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Modern Patio with a Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in Richmond with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Fall Fireplace Fun!
Fall Fireplace Fun!
Kansas City HardscapesKansas City Hardscapes
Fall time is here! This project is a perfect example of how you can spend time outdoors even when the weather starts getting colder. This project features a: stone fireplace, paver patio, pergola, and grill station!
Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie
BalucoBaluco
Large modern back patio in Seattle with a fireplace, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Merivale Retreat
Merivale Retreat
XteriorscapesXteriorscapes
Photo of a small modern side patio in Christchurch with a fireplace, tiled flooring and no cover.
Inner City Sanctuary
Inner City Sanctuary
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Lounging space
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Auckland with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Coronado
Coronado
osmosis architectureosmosis architecture
Design ideas for a large modern back patio in Denver with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Queenwood, Hamilton Showhome
Queenwood, Hamilton Showhome
David Reid HomesDavid Reid Homes
This stunning townhouse epitomises the perfect fusion of medium density housing with modern urban living. Each room has been carefully designed with usability in mind, creating a functional, low maintenance, luxurious home. The striking copper front door, hinuera stone and dark triclad cladding give this home instant street appeal. Downstairs, the home boasts a double garage with internal access, three bedrooms, separate toilet, bathroom and laundry, with the master suite and multiple living areas upstairs. Medium density housing is about optimising smaller building sites by designing and building homes which maximise living space. This new showhome exemplifies how this can be achieved, with both style and functionality at the fore.
Modern Contemporary
Modern Contemporary
RJWC DevelopmentRJWC Development
Inspiration for a modern back patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Lone Pine
Lone Pine
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
The generous roof projections of the Lone Pine residence create covered patios and balconies that extend the interior living space to the outdoors. Residential architecture by CLB in Jackson, Wyoming.
Floresta
Floresta
Metro Design GroupMetro Design Group
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in San Francisco with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
In Plane Sight - Outdoor Living
In Plane Sight - Outdoor Living
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
With nearly 14,000 square feet of transparent planar architecture, In Plane Sight, encapsulates — by a horizontal bridge-like architectural form — 180 degree views of Paradise Valley, iconic Camelback Mountain, the city of Phoenix, and its surrounding mountain ranges. Large format wall cladding, wood ceilings, and an enviable glazing package produce an elegant, modernist hillside composition. The challenges of this 1.25 acre site were few: a site elevation change exceeding 45 feet and an existing older home which was demolished. The client program was straightforward: modern and view-capturing with equal parts indoor and outdoor living spaces. Though largely open, the architecture has a remarkable sense of spatial arrival and autonomy. A glass entry door provides a glimpse of a private bridge connecting master suite to outdoor living, highlights the vista beyond, and creates a sense of hovering above a descending landscape. Indoor living spaces enveloped by pocketing glass doors open to outdoor paradise. The raised peninsula pool, which seemingly levitates above the ground floor plane, becomes a centerpiece for the inspiring outdoor living environment and the connection point between lower level entertainment spaces (home theater and bar) and upper outdoor spaces. Project Details: In Plane Sight Architecture: Drewett Works Developer/Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Design: Est Est and client Photography: Werner Segarra Awards Room of the Year, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Platinum Award – Outdoor Room, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom Home or Spec 6,001 – 8,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards 2019
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Sunset Pools Inc.Sunset Pools Inc.
Photo of a large modern back patio in Houston with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Project of the Month - July 2022
Project of the Month - July 2022
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
Large modern back patio in Houston with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Big Fir Vineyard
Big Fir Vineyard
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
The woodburning outdoor fireplace is a custom steel-and-concrete fixture, providing a strong focal point along with warmth for chilly nights. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.
Premier Outdoor Living
Premier Outdoor Living
Undercover Systems, LLCUndercover Systems, LLC
Photo of a large modern back patio in Seattle with a fireplace, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Night 3
Night 3
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
Here you can see the cor-ten veggie planter ass well as a vantage point of the home looking back from the opposite side of the covered area.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Richmond with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Hillside Haven
Hillside Haven
Design Line Construction, Inc.Design Line Construction, Inc.
Joe Fletcher
Design ideas for a modern back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving, no cover and a fireplace.
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
Modern back patio in Orange County with concrete paving, no cover and a fireplace.
Modern Canyon Home
Modern Canyon Home
Stratos FormStratos Form
Photo of a large modern back patio in Orange County with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Sunset Pools Custom Rustic Swimming Pool
Sunset Pools Custom Rustic Swimming Pool
Sunset Pools Inc.Sunset Pools Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern back patio in Houston with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a gazebo.

Modern Patio with a Fireplace 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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