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Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs

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Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Vivienda en Marbella.
Vivienda en Marbella.
www.nuriavila.comwww.nuriavila.com
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Other with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Contemporary patio with patterned and textured porcelain floor tile
Contemporary patio with patterned and textured porcelain floor tile
Simple StepsSimple Steps
This contemporary patio has a grey tile from the Nux Collection. Great for indoor and outdoor use. There are different colors and styles available.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary patio in Miami with tiled flooring.
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Casa GB
Bernardo Pozas Residential DesignBernardo Pozas Residential Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
9154 St Albans
9154 St Albans
Sheldon Peever Studio LtdSheldon Peever Studio Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Hertfordshire with concrete slabs and no cover.
Maison de ville en Provence
Maison de ville en Provence
Agence POBA - Pierre Olivier Brèche ArchitecturesAgence POBA - Pierre Olivier Brèche Architectures
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Marseille.
Albany Residence - Toronto, ON
Albany Residence - Toronto, ON
Sander Design Landscape ArchitectureSander Design Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Toronto with concrete slabs and no cover.
Patio Retreat
Patio Retreat
GLC Lawn & Landscaping LLCGLC Lawn & Landscaping LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Detroit with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Hilltop Solar Central Coast California
Hilltop Solar Central Coast California
Elliott Johnson PhotographerElliott Johnson Photographer
Contemporary patio in San Luis Obispo.
Modern Backyard
Modern Backyard
Alterra Landscape DesignAlterra Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Dallas with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Son Paraiba
Son Paraiba
Terraza BalearTerraza Balear
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Palma de Mallorca.
Modern Miami Staging
Modern Miami Staging
Ava Gray Interiors LLCAva Gray Interiors LLC
Luxe View Photography
Contemporary patio in Miami with a pergola.
Seddon
Seddon
Vasileff StudioVasileff Studio
Maria Savelieva Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Melbourne with concrete slabs and no cover.
Los Altos
Los Altos
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in San Francisco with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Highland
Highland
Brookside Landscape DesignBrookside Landscape Design
This picture shows the fire lounge seating area and artificial turf area for family games. Photography: Brett Hilton
Large contemporary back patio steps in San Diego with gravel and no cover.
Stanhope House
Stanhope House
AD DESIGN DEVELOPAD DESIGN DEVELOP
Julian Gries
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Melbourne with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Montgomery Street, Mordialloc
Montgomery Street, Mordialloc
Kiril ArchitectsKiril Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Melbourne with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Lake Mission Viejo Retractable Sunbrella Shading
Lake Mission Viejo Retractable Sunbrella Shading
Designs by Dian Window TreatmentsDesigns by Dian Window Treatments
Custom Sunbrella Retracting Sun Shades. This outdoor kitchen was a new build and needed protection from the harsh sun. Costello Contruction and Associates, Inc. built the structure keeping in mind the specs for the shading. The Sunbrella shades offer UV protection and retract manually on stainless steel cabling components. Shades can be constructed with solar shading that offer UV protection. Photo by Dian Garbarini
Modern Twist
Modern Twist
Golden Mean Landscapes Inc.Golden Mean Landscapes Inc.
Stephen Elphick
Contemporary patio in Toronto with 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.
Outdoor Kitchens by Challenger Designs, LLC
Outdoor Kitchens by Challenger Designs, LLC
Challenger DesignsChallenger Designs
Stephen Long Photography
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and no cover.
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