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Contemporary Patio with a BBQ Area Ideas and Designs

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Sutherland Street, Armadale
Sutherland Street, Armadale
Easton.Easton.
Photo of a large contemporary back patio in Melbourne with concrete paving and a bbq area.
Caulfield North
Caulfield North
UserUser
John Wheatley
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Melbourne with tiled flooring, a pergola and a bbq area.
Contemporary Indoor-Outdoor Living
Contemporary Indoor-Outdoor Living
Sopher Sparn Architects LLCSopher Sparn Architects LLC
Michael de Leon
Photo of a medium sized contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.
231 Maison Court
231 Maison Court
Silver Sea HomesSilver Sea Homes
Contemporary patio in Orlando with a pergola and a bbq area.
New Pool and Outdoor Kitchen Remodel and Pabers in Santa Clarita, CA
New Pool and Outdoor Kitchen Remodel and Pabers in Santa Clarita, CA
Vision Home Remodeling, Inc.Vision Home Remodeling, Inc.
At Vision Home Remodeling, our customers’ experience is our top priority for new pool and outdoor kitchen remodel in Santa Clarita. Our belief that ethics makes us Santa Clarita's top choice for new pool and outdoor kitchen remodel and pabers remodeling services. New Pool in Santa Clarita CA Outdoor Kitchen Remodel in Santa Clarita CA Pabers Installation in Santa Clarita CA New Pool and Outdoor Kitchen Remodel and Pabers in Santa Clarita CA - http://visionhomeremodeling.com/
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired
Turner Design FirmTurner Design Firm
This is an example of an expansive contemporary back patio in Baltimore with a bbq area, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Paddington Courtyard House
Paddington Courtyard House
LochbuildLochbuild
Tom Ferguson
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Sydney with no cover and a bbq area.
Residential Refurbishment with Glass Extension in London, SW3
Residential Refurbishment with Glass Extension in London, SW3
PTP Architects LondonPTP Architects London
Ray Main
Large contemporary back patio in London with no cover and a bbq area.
Oceanfront
Oceanfront
Prestige BuildersPrestige Builders
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Orange County with a bbq area.
Little Chalfont Family Garden - Entertaining Spaces
Little Chalfont Family Garden - Entertaining Spaces
Chiltern Garden DesignChiltern Garden Design
A new sunken seating area forms a feature in this family garden, with space for entertaining around a fire table. It's surrounded by lush colourful planting and swaying grasses, to create a sense of escape. Pleached evergreen trees form a stylish addition to the boundary planting, adding rhythm and screening above the fence. Carefully selected warm coloured clay pavers form extensions to the terrace, the steps and wall cladding and copings.
Las Lomas Residence
Las Lomas Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Twist Tours Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Austin with a bbq area.
Rear Yard
Rear Yard
Irwin Allen Design Build Inc.Irwin Allen Design Build Inc.
Indiana limestone pool surround and entertaining area. Hopes windows and door system. Rough cedar bris de soleil. Artificial turf from AGL Grass. Ipe diving deck.
Tribeca Terrace Garden New York, NY
Tribeca Terrace Garden New York, NY
The Artist GardenThe Artist Garden
Tribeca Terrace Garden by The Artist Garden
Photo of a contemporary patio in New York with no cover and a bbq area.
Beautiful Exterior Patio Space with Bright, Modern Iron Doors
Beautiful Exterior Patio Space with Bright, Modern Iron Doors
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Perfect to complement this outdoor BBQ area, Clark Hall partnered with these homeowners to create custom modern iron doors with sweeping glass window panels, sleek and slim lines, and a sharp Charcoal finish.
Olympus
Olympus
Jackson & LeRoyJackson & LeRoy
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Salt Lake City with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bbq area.
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A larger BBQ island with an open space under the counter allows for bar stools doubling as a dining table. The overhang of the California room patio cover helps to protect from the outdoor elements. The island is finished with a large format porcelain slab, white limestone, and stainless steel appliances.
Family Retreat
Family Retreat
Jamie Jackson DesignJamie Jackson Design
Photography by: Olivier Koning
Contemporary patio in Hawaii with a pergola and a bbq area.
Brentwood, CA
Brentwood, CA
Regal X Inc.Regal X Inc.
Front home privet patio including pool spa and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, no cover and a bbq area.
The Spritzer Residence
The Spritzer Residence
Urban Design SouthUrban Design South
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Miami with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Thornapple Modern Prairie
Thornapple Modern Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Grand Rapids with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bbq area.

Contemporary Patio with a BBQ Area 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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