Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

Bringing the indoors out with a cozy fireplace and fountain!
Photo of a large beach style back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.

Casa Ponte

KOSS design+build, pllc

Exterior main patio with sunken area for future spa. Metal fascia, floor to ceiling glass walls, floating BBQ, exposed block walls and sand finish concrete Photography: Roehner + Ryan

STAPLETON SANCTUARY

C&H Landscaping

Evening time in the garden.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.

Willow Glen Remodel

Cabana Rehab Interiors

Traditional patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bar area.

Bilik

PHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENS

Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Wayville House

Rebecca Ryan Architect

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Adelaide with concrete slabs and a pergola.

SNUG HARBOR

Vulkan Architects

Inspiration for a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with concrete slabs and a gazebo.

Munsinger Residence

User

Outdoor Pool patio open to the inside of the home / Interior Designer - Tate Studio / Builder - Peak Ventures - Glen Ernst / Photo by ©Thompson Photographic.com

Cougar Mountain Residence

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by: Kim Rooney Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.

West Dry Creek Residence

Upscale Construction

Design by Sutro Architects Interior Design by Adeeni Design Group Photography by Christopher Stark
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a pergola.

Esplendora

Interior Trends Remodel & Design

This is an example of a back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Parlet Residence

Richard Lusk

Nick Gingold
Design ideas for a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a fire feature and concrete slabs.

Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality

Birchwood Construction Company

This is an example of a large back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.

Irvine - Modern Concrete Bench with Fireplace

M & J Star Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a gazebo.

Holladay Haven

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Brad Montgomery, tym.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back patio in Salt Lake City with concrete slabs and no cover.

Concrete Paved Patio

DSTscaping and RLC Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.

Fire Magic Grills

Fire Magic Grills - Robert H Peterson Company

This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.

Desert Modern

Sustain Scape

This is an example of a large modern back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Backyard Sitting Area around Firepit

Jeff King & Company

Architect: David Kotzebue / Designer: MODtage Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in San Francisco with no cover, a fire feature and concrete slabs.

San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Klopf Architecture

Mariko Reed
Medium sized midcentury back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, 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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