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Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Thayer Residence
Thayer Residence
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLPNeumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP
Ciro Coelho Photography
Photo of a contemporary patio in Santa Barbara with concrete slabs, a pergola and a fireplace.
San Pasqual-Exterior
San Pasqual-Exterior
J & M Construction & DevelopmentJ & M Construction & Development
Louie Heredia
Photo of a classic back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Concrete Paved Patio
Concrete Paved Patio
DSTscaping and RLC ConstructionDSTscaping and RLC Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Outdoor Living Contractors Nashville
Outdoor Living Contractors Nashville
RSU ContractorsRSU Contractors
This is an example of a large traditional back patio in Nashville with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Casa GB
Casa GB
Bernardo Pozas Residential DesignBernardo Pozas Residential Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The home's original pool was in great condition. The team cleaned up the overgrown brush in the back yard and installed new landscaping and a new cedar fence. The large patio provided the perfect spot for the team to incorporate a custom designed mid century wood and steel pergola.
Sammamish Plateau
Sammamish Plateau
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Contemporary patio in Seattle with concrete slabs.
Sage Residence
Sage Residence
Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.
Contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
Textured Ambiance
Textured Ambiance
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Collector's Retreat
Collector's Retreat
Heliotrope ArchitectsHeliotrope Architects
Photography by Sean Airhart
Inspiration for a modern patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
Camelback Mountain Residence
Camelback Mountain Residence
True North Builders, Inc.True North Builders, Inc.
Expansive contemporary back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Wayville House
Wayville House
Rebecca Ryan ArchitectRebecca Ryan Architect
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Adelaide with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Photo of a large retro side patio in San Diego with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Italian kitchen and mid century modern home
Italian kitchen and mid century modern home
Lucile Glessner DesignLucile Glessner Design
Photo of a retro back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Contemporary Chic Outdoor Kitchen With Brick Fireplace and Modern Fixtures
Contemporary Chic Outdoor Kitchen With Brick Fireplace and Modern Fixtures
Eldorado StoneEldorado Stone
Stone: Chalkdust - TundraBrick TundraBrick is a classically-shaped profile with all the surface character you could want. Slightly squared edges are chiseled and worn as if they’d braved the elements for decades. TundraBrick is roughly 2.5″ high and 7.875″ long. Get a Sample of Chalkdust: http://www.eldoradostone.com/products/tundrabrick/chalk-dust/
Fire Features
Fire Features
Markham Landscape Products, Inc.Markham Landscape Products, Inc.
Traditional Style Fire Feature - Custom fire pit using Techo-Bloc's Mini-Creta wall & Portofino cap.
Design ideas for an expansive classic back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
Backyard Inspiration
Backyard Inspiration
Bullfrog SpasBullfrog Spas
Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in Salt Lake City with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Outdoor Remodel
Outdoor Remodel
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Napa Valley Residence
Napa Valley Residence
Moller Architecture, Inc.Moller Architecture, Inc.
Farmhouse patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Patio with 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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