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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!
Modernity on University (sneak peek)
Modernity on University (sneak peek)
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Houston with a water feature and decking.
Modern Patio
Modern Patio
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Sydney with decking.
Custom seating with concrete fire pit
Custom seating with concrete fire pit
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation. Photos by Martin Cox Photography.
Our Vendors
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CinemaSetup LLCCinemaSetup LLC
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Denver with decking and a roof extension.
RAD Structures
RAD Structures
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Medium sized modern back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Medium sized modern back patio in Los Angeles with decking and no cover.
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
Using repeating squares breaks up the space and adds a modern feel to an otherwise ordinary pathway. Photo taken by Ryann Ford.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Austin with decking and a pergola.
Contemporary garden with decking
Contemporary garden with decking
SeedOnceSown LtdSeedOnceSown Ltd
White alliums and textural planting in north London garden
This is an example of a modern back patio in London with fencing and decking.
Outdoor Sanctuary
Outdoor Sanctuary
XMT Construction Ltd.XMT Construction Ltd.
Justin Eckersall Photography
Photo of an expansive modern back patio in Vancouver with a fire feature, decking and no cover.
Modern Residence
Modern Residence
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Adrián Gregorutti
Design ideas for a modern back patio in San Francisco with decking, a roof extension and a fire feature.
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 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.
Sawyer Residence
Sawyer Residence
Vladimir Radutny ArchitectsVladimir Radutny Architects
Mike Schwartz
Inspiration for a modern back patio in Chicago with decking and no cover.
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.
Curved House
Curved House
Workshop90, LLCWorkshop90, LLC
Head of Interiors / Interior Designer at Hufft Projects Architect: Hufft Projects Photographer: Mike Sinclair
Photo of an expansive modern back patio in Kansas City with 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.
Outdoor Privacy Screens
Outdoor Privacy Screens
H&P Building LLCH&P Building LLC
Our Privacy Screens are 100% Custom Made in the USA. We are located in Colorado but we can ship for all of the 50 states. We only use high quality American Made steel. All of our Products are custom made. We can add frames, posts, brackets. There are also several designs available through our Etsy listings. Or visit our website to see more options: www.hnpbuilding.com Benefits of our privacy screens: 1- Increased privacy – The nosy neighbors and odd passersby will have a much harder time seeing your own personal goings-on. 2- Shade – On a hot summer’s day, it is always nice to find a bit of shade, and when the sun is beating down on your patio, sometimes you have to bring the shade to you. A privacy screen can offer this much-needed respite from the heat of direct sunlight. 3- Hiding eyesores – Sometimes there are things we need to keep outside and they are not always aesthetically pleasing. Things like air conditioning units and water pumps can really distract from your yard’s scenery. Privacy screens are a good way of dividing and keeping things like this out of sight. 4- Attractive – The right screen can really accentuate your yard, making it a true sight to be seen. What exactly do you do? Driven by curiosity, we thrive on challenging creativity and what is expected when designing for a space. We enhance experience through the creation and design of decorative screens. Ultimately, elevating spaces to bring people together.
Modern Home with Classic Elements
Modern Home with Classic Elements
New West Building CompanyNew West Building Company
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Other with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.

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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