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Modern Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Jacoby Project
Jacoby Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
Hip style patio cover with full outdoor kitchen. The patio cover is equipped with recessed electric heaters by Infratech and wicker patio furniture. The whole backyard is covered in turf and landscaped by Alderwood Landscaping.
MODERN OUTDOOR LOUNGE AREA AND PERGOLA
MODERN OUTDOOR LOUNGE AREA AND PERGOLA
The Landscaping People, Inc.The Landscaping People, Inc.
Amazing outdoor Pergola mixing two types of roofing, SHADE and R-Blade with automatic louvers. Completed with beautiful and modern Outdoor Furniture and lighting. Creating an outdoor space for the perfect outdoor living experience.
Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
Gas Fire Table with Outdoor Furniture
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
Featuring two Marine Grade Polymer Windward Highback Dining chairs surrounding a Blue Granite Oriflamme Fire Table
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Denver with no cover, a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
Small modern back patio in New York with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings
Air Sun Screen & Awning Inc.Air Sun Screen & Awning Inc.
Photo of a large modern back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.
Spicy
Spicy
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Kathryn Prideaux
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving and an awning.
Travertine Paver Driveway Installation Tampa, FL
Travertine Paver Driveway Installation Tampa, FL
Paver HousePaver House
Paver House helped our customer will all. From travertine paver color selection, paver purchased and paver installation. Complete travertine paver driveway project details at http://www.paverhouse.com/portfolio/travertine-pavers-on-driveway/ Paver House Showroom in Largo, FL 33771 (727) 530-1400
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Richmond with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Jacoby Project
Jacoby Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
Hip style patio cover with full outdoor kitchen. The patio cover is equipped with recessed electric heaters by Infratech and wicker patio furniture. The whole backyard is covered in turf and landscaped by Alderwood Landscaping.
Uptown Beauty
Uptown Beauty
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Pro-Land was hired to manage and construct this secluded backyard in the core of Toronto. Working in conjunction with multiple trades and Eden Tree Design Inc., we were able to create this modern space, utilizing every corner of the property to it's fullest potential. Landscape Design: Eden Tree Design Inc. Photographer: McNeill Photography
North Bay Residence
North Bay Residence
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photographer: Jay Goodrich This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone. The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks. The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall. Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Broward Landscape, Inc.Broward Landscape, Inc.
Modern outdoor kitchen, wood paneling and french pattern ivory travertine
This is an example of a large modern back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Small, Simple and effective
Small, Simple and effective
Pride Landscape & DesignPride Landscape & Design
The client wanted to make what was once an un usable space to place he and his wife can enjoy and relax
Small modern back patio in Other with natural stone paving.
New Photos 1
New Photos 1
Long's Peak Landscape IncorporatedLong's Peak Landscape Incorporated
Medium sized modern back patio in Denver with natural stone paving and no cover.
Red Bird
Red Bird
UserUser
Fountain feature behind the dining arbor.
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.
London Patio Project
London Patio Project
Mrs Stone StoreMrs Stone Store
Rick King
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Other with natural stone paving.
Pools & Spas, Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa, Inc.
Pools & Spas, Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa, Inc.
Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa, Inc.Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back patio in Denver with a water feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Fire Feature w/ Built-in Seating
Fire Feature w/ Built-in Seating
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern back patio in Orange County with natural stone paving, a fire feature and no cover.
Lovely Expansive Patio Project in Longmont
Lovely Expansive Patio Project in Longmont
O'Keefe BuiltO'Keefe Built
Belgard Paver Patio with gorgeous lighting, waterfall stairs
Photo of a large modern back patio in Denver with natural stone paving and no cover.
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines
Hallpark ConstructionHallpark Construction
Patio
Inspiration for a large modern back patio in Surrey with natural stone paving and an awning.

Modern Patio with Natural Stone Paving 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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