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Modern Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Award Winning Spanish Modern Mash-up
Award Winning Spanish Modern Mash-up
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting
Premium Patio Enclosures, Retractable Screens & Doors
Premium Patio Enclosures, Retractable Screens & Doors
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
Point Loma Mid Century Modern
Point Loma Mid Century Modern
Land AestheticLand Aesthetic
子供部屋とリビングに面した中庭
子供部屋とリビングに面した中庭
株式会社　建築工房DADA株式会社　建築工房DADA
建築工房DADA
蔵上の家
蔵上の家
アトリエスクエア1級建築士事務所アトリエスクエア1級建築士事務所
蔵上のモダンな住宅　撮影　岡本公二
Compact Concrete Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Compact Concrete Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Upright COR-TEN planters bloom brightly with Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef', bringing a bit of sunshine into this small courtyard.
SoHo Penthouse
SoHo Penthouse
SA-DA ArchitectureSA-DA Architecture
A beautiful raised garden design
A beautiful raised garden design
Brilliant Design ConceptsBrilliant Design Concepts
A beautiful garden design and construction completes the apartment renovation. We transformed the untidy bits and pieces garden area by demolishing the existing garden, installing new decking to lift the courtyard height to match the exterior sliding door height and building a raised garden bed planted out with a hardy and beautiful collection of Rhaphis Palms, Teddy Bear Magnolias and a selection of philodendrons and flax. Plant selection and design flickmacqueen garden design
Society Hill Townhouse
Society Hill Townhouse
Phillip Johnson ConstructionPhillip Johnson Construction
Don Pearse Photographers
Belfast Residence
Belfast Residence
Drawing DeptDrawing Dept
Reading garden. 4x4 'Tennessee Tumbled' cobblestones and blue slate chips. Bloodgood Japanese Maple. Architect: Drawing Dept Contractor: Camery Hensley Construction Photography: Ross Van Pelt
Villa Anatoli Astra
Villa Anatoli Astra
Castanes Architects PSCastanes Architects PS
The porte cochere at the main entrance to this contemporary residence is located within a circular driveway.
Rove
Rove
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photos by Roehner + Ryan
Over The Rhine Courtyard
Over The Rhine Courtyard
Two Brothers Brick PavingTwo Brothers Brick Paving
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.
Laneway house
Laneway house
Chilton ArchitectsChilton Architects
Sliding doors open onto the generous terrace shaded by a deep canopy, offering views of the neighbouring treetops and city buildings. Photographer: Carrie Chilton
SoHo Penthouse
SoHo Penthouse
SA-DA ArchitectureSA-DA Architecture
Queenwood, Hamilton Showhome
Queenwood, Hamilton Showhome
David Reid HomesDavid Reid Homes
This stunning townhouse epitomises the perfect fusion of medium density housing with modern urban living. Each room has been carefully designed with usability in mind, creating a functional, low maintenance, luxurious home. The striking copper front door, hinuera stone and dark triclad cladding give this home instant street appeal. Downstairs, the home boasts a double garage with internal access, three bedrooms, separate toilet, bathroom and laundry, with the master suite and multiple living areas upstairs. Medium density housing is about optimising smaller building sites by designing and building homes which maximise living space. This new showhome exemplifies how this can be achieved, with both style and functionality at the fore.
Irving Single Family Spec Residence
Irving Single Family Spec Residence
Realarchitecture LtdRealarchitecture Ltd
Upper Eastside Modern Townhouse
Upper Eastside Modern Townhouse
Inson Dubois Wood LLCInson Dubois Wood LLC
Yorba Linda Modern
Yorba Linda Modern
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
The Coy Land Techs team installed a random pattern 5 size paver patio, irrigation to pots, new pots and plants, decorative rocks, along with modern wood fencing to create a clean modern design in another Orange County home.

Modern Courtyard 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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