Black Patio Ideas and Designs
David Charlez DesignsThe outdoor bar and living room is a statement with tongue and groove ceiling detail and stone columns, arches, and a stone bar. Photo by Spacecrafting
Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & BuildMediterranean patio in Orange County with brick paving and a fire feature.
Thompson Custom Homesphotos by Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a classic patio in Houston with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Design ideas for a classic patio in Houston with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Draper whiteDraper White
Classic patio in Denver with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Classic patio in Denver with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Construction Corp.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
Wyant ArchitectureA primary goal for this small out-building project was the creation of comfortable outdoor spaces for living and entertaining adjacent to an existing pool.
Jeffrey Totaro, Photographer
sprl Brisonserge Brison
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Nice with a gazebo and a fire feature.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Nice with a gazebo and a fire feature.
Douglas MasonryDesign ideas for a medium sized traditional front patio in Orange County with a water feature and concrete paving.
InnovationLandA two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style.
"The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals."
Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone.
Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square.
"We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks.
Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz.
"The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests."
Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions.
"Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting."
Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete.
At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone.
"I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget."
"It is truly a paradise," says the client in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"
June Scott DesignBlending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modestly-sized backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and lounging areas and subtle landscape lighting. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life.
Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Southern Pipe & Supply Co - NatchezViking Range
Photo of a traditional patio in Jackson with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and no cover.
Photo of a traditional patio in Jackson with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and no cover.
Terra Ferma LandscapesA casual seating area in front of the warm fireplace.
This is an example of a large classic back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving, a fire feature and no cover.
This is an example of a large classic back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving, a fire feature and no cover.
LMB InteriorsPolished concrete flooring carries out to the pool deck connecting the spaces, including a cozy sitting area flanked by a board form concrete fireplace, and appointed with comfortable couches for relaxation long after dark.
Poolside chaises provide multiple options for lounging and sunbathing, and expansive Nano doors poolside open the entire structure to complete the indoor/outdoor objective.
Photo credit: Ramona d'Viola
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Landscaping and exterior.
Design ideas for a country back patio in Santa Barbara.
Design ideas for a country back patio in Santa Barbara.
Fivecat Studio | ArchitecturePhotos by Scott LePage Photography
This is an example of a victorian patio steps in New York with no cover.
This is an example of a victorian patio steps in New York with no cover.
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant, Architect; Paul Schatz, Interior Designer, Interior Design Imports
Gail Owens, Photographer
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Diego with brick paving and a roof extension.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Diego with brick paving and a roof extension.
Black Patio Ideas and Designs
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