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Contemporary Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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The view from inside which leads directly out onto the garden
The view from inside which leads directly out onto the garden
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
The bifold doors open directly onto this seating area creating a seamless flow from interior to exterior. Photographed by Nathalie Priem
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in London.
Houston St.
Houston St.
Lyrd InteriorsLyrd Interiors
Photo of a contemporary front patio in Houston with concrete paving and a pergola.
Timber Cove Fireplace
Timber Cove Fireplace
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
Patrice Jerome
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Saratoga Contemporary
Saratoga Contemporary
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
@ Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Large contemporary front patio in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Outdoor Room with a View
Outdoor Room with a View
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The custom designed and built bench protects the aesthetic calm of the front garden patio. It provides an excellent view of the neighborhood as well as the hummingbirds drawn by pink Alumroot bells, the sweet fragrance and magic wand-like blooms of Hummingbird Sage blooms, as well as the water feature.
Malibu Farm House
Malibu Farm House
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Malibu Modern Farmhouse by Burdge & Associates Architects in Malibu, California. Interiors by Alexander Design Fiore Landscaping Photos by Tessa Neustadt
Paver Walkways
Paver Walkways
Kingdom LandscapingKingdom Landscaping
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in Baltimore with concrete paving.
Water Fountains
Water Fountains
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
Front entryway fountain with small sitting area. Great whisper pour sound and night lighting. Matt Kocourek Photography
Small contemporary front patio in Kansas City with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Linear Synthesis
Linear Synthesis
MARPA DESIGN STUDIOMARPA DESIGN STUDIO
Initial Concept Design: Entasis Group; Landscape Architecture Design: MARPA; Landscape Construction: Environmental Designs, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front patio in Denver with concrete slabs.
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry courtyard with cabana door open. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
MAS PROVENCEMAS PROVENCE
Gabrielle Voinot
Photo of a contemporary front patio in Marseille with a pergola.
Cozy Small Fire Pit
Cozy Small Fire Pit
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
Stay cozy with our array of fire pits for any budget, style and size home. We finished off this area with a living wall and added concrete pavers with beach pebbles for a low maintenance back patio option
Mukwonago Project
Mukwonago Project
Lake City Landscape, LLCLake City Landscape, LLC
Photo of a small contemporary front patio in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Calabasas Entry Courtyard
Calabasas Entry Courtyard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Remodel of an existing entry courtyard. We cleaned up the lines on the steps, created cantilevered steps with recessed LED tape lighting, added a water feature, built-in seating and a fire pit. There is porcelain pavers throughout with low succulents breaking up the pavers. Studio H Landscape Architecture
Garage House in Sicilia
Garage House in Sicilia
Maria AloisiMaria Aloisi
MariaAloisi@2016Houzz
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front patio in Catania-Palermo with decking.
Sherman Oaks Front Yard
Sherman Oaks Front Yard
So Cal Builders & DesignSo Cal Builders & Design
Front yard remodeling. Project is including: block wall with smooth stucco finish, wood fence from Ipe on top of the new block wall, slate tile, fire pit, build in BBQ, wood deck from Trex and drop in Jacuzzi.
Sunnyvale Family Home
Sunnyvale Family Home
Apartment 46 for the HomeApartment 46 for the Home
The custom made door and side windows were stained a rich espresso to highlight the Arizona stone porch and entry steps.
Medium sized contemporary front patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Sunset Square
Sunset Square
Hommes and GardensHommes and Gardens
Design ideas for a contemporary front patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Ocean Bluff-Winner Santa Barbara Beautiful 2013
Ocean Bluff-Winner Santa Barbara Beautiful 2013
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
A turtle pond brings a wonderful interactive water element into this contemporary outdoor living space. Holly Lepere
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature.
MIr3
MIr3
GDW/a pllcGDW/a pllc
M.I.R. Phase 3 denotes the third phase of the transformation of a 1950’s daylight rambler on Mercer Island, Washington into a contemporary family dwelling in tune with the Northwest environment. Phase one modified the front half of the structure which included expanding the Entry and converting a Carport into a Garage and Shop. Phase two involved the renovation of the Basement level. Phase three involves the renovation and expansion of the Upper Level of the structure which was designed to take advantage of views to the "Green-Belt" to the rear of the property. Existing interior walls were removed in the Main Living Area spaces were enlarged slightly to allow for a more open floor plan for the Dining, Kitchen and Living Rooms. The Living Room now reorients itself to a new deck at the rear of the property. At the other end of the Residence the existing Master Bedroom was converted into the Master Bathroom and a Walk-in-closet. A new Master Bedroom wing projects from here out into a grouping of cedar trees and a stand of bamboo to the rear of the lot giving the impression of a tree-house. A new semi-detached multi-purpose space is located below the projection of the Master Bedroom and serves as a Recreation Room for the family's children. As the children mature the Room is than envisioned as an In-home Office with the distant possibility of having it evolve into a Mother-in-law Suite. Hydronic floor heat featuring a tankless water heater, rain-screen façade technology, “cool roof” with standing seam sheet metal panels, Energy Star appliances and generous amounts of natural light provided by insulated glass windows, transoms and skylights are some of the sustainable features incorporated into the design. “Green” materials such as recycled glass countertops, salvaging and refinishing the existing hardwood flooring, cementitous wall panels and "rusty metal" wall panels have been used throughout the Project. However, the most compelling element that exemplifies the project's sustainability is that it was not torn down and replaced wholesale as so many of the homes in the neighborhood have.

Contemporary 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 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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