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Contemporary Patio with an Outdoor Shower Ideas and Designs

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Turkey Saddle
Turkey Saddle
GroundedGrounded
Lincoln Barbour
This is an example of a contemporary patio in DC Metro with an outdoor shower.
Ipe Paradise
Ipe Paradise
Habitar LandscapeHabitar Landscape
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in San Diego with an outdoor shower and concrete slabs.
House in the Lanes
House in the Lanes
MB ArchitectureMB Architecture
Photo of a contemporary patio in New York with an outdoor shower.
Ferndale Remodel
Ferndale Remodel
UserUser
Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Seattle with an outdoor shower, gravel and a roof extension.
Wategos Project
Wategos Project
Zaher ArchitectsZaher Architects
Michael Nicholson
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Gold Coast - Tweed with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Westwood, CA
Westwood, CA
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor shower, decking and no cover.
Palo Alto Green Point Rated House
Palo Alto Green Point Rated House
Cathy Schwabe ArchitectureCathy Schwabe Architecture
2nd floor deck garden, Built in outdoor tub, planters and operable shade screen. Architect: Cathy Schwabe Architecture Interior Design: John Lum Architecture Landscape Architect: Arterra LLP, Vera Gates Lighting Design: Alice Prussin Photograph : David Wakely
Vacation Rental - Palm Springs, CA
Vacation Rental - Palm Springs, CA
Robert D. Gentry PhotographyRobert D. Gentry Photography
Robert D. Gentry
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with an outdoor shower and gravel.
Summit Project
Summit Project
lauri morrison studiolauri morrison studio
This was an exterior remodel and backyard renovation, added pool, bbq, etc.
Large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor shower and concrete paving.
484 North Parkway
484 North Parkway
SDH Studio Architecture and Interior DesignSDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design
SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Golden Beach, Florida, USA The Architecture is conceived as an ensemble of vertical and horizontal planes that guide the user through a sequence of spatial and visual experiences. Our clients’ passion for the outdoors is embedded in the entire project. Also, the use of color is an important feature that highlights certain accents along the design.
Hale Alani Lot 40
Hale Alani Lot 40
Armstrong Builders LLCArmstrong Builders LLC
M Photoi
Photo of a contemporary patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower and concrete paving.
Bona Vista Pools • proj 13
Bona Vista Pools • proj 13
McNeill PhotographyMcNeill Photography
McNeill photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Toronto with an outdoor shower and no cover.
shwa
shwa
Samuel H. Williamson AssociatesSamuel H. Williamson Associates
Contemporary side patio in Portland with an outdoor shower and natural stone paving.
Beachfront Living
Beachfront Living
Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.
From the beach to the shower is the way to live. Here is a custom built wood outdoor shower with a bench on a solid concrete slab that is properly drained. It even has a lower faucet for washing the dog after a play on the beach.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary patio in Melbourne with an outdoor shower, gravel and no cover.
Lik Remodel Kapalua
Lik Remodel Kapalua
Kasprzycki Designs, Inc. - Hawaii ArchitectsKasprzycki Designs, Inc. - Hawaii Architects
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower, decking and no cover.
Pool & Pool House
Pool & Pool House
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
This mountain top residential site offers spectacular 180 degree views towards adjacent hillsides. The client desired to replace an existing pond with a pool and pool house to be used for both entertaining and family use. The open site is adjacent to the driveway to the north but offered spectacular mountain views to the south. The challenge was to provide privacy at the pool without obstructing the beautiful vista from the entry drive. Working closely with the architect we designed the pool and pool house as one modern element closely linked by proximity, detailing & geometry. In so doing, we used precise placement, careful choice of building & site materials, and minimalist planting. Existing trees were edited to open up selected views to the south. Rows of ornamental grasses provide architectural delineation of outdoor space. Understated stone steps in the lawn loosely connect the pool to the main house. Architect: Michael Minadeo + Partners Image Credit: Westphalen Photography
Pool & Pool House
Pool & Pool House
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
Pool & Pool House Stowe, Vermont This mountain top residential site offers spectacular 180 degree views towards adjacent hillsides. The client desired to replace an existing pond with a pool and pool house to be used for both entertaining and family use. The open site is adjacent to the driveway to the north but offered spectacular mountain views to the south. The challenge was to provide privacy at the pool without obstructing the beautiful vista from the entry drive. Working closely with the architect we designed the pool and pool house as one modern element closely linked by proximity, detailing & geometry. In so doing, we used precise placement, careful choice of building & site materials, and minimalist planting. Existing trees were edited to open up selected views to the south. Rows of ornamental grasses provide architectural delineation of outdoor space. Understated stone steps in the lawn loosely connect the pool to the main house. Architect: Michael Minadeo + Partners Image Credit: Jim Westphalen
Alhambra Valley 2
Alhambra Valley 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photography by Joe Dodd
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower.
Chapel Hill Residence
Chapel Hill Residence
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Outdoor shower
Contemporary patio in Raleigh with natural stone paving and an outdoor shower.

Contemporary Patio with an Outdoor Shower 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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