Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs

West London Villa
West London Villa
Nathalie Priem PhotographyNathalie Priem Photography
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say. And what a dream; this is the acme of a Surrey suburban townhouse garden. The team behind the teamwork of this masterpiece in Oxshott, Surrey, are Raine Garden Design Ltd, Bushy Business Ltd, Hampshire Garden Lighting, and Forest Eyes Photography. Everywhere you look, some new artful detail demonstrating their collective expertise hits you. The beautiful and tasteful selection of materials. The very mature, regimented pleached beech hedge. The harmoniousness of the zoning; tidy yet so varied and interesting. The ancient olive, dating back to the reign of Victoria. The warmth and depth afforded by the layered lighting. The seamless extension of the Home from inside to out; because in this dream, the garden is Home as much as the house is.
Fulham Town House
Fulham Town House
Click LondonClick London
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in London.
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Trellis & Firepit Area - North View
Trellis & Firepit Area - North View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front patio steps in San Francisco with tiled flooring and no cover.
Villa Sans Soucis
Villa Sans Soucis
EVM landskabEVM landskab
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Copenhagen with a fire feature and no cover.
Lafayette Woodlands
Lafayette Woodlands
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.
Sonoma Overlook
Sonoma Overlook
ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape ArchitectureROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture
Marion Brenner
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, a gazebo and a bar area.
Outdoor Bar and Grill
Outdoor Bar and Grill
DeGoey DesignsDeGoey Designs
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Other with a bar area.
Paradise Valley Residence I by CC Patio
Paradise Valley Residence I by CC Patio
CC PatioCC Patio
Ocean Collection sofa with ironwood arms. Romeo club chairs with Sunbrella cushions. Dekton top side tables and coffee table.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Phoenix with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Deck + Firepit
Deck + Firepit
Artistic Concrete SurfacesArtistic Concrete Surfaces
Lindsey Denny
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Design: modernedgedesign.com Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, a pergola and concrete slabs.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Fredman Design GroupFredman Design Group
An additional challenge for the design team was to ensure that the kitchen would withstand the harsh Chicago elements; the countertop was done in honed granite and the cabinetry is marine-grade teak. To bring the modern design into harmony with the natural surroundings, a neutral palette was selected to complement the aesthetic inside the home without detracting from the lush green of the outdoor space.
Rear Extension
Rear Extension
Urban DesignUrban Design
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in London.
A Modern Lake Cabin
A Modern Lake Cabin
MB Builders and DevelopmentMB Builders and Development
A beautiful and modern take on a lake cabin for a sweet family to make wonderful memories.
Photo of a contemporary side patio in Seattle with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Central Coast Guest House & Office
Central Coast Guest House & Office
Hayley Bridges DesignHayley Bridges Design
This is an example of a small contemporary patio in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.
Drendel Project
Drendel Project
Lucy and CompanyLucy and Company
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Charlotte with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Hunts Point Exterior and Hardscape
Hunts Point Exterior and Hardscape
Bakken Design BuildBakken Design Build
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and an awning.

Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs

Bluestone Irving Park
Bluestone Irving Park
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Pergola design by John Algozzini and Cara Buffa.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
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