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Modern Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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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 Patio
Modern Patio
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Sydney with decking.
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Modern Deck - Racine
Modern Deck - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The boxwood hedge creates a green wall that adds to the courtyard feel of the space in front of the house. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Milwaukee with decking and no cover.
Outdoor TV lift island cabinet hides TV and keeps it safe
Outdoor TV lift island cabinet hides TV and keeps it safe
TV Lift Cabinet by Cabinet TronixTV Lift Cabinet by Cabinet Tronix
Cabinet Tronix outdoor weather resistant stucco TV lift furniture island with 360 swivel. Watch TV from sitting area, pool, Jacuzzi and bbq. This piece has an IPE top that rises up. Shown with a 55 inch LG TV however you can use other outdoor TV's such as Seura and SunbriteTV. We can build these to fit most size TV's such as 55, 65, 75 inch and larger. A beautiful rustic grained IPE solid Wood top coupled with a choice of two acrylics for luxury living, outdoors. There are about 60 stucco colors to select from or can be match colored to your homes paint. This piece in particular we used Ameristone Stoney Creak which is a stucco type finish with particle stones mixed in. These can go in so many places in the outdoor backyard and some can roll around on casters. Places outdoor these can be used are on the deck, patio by pool and Jacuzzi, under a pergola or veranda, out in the open, by the bbq and many other places. These can be ordered with covers so no matter if you live in Southern California, Atlanta Georgia, Tampla Florida, New York City, Seattle Washington, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston Texas or even Montana the outside furniture lift system will hold up great.
Hot Tub with City View
Hot Tub with City View
Wolf Design StudioWolf Design Studio
Large modern back patio in Los Angeles with a living wall, decking and no cover.
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with decking and no cover.
Modern Outdoor Kitchens
Modern Outdoor Kitchens
Dandy Landscape ConstructionDandy Landscape Construction
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
The Solisysteme Bioclimatic Pergola- Residential
The Solisysteme Bioclimatic Pergola- Residential
PergolaHausPergolaHaus
Photo of a large modern side patio in New York with decking and a pergola.
Wonderland
Wonderland
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with decking and no cover.
Low Maintenance Backyard Reno
Low Maintenance Backyard Reno
Ever After Custom HomesEver After Custom Homes
Low maintenance backyard with the wooden deck taking up the whole backyard. Very Zen. Trees planted to give color and contrast. Step down leads to the dining area
Duplex sur le toit
Duplex sur le toit
Agence LVHAgence LVH
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Lyon with decking and a pergola.
Chicago Residence
Chicago Residence
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
LaCantina Doors Aluminum bi-folding door system
Large modern back patio in Chicago with decking and no cover.
Project of the Month: March 2016
Project of the Month: March 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
We wanted to create a natural outdoor living space with elevation change and an open feel. The first time we met they wanted to add a small kitchen and a 200 square foot pergola to the existing concrete. This beautifully evolved into what we eventually built. By adding an elevated deck to the left of the structure it created the perfect opportunity to elevate the sitting walls. Whether you’re sitting on the deck or over by the travertine the sitting wall is the exact same distance off of the floor. By creating a seamless transition from one space to the other no matter where you are, you're always a part of the party. A 650 square foot cedar pergola, 92 feet of stone sitting walls, travertine flooring, composite decking and summer kitchen. With plenty of accent lighting this space lights up and highlights all of the natural materials. Appliances: Fire Magic Diamond Echelon series 660 Pergola: Solid Cedar Flooring: Travertine Flooring/ Composite decking Stone: Rattle Snake with 2.25” Cream limestone capping Photo Credit: TK Images
Unit Renovation on small budget- 2013
Unit Renovation on small budget- 2013
H and G DesignsH and G Designs
Courtyard renovation. Deck was installed and privacy screens around. Vertical garden and built in bench seats. H and G Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard patio in Sunshine Coast with a living wall and decking.
Private Residence North Beach - Miami
Private Residence North Beach - Miami
OpustoneOpustone
Coral Stone
Photo of a large modern back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
Photo of a large modern back patio in Kansas City with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
RAD Structures
RAD Structures
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
Louver Verandahs w/- bulkheads and lights
Louver Verandahs w/- bulkheads and lights
Totally OutdoorsTotally Outdoors
Simple multi bay Louver Verandah in Aluminum frame with downlight bulkheads above nice deck area
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Woodland Swimming Pool Paradise
Woodland Swimming Pool Paradise
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Keeping the party going into the night with glowing task lighting and plenty of night lighting throughout the cedar decked pool area. A generously sized dining area flanks the outdoor kitchen with sink, refrigerator, ice maker and gas burners.

Modern Patio with Decking 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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