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Wolfe Residence
Wolfe Residence
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
Oversized sliding glass doors open the steel structure on two sides (sliding into wall pockets), transforming the house into an airy pavilion. (Photo: Grant Mudford)
Exterior Design Courtyard
Exterior Design Courtyard
romero + obeji interior designromero + obeji interior design
This sitting area was part of an entire apartment courtyard project encompassing a modern deck with outdoor kitchen and dining as well as large seating groupings including chairs made from recycled materials, a sectional sofa upholstered in Sunbrella fabric and salvaged wood tree stump tables. The powder coated large metal wall art was designed by Chris Obeji of Hector Romero Design - this art is a great shade of salmon pink and it's backlit with uplights washing the walls behind at night. It also holds an outdoor movie screen that can be easily pulled down for movie nights. A great project that makes for some even greater parties. More images on our website http://www.hectorromerodesign.com/exterior-project photos by HRD
Castle Kirk
Castle Kirk
Square One Landscape GroupSquare One Landscape Group
Photo of a small modern back patio in New Orleans with a fire feature and gravel.
California Fresh Air Breakroom
California Fresh Air Breakroom
PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.
White metal bistro chairs in a newly establish shady garden nook. Foxtail agaves pictured in forefront.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
Gloster
Gloster
Patio comPatio com
Medium sized modern back patio in New York with gravel and no cover.
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Uber green earthy contemporary Winner of the Gold Medal and the International Landscaper Designer of The Year for APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) Winner of Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, Large Family Residence
内佐屋の家 | house of uchisaya
内佐屋の家 | house of uchisaya
haco建築設計事務所haco建築設計事務所
写真 | haco建築設計事務所
Modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Andra Martens Design StudioAndra Martens Design Studio
Side garden becomes an outdoor living space with a floating bench, crushed limestone ground cover, concrete fire table by Ernsdorf Design in Los Angeles and a copper succulent planter and art wall.
'Lifestyle' Feature Panels
'Lifestyle' Feature Panels
EntanglementsEntanglements
'Xanthoria' laser cut wall art (by Entanglements metal art) creates a background eye catching feature for Metricon Homes.
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Melbourne with gravel.
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Bouldin Sisters - guest house
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
The roof overhang, clad in hemlock fir, cantilevers over a deck that extends the length of the guest house. The deck is accessed via sliding doors from the living area and bedroom.
Mini Modern
Mini Modern
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Small modern front patio in Denver with gravel and a pergola.
2015 - travis heights
2015 - travis heights
EcotopesEcotopes
vertical screens with garapa framing. expanded steel frontside. galvanized welded-wire backside.
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Austin with a living wall, gravel and no cover.
Arlington Oasis
Arlington Oasis
Melissa MacDonald, Landscape ArchitectMelissa MacDonald, Landscape Architect
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Boston with a fire feature and gravel.
モダン テラス・中庭
モダン テラス・中庭
Photo of a modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel.
BluHomes Sonoma Breezehouse
BluHomes Sonoma Breezehouse
Rollin Landscape DesignRollin Landscape Design
Cathy Stancil Photography
This is an example of a large modern back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
San Jose Eichler Sunken Fire Pit and Container Pool
San Jose Eichler Sunken Fire Pit and Container Pool
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
View from the bench in the sunken fire pit area looking back at the house.
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
ellwood exteriors
ellwood exteriors
Erin Ellwood DesignErin Ellwood Design
Photo of a medium sized modern patio in Los Angeles with gravel.
Landscape Projects
Landscape Projects
Mojo's Lawn & Landscape Service, IncMojo's Lawn & Landscape Service, Inc
Inspiration for a large modern back patio in New York with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
柏の葉の家
柏の葉の家
Miu 建築工房Miu 建築工房
洗面脱衣室と浴室が面するバスコート。 洗面脱衣と浴室の換気としての役割はもちろん、癒やしの坪庭として眺めることができます。
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel.
Outdoor Livingcopper succulent art wall xErnsdorf Design xFire table xfirepit
Outdoor Livingcopper succulent art wall xErnsdorf Design xFire table xfirepit
Andra Martens Design StudioAndra Martens Design Studio
Side garden becomes an outdoor living space with a floating bench, crushed limestone ground cover, concrete fire table by Ernsdorf Design in Los Angeles and a copper succulent planter and art wall.

Modern Patio with Gravel 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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