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Modern Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Small one bedroom unit in Auckland by House Dressings
Small one bedroom unit in Auckland by House Dressings
House Dressings LtdHouse Dressings Ltd
This small one bedroom unit in Auckland has undergone a complete transformation. It was previously in need of TLC, and thoughtful planning to create the finished result. The house dressing is by Lorraine Wilson of House Dressings Auckland.
Enoggera Modern Home Renovation
Enoggera Modern Home Renovation
Clem Carpentry Pty LtdClem Carpentry Pty Ltd
Pearl 6x12 Pavers
Pearl 6x12 Pavers
USA Marble LLCUSA Marble LLC
Gorgeous driveway with our 6x12 Pearl Marble Pavers. Very elegant and clean look.
FRONT YARD WATER FEATURE
FRONT YARD WATER FEATURE
Roy Altaras Landscape Design and BuildRoy Altaras Landscape Design and Build
Paving Stone Driveway
Paving Stone Driveway
Legacy Brick & StoneLegacy Brick & Stone
Cactus Acres
Cactus Acres
MOS Glass ContractorsMOS Glass Contractors
MOS Glass Contractors provided and installed Western Window Systems Multi-slide Doors in both this Cactus Acres desert modern home and guest suite, enabling indoor/outdoor living connections throughout the space. Additionally MOS provided and installed fixed storefront windows, frameless mirrors, shower panels, plus glazed steel windows at the entrance. Architect, www.foundry12.com
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
Beachside Bungalow
Beachside Bungalow
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This front yard overhaul in Shell Beach, CA included the installation of concrete walkway and patio slabs with Mexican pebble joints, a raised concrete patio and steps for enjoying ocean-side sunset views, a horizontal board ipe privacy screen and gate to create a courtyard with raised steel planters and a custom gas fire pit, landscape lighting, and minimal planting for a modern aesthetic.
Tarrytown Wraparound
Tarrytown Wraparound
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This young family came to us looking to transform their yard into an area where they could easily entertain their guests. They were looking to add a seamless wraparound patio that meshed with the look of their existing home and garage. Concrete was chosen as the base of the patio, and was then topped with limestone slabs. A short retaining wall was added along the edge of the patio in the back to give the space more definition. Raised planters along the garage and a custom outdoor kitchen extend their living space to the outdoors. The designer chose to add lighting along the edge of the retaining wall giving the space a low, warm blanket of light. Bougainvillea was planted along the garage climbing upwards, providing a pop of color against the light coloring of the home. Holly trees were chosen to line the backyard fence, as well as the side yard along the street. This helped to provide a green wall of privacy and soften the stone facade.
Classic Alexander Modern Palm Springs Beauty
Classic Alexander Modern Palm Springs Beauty
Horizon Builders, Inc.Horizon Builders, Inc.
Front yard area by Desert Landscape Design, Palm Springs.
Troon
Troon
Erica Bryen DesignErica Bryen Design
Martis Camp Lot 581
Martis Camp Lot 581
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Martis Camp Realty
Northwest Courtyard View
Northwest Courtyard View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Ulimited Style Photography
La Sombra - Overall View
La Sombra - Overall View
Hush HouseHush House
Warm ipe wood deck to the dappled-light of the second floor patio, surrounded by vines and greenery. Overlook at the juliet balcony.
Residential Overview
Residential Overview
Thornton LandscapeThornton Landscape
Front porch and garden area. Custom cut walk path and front porch steps. Garden matches the greenery from the side yard and enhanced with colorful perennial plants.
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muntzstudios-385814th-19.jpg
EVOKEEVOKE
Colored concrete patio, gravel joints, led path lighting, custom fire table, swivel chairs, annabelle hydrangea, lavender, boxwood and juniper.
Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area
Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area
Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLCBarbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC
Barbara Hilty, APLD
Wine Country Modern Farmhouse
Wine Country Modern Farmhouse
STUDIO PRIME ARCHITECTURE (SP-ARC)STUDIO PRIME ARCHITECTURE (SP-ARC)
protected courtyard with framed views of the rolling wine grape covered hills
光帯の家
光帯の家
Sデザインファーム株式会社Sデザインファーム株式会社
デッキテラスの天井は段々と低くなるようなっています。一番奥の低い部分がクライアントのお気に入りの読書スペースです。
Le bureau au fond du jardin
Le bureau au fond du jardin
AGENCE MARN DÉCOAGENCE MARN DÉCO

Modern Front 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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