesCivic Steel Homes
Stunning views from protected entertaining area.
The Harbors
The Harbors
Delineations, Inc.Delineations, Inc.
Outdoor Living Space in Morris County, NJ
Outdoor Living Space in Morris County, NJ
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Outdoor kitchen grill
MODERN TUSCAN SPA
MODERN TUSCAN SPA
UrbanpoolbuilderUrbanpoolbuilder
Architectural Photography Group
L33
L33
RIVERA ARQUITECTOSRIVERA ARQUITECTOS
Cambridge, MA Rooftop Garden
Cambridge, MA Rooftop Garden
Jean Brooks LandscapesJean Brooks Landscapes
A Japanese inspired rooftop oasis that features a full kitchen, raised vegetable beds, dining and living room areas. Pergola and bridge designed in collaboration with Trellis Structures.
City Patio
City Patio
DeBord Construction BostonDeBord Construction Boston
Christopher DeBord

Contemporary Red Patio 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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