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Contemporary Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Mangan
Mangan
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a pergola and a water feature.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Other with a water feature and gravel.
Outdoor Room with a View
Outdoor Room with a View
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The custom designed and built bench protects the aesthetic calm of the front garden patio. It provides an excellent view of the neighborhood as well as the hummingbirds drawn by pink Alumroot bells, the sweet fragrance and magic wand-like blooms of Hummingbird Sage blooms, as well as the water feature.
Unilock Patio with a Water Feature
Unilock Patio with a Water Feature
UnilockUnilock
Add function, variety, and interest to your landscape with a stunning water feature.
Photo of a contemporary patio in Other with a water feature and concrete paving.
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Jackie BretonJackie Breton
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Hertfordshire with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Small Space Gardens
Small Space Gardens
The JCRD GroupThe JCRD Group
Design ideas for a small contemporary side patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
B. Residency
B. Residency
Through The Garden, Inc.Through The Garden, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Abbey
Abbey
Jilzart DesignJilzart Design
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Chestertown Patio and Water Feature Project
Chestertown Patio and Water Feature Project
Unity Landscape Design/Build, Inc.Unity Landscape Design/Build, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Baltimore with a water feature, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Water By DesignWater By Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Edmonton with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Outdoor Design Project | La Verne, CA
Outdoor Design Project | La Verne, CA
Outdoor Elegance Patio Design CenterOutdoor Elegance Patio Design Center
Outdoor water fountain water feature by Matt Agostino
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Tualatin, OR Residence
Tualatin, OR Residence
Blessing LandscapesBlessing Landscapes
Jesse Brough
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Portland with a water feature and concrete paving.
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Brooks & Company LLCBrooks & Company LLC
Werner Segarra Photography Inc. www.wsphoto.net
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, decking and an awning.
MW Project
MW Project
Technospeak CorporationTechnospeak Corporation
The best feature of this photo is the water feature which can be turned on and off by the Home Automation system installed in the house. Lighting Control, Control4, Home Automation, Home Automation Los Angeles, Speakers, Technospeak, Technospeak Corporation – Los Angeles Home Media Design Technospeak Corporation – Manhattan Beach Home Media Design
DC Residence
DC Residence
Traut Landscape StudioTraut Landscape Studio
Designed while at Graham Landscape Architecture.
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. creates a "House of Light."
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. creates a "House of Light."
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Laguna Altura
Laguna Altura
Lee Ann Marienthal GardensLee Ann Marienthal Gardens
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Orange County with a water feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Republic West RemodelingRepublic West Remodeling
Outdoor desert landscape with water feature, accent lighting and bench seating.
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a water feature, gravel and no cover.
West Rim
West Rim
Powell Landscape ArchitecturePowell Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Austin with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.

Contemporary Patio with a Water Feature 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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