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Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs

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Cullingworth Rd - N10
Cullingworth Rd - N10
NGB Construction
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
West London Villa
West London Villa
Nathalie Priem Photography
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Beaux Arts Landscaping
Large contemporary back patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.
Primrose Hill House
Primrose Hill House
Barbara Weiss Architects
Contemporary patio in London.
Upper Addison Gardens, Holland Park
Upper Addison Gardens, Holland Park
Bhuva Construction
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in London.
Queens Park Property with Garden
Queens Park Property with Garden
PROhome Construction ltd
Photo of a contemporary patio in London.
Tavistock garden
Tavistock garden
Plantlife Landscape
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Cornwall with no cover.
Happy Harris House
Happy Harris House
atelier73 architects
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Essex with decking and no cover.
The Hampstead Project
The Hampstead Project
BBQ Kitchens
Client redeveloped his outside space and wanted a poolside entertaining area for family and friends… Beefeater Profresco Signature range furniture & fridge, Napoleon built-in Pro 665 natural gas grill (i.e. hooked into main gas supply and run out to the garden so no gas bottle needed), Kamado Joe Classic III smoker, customer sourced his own granite worktops.
The Signal House
The Signal House
Fraher and Findlay
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
The Three Steps to Relaxation
The Three Steps to Relaxation
Simon Orchard Garden Design
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Hampshire with concrete slabs, a pergola and fencing.
Sandbrook Road
Sandbrook Road
Paper House Project
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
House on Downton Avenue
House on Downton Avenue
RADO ILIEV . DESIGN
Redevelopment and Extension of an Edwardian house in Streatham, London Works included total interior refit and an addition of a 200 sqm basement floor. The design is tailored to the requirements of a family of three. The street appearance was kept nearly intact while the back façade to garden received extensions to ground floor and the new attic. Ground living room opens to a garden with lush mature hedging and trees. First floor contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The attic provides 50 sqm suite with its own bathroom. The new basement floor has a gym, wardrobe and a generous bathroom. Here also are the utility and an extra bedroom. Natural light to basement is provided by a sunken courtyard with a stair leading to the garden. Completed - 2019 Design – Rado Iliev Photography – Assen Emilov
The Art House
The Art House
Unique Homestays
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Sussex with natural stone paving.
Garden House
Garden House
Flower Michelin
Photo of a contemporary patio in London.
Edis Street
Edis Street
Zulufish
A Victorian terraced townhouse set over five storeys, with five bedrooms and four bathrooms on the upper two floors; a double drawing room, family room, snug, study and hall on the first and ground levels, and a utility room, nanny suite and kitchen-dining room leading to a garden on the lower level. Settling here from overseas, the owners of this house in Primrose Hill chose the area for its quintessentially English architecture and bohemian feel. They loved the property’s original features and wanted their new home to be light and spacious, with plenty of storage and an eclectic British feel. As self-confessed ‘culture vultures’, the couple’s art collection formed the basis of their home’s colour palette.
Melbury Road Refurbishment & Garden studio
Melbury Road Refurbishment & Garden studio
Clearly Renovations Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Peckham
Peckham
Guy Piper Architects
Contemporary patio in London.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in London.
Belsize Village Apartment
Belsize Village Apartment
NW3 Interiors Ltd
Contemporary patio in London with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.

Contemporary 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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