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Contemporary Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Rooftop Refuge
Rooftop Refuge
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Rose Bay
Rose Bay
Marylou Sobel Interior DesignMarylou Sobel Interior Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a living wall, concrete paving and no cover.
Bentley Residence
Bentley Residence
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArquitecturalPhoto.com
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles.
Истра. Комплексная застройка. беседка и Навес.
Истра. Комплексная застройка. беседка и Навес.
Garden CubeGarden Cube
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Saint Petersburg with a bbq area and a gazebo.
Sabrina Terrace
Sabrina Terrace
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
White Wing
White Wing
Kendle Design CollaborativeKendle Design Collaborative
Medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
This beautiful outdoor living space flows out from both the kitchen and the interior living space. Spacious dining adjacent to a full outdoor kitchen with gas grill, beer tap, under mount sink, refrigeration and storage cabinetry.
Seashell
Seashell
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Multi-level Pool & Spa w/ Cascading Water, Fire Pit Lounge & Courtyard Fire Pit
Multi-level Pool & Spa w/ Cascading Water, Fire Pit Lounge & Courtyard Fire Pit
Watters Aquatech Pools & SpasWatters Aquatech Pools & Spas
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Perham
Perham
Spinnaker DevelopmentSpinnaker Development
Will Edwards
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in Orange County.
weekend house
weekend house
株式会社　藤吉秀樹建築計画事務所｜Fujiyoshi Hideki Architec't Inc.株式会社　藤吉秀樹建築計画事務所｜Fujiyoshi Hideki Architec't Inc.
Yukio Arikawa
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in Tokyo Suburbs with decking and no cover.
Tribeca Pool Garden
Tribeca Pool Garden
Jeffrey ErbJeffrey Erb
Jeffrey Erb
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Gwelup
Gwelup
UserUser
Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with a roof extension.
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
MALVERN HOUSE Melbourne Australia
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with a pergola and a potted garden.
Birds of Prey Courtyard Garden by Living Green
Birds of Prey Courtyard Garden by Living Green
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a living wall.
Birchgrove - Tiny Courtyard
Birchgrove - Tiny Courtyard
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
Photos by Katrine Mardini
Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a bbq area.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard patio steps in San Francisco.
Oshry Residence
Oshry Residence
spfaspfa
Expansive contemporary courtyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and no cover.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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