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Contemporary Patio Steps Ideas and Designs

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Garden & Extension, Oxfordshire
Garden & Extension, Oxfordshire
AH Design StudioAH Design Studio
Contemporary patio steps in Oxfordshire.
Zoned Garden For Entertaining
Zoned Garden For Entertaining
Harrington PorterHarrington Porter
Photo of a contemporary patio steps in London with no cover.
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.
Rural House, Lancashire
Rural House, Lancashire
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary patio steps in Cheshire.
Newton Contemporary
Newton Contemporary
Sage Builders LLCSage Builders LLC
Ipe, exterior stairs, patio, covered patio, terrace, balcony, deck, landscaping
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio steps in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Katie Leede & Company StudioKatie Leede & Company Studio
Medium sized contemporary back patio steps in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
緑に囲まれたプライベートリビング
緑に囲まれたプライベートリビング
株式会社サンケンプラネット株式会社サンケンプラネット
This is an example of a contemporary patio steps in Tokyo.
Santa Cruz Sustainable
Santa Cruz Sustainable
K & D Landscaping, Inc.K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Sunny Slope Remodel
Sunny Slope Remodel
Matt Garcia DesignMatt Garcia Design
Casey Dunn
Contemporary courtyard patio steps in Austin with gravel.
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - New American Home 2013
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photography by Trent Bell
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back patio steps in Las Vegas with a roof extension.
Small city garden
Small city garden
Boekel TuinenBoekel Tuinen
Here seen from the basement, where the bedroom is situated. Cosy outside living room. Sitting underneath the pergola with a protecting cloth. Garden made up of 50-50 plants-hard materials. Transparent bridge over a small pond. Lighting provided for evening use. Arjan Boekel
Midvale Courtyard House
Midvale Courtyard House
Bruns ArchitectureBruns Architecture
Tricia Shay Photography
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio steps in Milwaukee with concrete slabs and no cover.
New Custom Modern Single Family Home in San Francisco
New Custom Modern Single Family Home in San Francisco
MESH dbsMESH dbs
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio steps in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern San Francisco Courtyard
Modern San Francisco Courtyard
Outdoor EnvironmentsOutdoor Environments
Design ideas for a contemporary patio steps in San Francisco.
Potomac courtyard
Potomac courtyard
Kirkpatrick DesignKirkpatrick Design
Design ideas for a contemporary patio steps in Houston with no cover.
Aptos
Aptos
Kathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior SpacesKathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior Spaces
Courtyard with built in seating, firepit, and spa Photo: Kathleen Shaeffer
This is an example of a contemporary patio steps in Other with no cover.
Noosa Retreat
Noosa Retreat
Fluid DesignFluid Design
House Design - Chris Halliday Void Building Design Construction - SX Constructions Photos - Brock Beasley
Photo of a contemporary patio steps in Sunshine Coast.
Los Altos House
Los Altos House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Photo of a large contemporary back patio steps in San Francisco with no cover and concrete slabs.
Make an entrance
Make an entrance
UserUser
Exterior chrome, wood and glass staircase leading delightful courtyard garden. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan Cadle
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio steps in Devon with a roof extension.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Mitchell Berry ArchitectsMitchell Berry Architects
Photo of a contemporary patio steps in London with no cover.

Contemporary Patio Steps 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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