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Sunset Hill Outdoor Living
Sunset Hill Outdoor Living
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
This backyard was in need of modernization. The homeowners had previously commissioned a design, but it did not fit into their budget. Urban Oasis revised the plan and buy simplifying and reusing existing materials, were able to meet the client's budget and design goals. The end result is a clean, modern patio with several different spaces in which to enjoy the yard. Corten steel planter boxes add to the ambiance of the patio, separating the areas and creating the perfect spot for vegetable gardening.
Mustang Park, Carrollton
Mustang Park, Carrollton
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to bring life to the outdoors of the new home. When it came time to design the space we were challenged with the tight space of the backyard. We worked through the concepts and we were able to incorporate a new pool with spa, custom water feature wall, Ipe wood deck, outdoor kitchen, custom steel and Ipe wood shade arbor and fire pit. We also designed and installed all the landscaping including the custom steel planter. Photography: Wade Griffith
Ledgestone Custom Home 3
Ledgestone Custom Home 3
Hollison Custom HomesHollison Custom Homes
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Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Project of the Month: July 2017
Project of the Month: July 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
It's Christmas in July! This homeowner was interested in adding an outdoor space that would be continuous with their indoor living area. The large windows that separate the 2 spaces allows for their home to have a very open feel. They went with a contemporary craftsman style with clean straight lines in the columns and beams on the ceiling. The stone veneer fireplace, framed with full masonry block, with reclaimed Hemlock mantle as the centerpiece attraction and the stained pine tongue and groove vaulted ceiling gives the space a dramatic look. The columns have a stacked stone base that complements the stone on the fireplace and kitchen fascia. The light travertine flooring is a perfect balance for the dark stone on the column bases and knee walls beside the fireplace as well as the darker stained cedar beams and stones in the fireplace. The outdoor kitchen with stainless steel tile backsplash is equipped with a gas grill and a Big Green Egg as well as a fridge and storage space. This space is 525 square feet and is the perfect spot for any gathering. The patio is surrounded by stained concrete stepping stones with black star gravel. The original second story windows were replaced with smaller windows in order to allow for a proper roof pitch. TK IMAGES
CAMARGUE
CAMARGUE
T&M ShadingT&M Shading
CAMARGUE join 2 white
CASA VX
CASA VX
DuesARQuitectesDuesARQuitectes
Contemporary Residence In Windsor, Vero Beach, Florida
Contemporary Residence In Windsor, Vero Beach, Florida
Aric Attas {Creative}Aric Attas {Creative}
Contemporary Residence In Windsor, Vero Beach, Florida Photography by Aric Attas Architecture and Design Brininstool + Lynch Builder Huryn Construction
Our Work
Our Work
Madison Furniture & InteriorsMadison Furniture & Interiors
Friar Tuck Lane
Friar Tuck Lane
Lucas Eilers Design Associates, LLPLucas Eilers Design Associates, LLP
Julie Soefer Photography
Rear Courtyard
Rear Courtyard
Paragon Custom BuildersParagon Custom Builders
The double sided fireplace provides ambiance to the Master Suite and Outdoor Dining areas.
An Enchanted Evening
An Enchanted Evening
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Award Winning Orinda Backyard
Award Winning Orinda Backyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Hot Tub Installations
Hot Tub Installations
Minnesota Hot TubsMinnesota Hot Tubs
Bullfrog R7 spa with American-made A&B accessories.
Toronto Design Modern House Interior
Toronto Design Modern House Interior
Bananarch Design StudioBananarch Design Studio
Outdoor Fireplaces and Firepits
Outdoor Fireplaces and Firepits
Bergen Brick Stone & Tile CompanyBergen Brick Stone & Tile Company
21 Wilkes Street
21 Wilkes Street
Mackenzie Wheeler Architects & DesignersMackenzie Wheeler Architects & Designers
Photo by Marianne Majerus
Complete Home Remodel
Complete Home Remodel
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
This lovely home began as a complete remodel to a 1960 era ranch home. Warm, sunny colors and traditional details fill every space. The colorful gazebo overlooks the boccii court and a golf course. Shaded by stately palms, the dining patio is surrounded by a wrought iron railing. Hand plastered walls are etched and styled to reflect historical architectural details. The wine room is located in the basement where a cistern had been. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
Modern Exterior
Modern Exterior

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 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.
Lagom Residence
Lagom Residence
CB Architecture + DesignCB Architecture + Design
Eric Rorer
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