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Medium Sized Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The home's original pool was in great condition. The team cleaned up the overgrown brush in the back yard and installed new landscaping and a new cedar fence. The large patio provided the perfect spot for the team to incorporate a custom designed mid century wood and steel pergola.
Modern Planter Beds
Modern Planter Beds
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
We installed a raised garden bed made of redwood with individual timed sprinklers. This is a great contemporary garden with minimal upkeep.
For the Love of MCM
For the Love of MCM
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
Mid-Century Landscape - Bayside, WI
Mid-Century Landscape - Bayside, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Variegated carex act as a groundcover in the circular bed off the patio. A serviceberry tree anchors the bed and is uplit at night. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Backyard Living on Felbrigg
Backyard Living on Felbrigg
Elite ConcreteElite Concrete
An award winning backyard project that includes a two tone Limestone Finish patio, stepping stone pathways and basement walkout steps with cantilevered reveals.
New City - New Pool House
New City - New Pool House
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
A new pool house structure for a young family, featuring a space for family gatherings and entertaining. The highlight of the structure is the featured 2 sliding glass walls, which opens the structure directly to the adjacent pool deck. The space also features a fireplace, indoor kitchen, and bar seating with additional flip-up windows.
Casa GB
Casa GB
Bernardo Pozas Residential DesignBernardo Pozas Residential Design
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
Johnson Custom BuildersJohnson Custom Builders
My Projects
My Projects
Peaceful Settings ConstructionPeaceful Settings Construction
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Vance Fox
Outdoor Kitchen & Patio
Outdoor Kitchen & Patio
Houston Granite GuyHouston Granite Guy
New BBQ and bar area. The outdoor kitchen nestles into the hillside and doubles as a retaining wall for the slope. Long Island Boulders continue the slope retention and tie into the rest of the site's materials. We extended the existing brick wall in front of the family room to support the custom arc-shaped bluestone bar. Photo by Susan Sotera
Fun Outdoor Art
Fun Outdoor Art
DBR DesignsDBR Designs
One of the best parts of an outdoor living area is being able to display fun art! The Designs by Robin team works with a local artist here in Lafayette, La create fun, custom outdoor art.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Builders Door & WindowBuilders Door & Window
Custom Pools LLC
Custom Pools LLC
Custom Pools LLCCustom Pools LLC
Pergola and Outdoor Kitchen: Fulshear, TX
Pergola and Outdoor Kitchen: Fulshear, TX
Tradition Outdoor LivingTradition Outdoor Living
This project involved adding a cedar pergola to the existing covered patio and an outdoor kitchen for entertaining convenience! Built in to the existing patio, a concrete slab was poured making additional space for outdoor dining and seating underneath the pergola. An outdoor kitchen was tied into the covered patio. Stone-faced with gorgeous granite countertops, this kitchen provides ample storage space and the opportunity to prepare and grill any cuisine! Tongue and groove pre-stained ceiling was added to the existing patio cover as well as additional recessed lighting. Our clients created a trophy-winning patio complete with Texas A&M décor, perfect for hosting football season parties! This combination of patio cover and pergola provides optimum shade coverage and the chance to enjoy some natural lighting underneath the partial shade structure.
Euclid Residence
Euclid Residence
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This beautiful outdoor dining area can be enjoyed year round with the large outdoor fireplace to keep you warm in the cooler months. Outdoor string lights give the space a nice warm and inviting ambiance.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.
1960's Ranch Remodel with Traditional East Coast Influences
1960's Ranch Remodel with Traditional East Coast Influences
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Photography: David Patterson
Lawton Wood
Lawton Wood
UserUser
Fall and Summer container gardens designed for a longtime client.
My Work
My Work
JMC BuildersJMC Builders
Beautiful outdoor living and barbeque area

Medium Sized Patio with Concrete Slabs 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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