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Front Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Beachside Bungalow
Beachside Bungalow
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This front yard overhaul in Shell Beach, CA included the installation of concrete walkway and patio slabs with Mexican pebble joints, a raised concrete patio and steps for enjoying ocean-side sunset views, a horizontal board ipe privacy screen and gate to create a courtyard with raised steel planters and a custom gas fire pit, landscape lighting, and minimal planting for a modern aesthetic.
Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area
Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area
Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLCBarbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC
Barbara Hilty, APLD
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front patio in Portland with concrete slabs.
Revelry
Revelry
Andrew HeiserAndrew Heiser
Large modern front patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Saratoga Contemporary
Saratoga Contemporary
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
@ Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Large contemporary front patio in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Linear Synthesis
Linear Synthesis
MARPA DESIGN STUDIOMARPA DESIGN STUDIO
Initial Concept Design: Entasis Group; Landscape Architecture Design: MARPA; Landscape Construction: Environmental Designs, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front patio in Denver with concrete slabs.
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Patio door detail. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a small modern front patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
This is an example of a small modern front patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs.
Eldred
Eldred
Studio Jhoiey Inc.Studio Jhoiey Inc.
This is an example of a small bohemian front patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Rustic Modern Exterior Design
Rustic Modern Exterior Design
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This project was designed with a custom patio using Blu Grande stones in shale grey to create a spacious outdoor seating area, a lounging area and a fire pit to gather around to enjoy warm evenings.
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Inspiration for a small modern front patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs.
Beachside Bungalow
Beachside Bungalow
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This front yard overhaul in Shell Beach, CA included the installation of concrete walkway and patio slabs with Mexican pebble joints, a raised concrete patio and steps for enjoying ocean-side sunset views, a horizontal board ipe privacy screen and gate to create a courtyard with raised steel planters and a custom gas fire pit, landscape lighting, and minimal planting for a modern aesthetic.
Retractable Roofs, Dallas
Retractable Roofs, Dallas
ShadeFXShadeFX
The Ed Jarrett Company remodeled a historic home on Swiss Avenue. ShadeFX joined the project by retrofitting two custom retractable roofs approved by the Historic Board for a large pergola over the patio.
campbell residence
campbell residence
kds design groupkds design group
Mark Pinkerton
This is an example of a medium sized classic front patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and an awning.
Beach Modern
Beach Modern
Tori Jones DesignTori Jones Design
Rebecca Garrett
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Vertical Drops
Vertical Drops
Shade By DesignShade By Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front patio in Indianapolis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Custom Horizontal Cedar fence
Custom Horizontal Cedar fence
Capitol City Wood Works LLCCapitol City Wood Works LLC
Medium sized classic front patio in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
North Beach Garden Apartment
North Beach Garden Apartment
Lundberg DesignLundberg Design
Thomas Kuoh
Design ideas for a small modern front patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and no cover.
Nightlighting
Nightlighting
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Melissa Jones Photography
Photo of a front patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Edkins Road Residence
Edkins Road Residence
Arcline ArchitectureArcline Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front patio in Other with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Heliotrope II
Heliotrope II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a coastal front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.

Front Patio with Concrete Slabs 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 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 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 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 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 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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