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Modern Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large modern front patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
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.
Maison Contemporaine à Challes les Eaux
Maison Contemporaine à Challes les Eaux
MAISONS OPTIMALESMAISONS OPTIMALES
Belle villa de 120m², grand séjour lumineux, 4 chambres dont une suite parentale, garage et studio indépendant.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front patio in Grenoble with decking.
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.
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.
2018 Unilock Awards of Excellence Winner "Best Front Entrance"
2018 Unilock Awards of Excellence Winner "Best Front Entrance"
Midwest Landscape SpecialistsMidwest Landscape Specialists
This beautiful custom front entry way features Unilock (Richcliff) patio, Unilock (Lineo) seat walls, Custom water feature, Custom steps, and TONS of LED lighting!
Driftwood Havenwood Gas Fire Pit Table with White Base
Driftwood Havenwood Gas Fire Pit Table with White Base
The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyThe Outdoor GreatRoom Company
The Driftwood Havenwood Gas Fire Pit Table offers a contemporary style that's perfect for entertaining. The unique Driftwood Everblend textured top pairs with a White powder-coated metal base. The 12"X24" Crystal Fire® Plus burner offers a warm, inviting glow. Every handcrafted Everblend top is one-of-a-kind – variations in color, texture, and pattern will occur.
Modern Fence and Walkway
Modern Fence and Walkway
Finesse, Inc.Finesse, Inc.
The previous year Finesse, Inc. remodeled this home in Monrovia and created the 9-lite window at the entry of the home. After experiencing some intense weather we were called back to build this new entry way. The entry consists of 1/3 covered area and 2/3 area exposed to allow some light to come in. Fabricated using square steel posts and beams with galvanized hangers and Redwood lumber. A steel cap was placed at the front of the entry to really make this Modern home complete. The fence and trash enclosure compliment the curb appeal this home brings. PC: Aaron Gilless
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.
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.
Northwest Courtyard View
Northwest Courtyard View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Ulimited Style Photography
Medium sized modern front patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, tiled flooring and an awning.
Casa OC
Casa OC
Office One ArchitectureOffice One Architecture
Christian Rivera
This is an example of a modern front patio in Other with natural stone paving.
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.
Classic Alexander Modern Palm Springs Beauty
Classic Alexander Modern Palm Springs Beauty
Horizon Builders, Inc.Horizon Builders, Inc.
Front yard area by Desert Landscape Design, Palm Springs.
Large modern front patio in Other with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Martis Camp Lot 581
Martis Camp Lot 581
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Martis Camp Realty
Design ideas for a large modern front patio in Sacramento with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Preston Fairways Front Entry and Patio
Preston Fairways Front Entry and Patio
Bare Roots Landscape SolutionsBare Roots Landscape Solutions
Photographed by Kelly Cunningham
Design ideas for a small modern front patio in Dallas with a water feature and no cover.
Finished Interlock Projects
Finished Interlock Projects
Life Long LandscapingLife Long Landscaping
Assortment of different greens and reds always looks best next to a lighter stone and dark mulch. We also installed some lighting and a nice seating area.
Complete Model Home Customization
Complete Model Home Customization
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
The first step to creating your outdoor paradise is to get your dreams on paper. Let Creative Environments professional landscape designers listen to your needs, visions, and experiences to convert them to a visually stunning landscape design! Our ability to produce architectural drawings, colorful presentations, 3D visuals, and construction– build documents will assure your project comes out the way you want it! And with 60 years of design– build experience, several landscape designers on staff, and a full CAD/3D studio at our disposal, you will get a level of professionalism unmatched by other firms.
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.

Modern Front Patio 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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