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Patio with a BBQ Area and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Maple Valley Custom Home
Maple Valley Custom Home
Concept Builders, Inc.Concept Builders, Inc.
Custom Designed Outdoor Living Space by Concept Builders, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and a bbq area.
California Rancher with Pool House
California Rancher with Pool House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
For a family who love to entertain and cook - a chef worthy outdoor kitchen with plenty of room for dining al fresco.
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bbq area.
De Soto, KS Patio
De Soto, KS Patio
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
Medium sized country back patio in Kansas City with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bbq area.
Southwest Contemporary
Southwest Contemporary
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
Marc Boisclair Kilbane Architecture, Patio with built-in grill, TV behind metal doors, grantie counters and backsplash, fireplace, Ironwood mantle, Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
Backyard Design
Backyard Design
Daniel FrancisDaniel Francis
Large contemporary back patio in Other with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Hayes Home
Hayes Home
Cornerstone Homes by Chris Moock, LLCCornerstone Homes by Chris Moock, LLC
Contemporary back patio in Oklahoma City with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Day House
Day House
MiArchitectsMiArchitects
Design ideas for a beach style back patio in Sydney with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bbq area.
Larkspur
Larkspur
Imprints Landscape ArchitectureImprints Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a traditional back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, no cover and a bbq area.
SR - VINEYARD VIEW
SR - VINEYARD VIEW
Nick Lee ArchitectureNick Lee Architecture

Photo of a farmhouse back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bbq area.
Heliotrope II
Heliotrope II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a coastal courtyard patio in Orange County with concrete slabs, no cover and a bbq area.
Bavarian Castle
Bavarian Castle
Brent Gibson Classic Home DesignBrent Gibson Classic Home Design
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Oklahoma City with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Exterioirs
Exterioirs
Draper whiteDraper white
Draper White
Classic patio in Denver with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Lake Martin Outdoor Kitchen
Lake Martin Outdoor Kitchen
Creative Cabinets & Design LLCCreative Cabinets & Design LLC
This outdoor kitchen has all of the amenities you could ever ask for in an outdoor space! The all weather Nature Kast cabinets are built to last a lifetime! They will withstand UV exposure, wind, rain, heat, or snow! The louver doors are beautiful and have the Weathered Graphite finish applied. All of the client's high end appliances were carefully planned to maintain functionality and optimal storage for all of their cooking needs. The curved egg grill cabinet is a highlight of this kitchen. Also included in this kitchen are a sink, waste basket pullout, double gas burner, kegerator cabinet, under counter refrigeration, and even a warming drawer. The appliances are by Lynx. The egg is a Kamado Joe, and the Nature Kast cabinets complete this space!
Model Home 132 Vista Lane Georgetown Tx
Model Home 132 Vista Lane Georgetown Tx
Jeff Watson Homes, Inc.Jeff Watson Homes, Inc.
Mediterranean patio in Austin with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Aperture Circle Residence
Aperture Circle Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Zack Benson
Medium sized contemporary back patio in San Diego with concrete slabs, no cover and a bbq area.
San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
Mile X Builders, Inc.Mile X Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Orange County with concrete slabs, a gazebo and a bbq area.
Suncrest
Suncrest
Heliotrope ArchitectsHeliotrope Architects
Sean Airhart
Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in Seattle with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
An outdoor kitchen featuring granite counter tops is the center of this compact garden.
Small classic back patio in Orange County with a bbq area, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Seacliff Beach Residence
Seacliff Beach Residence
Cayton Design StudioCayton Design Studio
Photo of a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, no cover and a bbq area.
Une maison en Bourgogne
Une maison en Bourgogne
ATELIER FBATELIER FB
© Arnaud RINUCCINI
Photo of a small farmhouse courtyard patio in Dijon with no cover, concrete slabs and a bbq area.

Patio with a BBQ Area and Concrete Slabs 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 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 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 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 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 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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