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Modern Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Extension de maison
Extension de maison
Mary ReilleMary Reille
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Bona Vista Pools • proj 13
Bona Vista Pools • proj 13
McNeill PhotographyMcNeill Photography
McNeill photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Toronto with a potted garden and a pergola.
Waverly Ave, Brooklyn - Brownstone Complete Backyard and Landscape Renovation
Waverly Ave, Brooklyn - Brownstone Complete Backyard and Landscape Renovation
Dragonetti Brothers LandscapesDragonetti Brothers Landscapes
Design ideas for a large modern back patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
La Sombra - Overall View
La Sombra - Overall View
Hush HouseHush House
Warm ipe wood deck to the dappled-light of the second floor patio, surrounded by vines and greenery. Overlook at the juliet balcony.
This is an example of a small modern front patio in Austin with an awning, a potted garden and decking.
Modern Condo Terrace
Modern Condo Terrace
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
The planters on the raised deck soften the glass and aluminium panels behind. Artificial Yews flank the artificial Onion plants which both add a different texture and slightly different colour. The raised deck was done in a faux wood porcelain tile for a different colour and feel than the rest of the patios. the 45 degree angle mimics the curve on the condo and adds interest. The steps were custom fabricated by Centura tile.
Coin barbecue
Coin barbecue
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Paris with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Amesbury Residence/ Los Feliz
Amesbury Residence/ Los Feliz
Julie Maigret DesignJulie Maigret Design
Julie Maigret
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Compact Concrete Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Compact Concrete Courtyard with COR-TEN Planters
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Upright COR-TEN planters bloom brightly with Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef', bringing a bit of sunshine into this small courtyard.
Small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
A beautiful raised garden design
A beautiful raised garden design
Brilliant Design ConceptsBrilliant Design Concepts
A beautiful garden design and construction completes the apartment renovation. We transformed the untidy bits and pieces garden area by demolishing the existing garden, installing new decking to lift the courtyard height to match the exterior sliding door height and building a raised garden bed planted out with a hardy and beautiful collection of Rhaphis Palms, Teddy Bear Magnolias and a selection of philodendrons and flax. Plant selection and design flickmacqueen garden design
Pergolas
Pergolas
TerraformTerraform
Design ideas for a large modern patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Newport Beach Custom Home
Newport Beach Custom Home
Richart DesignRichart Design
This is an example of a medium sized modern front patio in Orange County with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Modern outdoor patio with planters
Modern outdoor patio with planters
Arredo Casa GroupArredo Casa Group
A modern patio with Italian planters. These pots and planters come in different colors, sizes, styles and can even be customized. Great for indoor and outdoor use.
Provia Legacy™ Steel Doors
Provia Legacy™ Steel Doors
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Entry door replacement project featuring ProVia products.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Dallas with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Backyard modern- La Mesa
Backyard modern- La Mesa
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in San Diego with a potted garden and decking.
Garvey Residence
Garvey Residence
Dennis' 7 Dees LandscapingDennis' 7 Dees Landscaping
Maxwell Monty Photo & Video
Photo of a modern patio in Portland with a potted garden.
Red Hawk
Red Hawk
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Imbue Design
Photo of a large modern courtyard patio in Salt Lake City with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Grand Army Plaza Terrace Gardens I
Grand Army Plaza Terrace Gardens I
Staghorn NYCStaghorn NYC
Staghorn NYC - Landscape design for the terraces of a high-floor residence at 1 Grand Army Plaza. Clients requested low maintenance and a modern aesthetic to match both the facade and interior. A simple color palette of white, gray, and greens. Flow-y ornamental grasses mingle with structural hardy cacti and evergreen trees.
Fort Greene Modern Garden
Fort Greene Modern Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Irene Kalina-Jones
Medium sized modern back patio in New York with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
BOISE NORTH END
BOISE NORTH END
Laura Attolini DesignLaura Attolini Design
LAURA ATTOLINI DESIGN
Large modern back patio in London with a potted garden, decking and a gazebo.
Saint Peter Street French Quarters
Saint Peter Street French Quarters
Healthy Exposure® Construction, Inc.Healthy Exposure® Construction, Inc.
Avera Design
Photo of a medium sized modern courtyard patio in New Orleans with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.

Modern Patio with a Potted Garden 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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