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Contemporary Patio with a Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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Brookhaven Plunge Pool & Outdoor Living Oasis
Brookhaven Plunge Pool & Outdoor Living Oasis
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This contemporary backyard oasis offers our clients indoor-outdoor living for year-round relaxation and entertaining. The custom rectilinear swimming pool and stacked stone raised spa were designed to maximize the tight lot coverage restrictions while the cascading waterfalls and natural stone water feature add tranquility to the space. Panoramic doors create a beautiful transition between the interior and exterior spaces allowing for more entertaining options and increased natural light. The covered porch features retractable screens, ceiling-mounted infrared heaters, T&G ceiling and a stacked stone fireplace
САДОВАЯ ГОСТИНАЯ
САДОВАЯ ГОСТИНАЯ
BLOCKSTUDIOBLOCKSTUDIO
Фото - Сергей Ананьев
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Moscow with decking, a pergola and a fireplace.
Bikini Bottom Beach House
Bikini Bottom Beach House
Emily Moss DesignsEmily Moss Designs
Photo of a contemporary patio in Tampa with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Pacific Heights Wurster
Pacific Heights Wurster
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.
Sage Residence
Sage Residence
Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.
Contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
Cruden Street
Cruden Street
James Jones PhotographyJames Jones Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Vancouver with a fireplace, concrete paving and no cover.
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete paving and no cover.
Modern San Jose Backyard
Modern San Jose Backyard
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
Even the fireplace. plays with materiality, incorporating split pieces of TimberTech composite decking in the same playful color pallet.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Richmond with a fireplace, no cover and natural stone paving.
Andalusia La Quinta, CA
Andalusia La Quinta, CA
Nicholas Lawrence DesignNicholas Lawrence Design
Photo by Lance Gerber
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Work
Work
Wimmel Design & ConstructionWimmel Design & Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Houston with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fireplace.
May 2016 Southwest Florida Edition
May 2016 Southwest Florida Edition
HOME & DESIGN MAGAZINE NAPLESHOME & DESIGN MAGAZINE NAPLES
This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/art-in-architecture/
Products & Design
Products & Design
Surface Concepts & SlabsSurface Concepts & Slabs
Design ideas for a large contemporary patio in Orange County with a roof extension, tiled flooring and a fireplace.
Ozarks Neo Prairie
Ozarks Neo Prairie
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
This is an example of a contemporary patio in Little Rock with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
City View House
City View House
Enve BuildersEnve Builders
Large contemporary back patio in Austin with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Garden design 7
Garden design 7
Campbell GardensCampbell Gardens
Photo of a contemporary back patio in London with a fireplace, tiled flooring and no cover.
Briar Bank House
Briar Bank House
Rafe Maclean ArchitectsRafe Maclean Architects
Simon Devitt Photographer
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary patio in Dunedin with a fireplace.
Secluded garden with Fireplace
Secluded garden with Fireplace
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
caroline mardon
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving and a fireplace.
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Large contemporary side patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Minimal Design for Maximum Appeal
Minimal Design for Maximum Appeal
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
Although the backyard is compact, the exquisite minimal design creates an overall feeling of openness. The massive stone clad fireplace framed by tall pergola beams stands in contrast to the simple elegance of the modern outdoor furniture.
Complete Home Remodel
Complete Home Remodel
Progressive Builders.LAProgressive Builders.LA
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fireplace, concrete paving and a gazebo.

Contemporary Patio with a Fireplace 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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