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Affordable Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Sunset Construction & DesignSunset Construction & Design
Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Photo of a large retro side patio in San Diego with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Revelry
Revelry
Andrew HeiserAndrew Heiser
Large modern front patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Downtown Louisville Bungalow
Downtown Louisville Bungalow
Petra Custom BuildersPetra Custom Builders
Medium sized classic back patio in Denver with concrete slabs.
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
A large Japanese maple with planters on top of the fence provide privacy while maximizing the outdoors. A patterned outdoor rug from West Elm allows for barefoot backyard entertaining.
STAPLETON SANCTUARY
STAPLETON SANCTUARY
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
Evening time in the garden.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
boulder, colorado family home
boulder, colorado family home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
bob carmichael photos the tonal outdoor furniture in the back garden is punctuated by the bright orange umbrella.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Denver with concrete slabs, no cover and an outdoor kitchen.
Fireside Lounge
Fireside Lounge
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
small space Torrance backyard
small space Torrance backyard
Sandi Fields Landscape DesignSandi Fields Landscape Design
small space backyard for entertainment and play
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Pool Cabana
Pool Cabana
Axis ConstructionAxis Construction
Kay Chance Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Lawton Wood
Lawton Wood
UserUser
Fall and Summer container gardens designed for a longtime client.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front patio in Seattle with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters
Next Generation Custom BlindsNext Generation Custom Blinds
These home owners used Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters to create privacy in their outdoor pavilion. The wood grain powder coat complements their rustic design scheme, and the operable louvers allow them to regulate the airflow.
Patio Cover Projects of the Month- June 2015
Patio Cover Projects of the Month- June 2015
Affordable Shade Patio CoversAffordable Shade Patio Covers
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Craftsman Patio
Craftsman Patio
Small traditional back patio in Houston with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Mid-Century Vibe Concrete Patio - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Concrete Patio - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A linear planting of 'Green Velvet' buxus interrupts a line of 'Skyracer' molinia. Westhauser Photography
Medium sized modern back patio in Milwaukee with concrete slabs and a fire feature.
Maruccia Residence
Maruccia Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Small backyard with lots of potential. We created the perfect space adding visual interest from inside the house to outside of it. We added a BBQ Island with Grill, sink, and plenty of counter space. BBQ Island was cover with stone veneer stone with a concrete counter top. Opposite side we match the veneer stone and concrete cap on a newly Outdoor fireplace. far side we added some post with bright colors and drought tolerant material and a special touch for the little girl in the family, since we did not wanted to forget about anyone. Photography by Zack Benson
PATIO RETRACTABLE AWNINGS
PATIO RETRACTABLE AWNINGS
Shade By DesignShade By Design
Soffit mount retractable awning
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Indianapolis with concrete slabs and an awning.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Design: modernedgedesign.com Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, a pergola and concrete slabs.
Point Dume Residence
Point Dume Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
View from the multi-leveled terrace to front yard.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
"Mommma's Backyard"
"Mommma's Backyard"
BuildometryBuildometry
Cedar, Open Joists
Photo of a large rustic back patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a gazebo.

Affordable 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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