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DSDG ArchitectsThis is an example of a contemporary patio in Tampa with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Hertfordshire with decking, no cover and a fireplace.
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Habitar LandscapeThis is an example of a contemporary back patio in San Diego with an outdoor shower and concrete slabs.
Ajax Pool and Spa, IncJuliet Phelps
Large contemporary back patio in Denver with natural stone paving.
Large contemporary back patio in Denver with natural stone paving.
Browne and Associates Custom LandscapesThis back yard was designed to include multi-level sitting areas. Patio constructed with stamped concrete, Gold-Ore Boulders used for retaining lower area. Gas Fire pit makes for focal point of lower area. Littleton, Colorado.
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JDS OUTDOOR DESIGNSDominik Wroblewski
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with decking and a pergola.
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with decking and a pergola.
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Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupInspiration for a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Cornerstone ArchitectsNestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. The owners' goals of creating a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life was accomplished through mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone. The home's program also hinged around using both passive and active green features. Sustainable elements include geothermal heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, spray foam insulation, high efficiency glazing, recessing lower spaces into the hillside on the west side, and roof/overhang design to provide passive solar coverage of walls and windows. The resulting design is a sustainably balanced, visually pleasing home which reflects the lifestyle and needs of the clients.
Photography by Andrew Pogue
Bakken Design BuildWood and glass doors leading on to a colored concrete terrace under a cedar pergola.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary patio in Seattle.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary patio in Seattle.
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAPhotos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a pergola.
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a pergola.
Samuel H. Williamson AssociatesContemporary side patio in Portland with an outdoor shower and natural stone paving.
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Fine Construction Inc.Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Seattle with a gazebo and a fire feature.
Stackman Custom Homes Inc.Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Seattle with a fire feature and no cover.
Wolf Design StudioDesign ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a living wall, no cover and tiled flooring.
Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs
Cantoni IrvineDesigned By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Jeri Koegel
Ron and Kathy Chaisson have lived in many homes throughout Orange County, including three homes on the Balboa Peninsula and one at Pelican Crest. But when the “kind of retired” couple, as they describe their current status, decided to finally build their ultimate dream house in the flower streets of Corona del Mar, they opted not to skimp on the amenities. “We wanted this house to have the features of a resort,” says Ron. “So we designed it to have a pool on the roof, five patios, a spa, a gym, water walls in the courtyard, fire-pits and steam showers.”
To bring that five-star level of luxury to their newly constructed home, the couple enlisted Orange County’s top talent, including our very own rock star design consultant Richard Bustos, who worked alongside interior designer Trish Steel and Patterson Custom Homes as well as Brandon Architects. Together the team created a 4,500 square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary house where R&R get top billing in almost every room. Two stories tall and with lots of open spaces, it manages to feel spacious despite its narrow location. And from its third floor patio, it boasts panoramic ocean views.
“Overall we wanted this to be contemporary, but we also wanted it to feel warm,” says Ron. Key to creating that look was Richard, who selected the primary pieces from our extensive portfolio of top-quality furnishings. Richard also focused on clean lines and neutral colors to achieve the couple’s modern aesthetic, while allowing both the home’s gorgeous views and Kathy’s art to take center stage.
As for that mahogany-lined elevator? “It’s a requirement,” states Ron. “With three levels, and lots of entertaining, we need that elevator for keeping the bar stocked up at the cabana, and for our big barbecue parties.” He adds, “my wife wears high heels a lot of the time, so riding the elevator instead of taking the stairs makes life that much better for her.”
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