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Lake Forest Patio
Lake Forest Patio
Ruffolo IncRuffolo Inc
Dan Rudnicki
Villandry Circle
Villandry Circle
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Elegant Modern at Estancia | Patio at Sunset
Elegant Modern at Estancia | Patio at Sunset
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
The primary goal for this project was to craft a modernist derivation of pueblo architecture. Set into a heavily laden boulder hillside, the design also reflects the nature of the stacked boulder formations. The site, located near local landmark Pinnacle Peak, offered breathtaking views which were largely upward, making proximity an issue. Maintaining southwest fenestration protection and maximizing views created the primary design constraint. The views are maximized with careful orientation, exacting overhangs, and wing wall locations. The overhangs intertwine and undulate with alternating materials stacking to reinforce the boulder strewn backdrop. The elegant material palette and siting allow for great harmony with the native desert. The Elegant Modern at Estancia was the collaboration of many of the Valley's finest luxury home specialists. Interiors guru David Michael Miller contributed elegance and refinement in every detail. Landscape architect Russ Greey of Greey | Pickett contributed a landscape design that not only complimented the architecture, but nestled into the surrounding desert as if always a part of it. And contractor Manship Builders -- Jim Manship and project manager Mark Laidlaw -- brought precision and skill to the construction of what architect C.P. Drewett described as "a watch." Project Details | Elegant Modern at Estancia Architecture: CP Drewett, AIA, NCARB Builder: Manship Builders, Carefree, AZ Interiors: David Michael Miller, Scottsdale, AZ Landscape: Greey | Pickett, Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ Publications: "On the Edge: The Rugged Desert Landscape Forms the Ideal Backdrop for an Estancia Home Distinguished by its Modernist Lines" Luxe Interiors + Design, Nov/Dec 2015. Awards: 2015 PCBC Grand Award: Best Custom Home over 8,000 sq. ft. 2015 PCBC Award of Merit: Best Custom Home over 8,000 sq. ft. The Nationals 2016 Silver Award: Best Architectural Design of a One of a Kind Home - Custom or Spec 2015 Excellence in Masonry Architectural Award - Merit Award Photography: Dino Tonn
Lakeside Overlook | Patios
Lakeside Overlook | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Natural stone patio and firepit overlooking Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Westwind ConstructionWestwind Construction
Outdoor Kitchen and Dining www.jacobelliott.com
Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda
Landcraft StudioLandcraft Studio
On Outdoor Oasis
On Outdoor Oasis
Braen SupplyBraen Supply
This steeply sloped property was converted into a backyard retreat through the use of natural and man-made stone. The natural gunite swimming pool includes a sundeck and waterfall and is surrounded by a generous paver patio, seat walls and a sunken bar. A Koi pond, bocce court and night-lighting provided add to the interest and enjoyment of this landscape. This beautiful redesign was also featured in the Interlock Design Magazine. Explained perfectly in ICPI, “Some spa owners might be jealous of the newly revamped backyard of Wayne, NJ family: 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space, complete with an elevated patio area, pool and hot tub lined with natural rock, a waterfall bubbling gently down from a walkway above, and a cozy fire pit tucked off to the side. The era of kiddie pools, Coleman grills and fold-up lawn chairs may be officially over.”
Grand Experience
Grand Experience
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The Master Terrace is a perfect place to enjoy a beer and a magazine by the fire while overlooking the garden.
Modern Prairie Home
Modern Prairie Home
Curt Hofer & AssociatesCurt Hofer & Associates
Jeffrey Bebee Photography
Between The Oaks
Between The Oaks
Jeffrey Doherty DesignerJeffrey Doherty Designer
Open Water - Southlake, TX
Open Water - Southlake, TX
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
We created this natural swimming pool in Southlake, TX featuring natural rock work and three separate swimming pool areas. The diving pool features a 1"x1" glass tile slide and a rock diving board. The play pool includes four glass tile swim up bar stools and the hot spring inspired spa overlooks the sunken bar area with custom cedar pergola. Swimming pool landscaping, landscape lighting, Olympic-grade underwater speakers, and state of the art pool equipment and pool hydraulics make this pool outstanding.
Oak Building Coutryard Area
Oak Building Coutryard Area
Llama ArchitectsLlama Architects
As part of this Replacement Dwelling Development, this area between the two newly built large Oak Framed Buildings has been created to form a focal feature in between both buildings. A once totally neglected,over grown shaded area due to 20 Leylandi trees being in this part of the Developments Curtilage, this now lovely sunny area has been carefully landscaped with a wonderful dry stone curved wall, Oak cleft gates and Oak raised beds with Box Ball 'Cloud' Planting. Recalimed York Stone Flags and Setts have also been used and allowing the Oak of the buildings and raised beds to naturally 'silver' will go onto compliment the beautiful 200 year old stone. The Dry Stone wall is soon to be capped off with bull nosed stone coping stones. The Box Balls remain a constant structural planting element all year round and look stunning when frost covered. John Cullen low level Lighting in the raised beds and walk way allow these raised beds to look stunning in the evening.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
French Villa features a built-in grill with bar seating for six.
Sope Creek Christmas - 2017
Sope Creek Christmas - 2017
Lights Over AtlantaLights Over Atlanta
Ilya Zobanov - Gold Lens Media - @atlanta_photographer
Ultra Modern Metal Stair Rail
Ultra Modern Metal Stair Rail
Naddour's Custom Metalworks/Baltic Iron DoorsNaddour's Custom Metalworks/Baltic Iron Doors
Tony Medina
Estancia
Estancia
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Custom luxury home located in Scottsdale, Arizona built by Fratantoni Luxury Estates Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more inspiring photos!!
Back Yard Transformation in Covedale
Back Yard Transformation in Covedale
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Robin Victor Goetz/www.GoRVGP.com
Stuart
Stuart
Simonsen-Hickok InteriorsSimonsen-Hickok Interiors
A large patio provides space for stone furniture & colorful flowers in this Florida home. Taylor Architectural Photography
Spot Flower Dandelion Rug
Spot Flower Dandelion Rug
The Rugs WarehouseThe Rugs Warehouse
This item is part of the In-Outdoor Rugs collection, which is a range of beautiful & bold high-end hand-tufted modern chic designer carpets. The collection features an array of durable weatherproof rugs made from polypropylene. Orla Kiely, made in conjunction with the Dutch rug experts Brink & Campman. The perfect range to bring character to an outdoor or indoor space.

Expansive Patio with No Cover 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 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 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 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 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 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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