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Modern Patio Steps Ideas and Designs

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Venice Transformation
Venice Transformation
TPA StudioTPA Studio
TPA Architecture
Photo of a modern patio steps in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Res4 Modern
Res4 Modern
Structure Works Construction Inc.Structure Works Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a modern patio steps in New York.
Maher Residence Back
Maher Residence Back
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a modern patio steps in San Francisco.
3 Bar Residence
3 Bar Residence
Aleck Wilson ArchitectsAleck Wilson Architects
Matthew Millman Photography http://www.matthewmillman.com/
This is an example of a modern patio steps in San Francisco.
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
Inspiration for a large modern back patio steps in Kansas City with decking and a roof extension.
MILL VALLEY MODERN GARDEN
MILL VALLEY MODERN GARDEN
BRADANINI & ASSOCIATESBRADANINI & ASSOCIATES
STEPS & RAILING, BRADANINI
Inspiration for a modern patio steps in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
Design ideas for a modern courtyard patio steps in Los Angeles.
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
Paul Davis ArchitectsPaul Davis Architects
Photograph by Art Gray
Design ideas for a modern courtyard patio steps in Los Angeles.
Brazilian Slate Patio & Path with Old Farmhouse Brick Walls & New Lawn
Brazilian Slate Patio & Path with Old Farmhouse Brick Walls & New Lawn
Kennedy Landscapes & Gardens LtdKennedy Landscapes & Gardens Ltd
We've transformed this sloping and lacklustre rear garden into a fantastic two-level space with a striking contemporary Brazilian slate patio. The brickwork contrasts perfectly with the natural variations in tone of the Brazilian slate, with the whole project being capped off with curved flower beds including granite setts edging and freshly laid top quality turf.
Phantom Screens
Phantom Screens
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
Inspiration for a modern patio steps in Other.
Modern Contemporary Villa
Modern Contemporary Villa
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Concrete stamped sunken patio with walkout from bifolding doors in the basement. Featuring a japanese maple, limestone siding, custom welded railings, and treated lumber staircase to backyard.
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
Design ideas for a modern patio steps in San Diego with no cover.
FCB:Design (Markus Canter) Project: Savona Road, Bel Air, CA 90077
FCB:Design (Markus Canter) Project: Savona Road, Bel Air, CA 90077
Markus Canter (FCB:Design)Markus Canter (FCB:Design)
Design ideas for a modern patio steps in Los Angeles.
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury family home with modern indoor outdoor design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Photo of an expansive modern back patio steps in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and no cover.
MODERN RESIDENCE
MODERN RESIDENCE
Greenblott DesignGreenblott Design
Landscape Design & Lighting Design Photo: Velodramatic
Modern patio steps in San Francisco.
Zacatitos 01
Zacatitos 01
Campos StudioCampos Studio
Photo Credit @ John Sinal
Inspiration for a modern patio steps in Other with no cover.
Private Lakeside Residence
Private Lakeside Residence
Fisker InternationalFisker International
Outdoor furniture High back Lounge: 'Striped' collection by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Magis Daniel Fisker
Modern patio steps in Toronto with no cover.
nuova villa, nuovo ingresso principale
nuova villa, nuovo ingresso principale
STUDIO ASSOCIATO FUGAZZASTUDIO ASSOCIATO FUGAZZA
realizzazione di nuova villa in legno con nuovi ed ampi spazi. nuovo ingresso con scalinata in pietra locale fino all'ingresso.
Design ideas for a large modern back patio steps in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
木津川のガレージハウス
木津川のガレージハウス
（株）イン・エクスデザイン（株）イン・エクスデザイン
Medium sized modern courtyard patio steps in Kyoto with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Grandview Drive Hollywood Hills modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Grandview Drive Hollywood Hills modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Grandview Drive Hollywood Hills modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Design ideas for an expansive modern back patio steps in Los Angeles with no cover.

Modern Patio Steps 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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