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Expansive Modern Patio Ideas and Designs

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Sonoma Private Residence
Sonoma Private Residence
Salt Shed Design BuildSalt Shed Design Build
View of second guest house.
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home terrace modern firepit and outdoor kitchen
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home terrace modern firepit and outdoor kitchen
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home terrace modern firepit and outdoor kitchen. Photo by William MacCollum.
Normandy Road
Normandy Road
Fido ProjectsFido Projects
Martina Gemmola
939 Coast Blvd | La Jolla
939 Coast Blvd | La Jolla
The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real EstateThe Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real Estate
decorative concrete patios
decorative concrete patios
Harding Group Outdoor LivingHarding Group Outdoor Living
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
PK17 - Indoor-Outdoor Living
PK17 - Indoor-Outdoor Living
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!
Sonoma Pool House
Sonoma Pool House
ZumaoohZumaooh
Stunning Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Interior Floors
Stunning Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Interior Floors
Tom Ralston ConcreteTom Ralston Concrete
it is the little things that can set off an already gorgeous setting e.g. the red pillows with a red flower to match that gives the “ahhh” feeling that everyone needs to reinvigorate the senses. Pick up a book, glance out to the pool and vineyards or just daydream; all are options in this rarified space. John Luhn
Pinnacle Peak Modern | Backyard View
Pinnacle Peak Modern | Backyard View
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Nestled perfectly along a mountainside in the North Scottsdale Estancia Community, with views of Pinnacle Peak, and the Valley below, this landscape design honors the surrounding desert and the contemporary architecture of the home. A meandering driveway ascends the hillside to an auto court area where we placed mature cactus and yucca specimens. In the back, terracing was used to create interest and support from the intense hillside. We brought in mass boulders to retain the slope, while adding to the existing terrain. A succulent garden was placed in the terraced hillside using unique and rare species to enhance the surrounding native desert. A vertical fence of well casing rods was installed to preserve the view, while still securing the property. An infinity edge, glass tile pool is the perfect extension of the contemporary home. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Drewett Works Contractor: Manship Builders Interior Designer: David Michael Miller Associates Photography: Dino Tonn
Modern patio with grey porcelain tile
Modern patio with grey porcelain tile
Simple StepsSimple Steps
This modern patio has the same porcelain tile continuing from the inside of the home to the patio. The tile is lightly textured and resembles natural stone. The color is called Graphite and there are other colors to choose from.
River's Edge
River's Edge
Fiorentino Group ArchitectsFiorentino Group Architects
Photo Credit: Rixon Photography
Complete Model Home Customization
Complete Model Home Customization
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
The first step to creating your outdoor paradise is to get your dreams on paper. Let Creative Environments professional landscape designers listen to your needs, visions, and experiences to convert them to a visually stunning landscape design! Our ability to produce architectural drawings, colorful presentations, 3D visuals, and construction– build documents will assure your project comes out the way you want it! And with 60 years of design– build experience, several landscape designers on staff, and a full CAD/3D studio at our disposal, you will get a level of professionalism unmatched by other firms.
Stunning Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Interior Floors
Stunning Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Interior Floors
Tom Ralston ConcreteTom Ralston Concrete
This Panoramic shot by Jeffrey Luhn shows a close up of two raised planters with 6" thick concrete caps that flank the pool and are connected by 3" concrete coping stones that were cast in place. Across from the pool is a wonderful pool cabana which has an intimate outdoor fireplace conveniently located outside attached to "porte-cochere like surround". The guest bedroom is across from the pool cabana while to the far right is the upstairs master bedroom that can take in the pool, the vineyards and guests that come and go" Photo by John Luhn
Custom Outdoor Living Design of Outdoor Kitchen with Patio Cover
Custom Outdoor Living Design of Outdoor Kitchen with Patio Cover
Custom Outdoor LivingCustom Outdoor Living
Custom Outdoor Living Design of Outdoor Kitchen with Patio Cover. The outdoor kitchen project has an amazing view of the Las Vegas Strip
Black Fold Apartments / West End
Black Fold Apartments / West End
The NRA CollaborativeThe NRA Collaborative
Black Fold is a luxurious collaboration between NRA, BPM and Hecker Guthrie. Black Fold’s one and two bedroom apartments are welcomed into a curated space of exquisite materials and finishes. Carefully considered open-plan and light filled spaces are framed by large balconies and green courtyards. Black Fold was designed to provide a rich a sensorial living experience to its residents, with an extraordinary rooftop terrace complete with entertaining arena and constant views of the city.
The Canyons, Home 401
The Canyons, Home 401
Kevin B Howard Architects, AIAKevin B Howard Architects, AIA
Willian Lesch Photography
Custom Design - Deck - The Summit
Custom Design - Deck - The Summit
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Straight Edge - Mountainside Terrace
Straight Edge - Mountainside Terrace
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
A sheltered terrace off this mountainside home allows for year-round lounging and enjoying breathtaking views of mountain ranges near and far. Project Details // Straight Edge Phoenix, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Sonora West Development Interior designer: Laura Kehoe Landscape architecture: Sonoran Landesign Photographer: Laura Moss Pool: Mossman Brothers Pools https://www.drewettworks.com/straight-edge/
Modern Home on Championship Golf Course
Modern Home on Championship Golf Course
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design

Expansive Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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