Patio with a Fireplace and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

Laguna Beach - Temple Hills

Corbin Reeves Construction

Large contemporary side patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.

Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon

Westlake Development Group, LLC

Justin Krug Photography
Photo of an expansive rural back patio in Portland with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Sunken Patio Dining Area w/ Fireplace

Conscious Environments Inc.

This garden utilizes every square inch by incorporating a pool, above ground hot tub, sunken seating area w/ fire place and solid roof patio cover, dining area, and synthetic lawn area for play. Stacked stone veneer, glass tile, pebble plaster finish, and precast coping add to the elegance of the pool and surrounding hardscapes. A great place for entertaining and relaxing.

Logan Avenue

Landform Design Group

Grey Giraffe
Photo of a contemporary side patio in Salt Lake City with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.

Long Beach Modern

Caileen Designs

The modern outdoor fireplace in this water front home allows the owners to enjoy their patio year round. Modern designer rocking chairs reflect the design of the exterior. Photography by Ryan Garvin.

Farley Street

Greenberg Construction

Photo of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Arrow Wood Home

Cella Architecture

A pool house and outdoor entertaining area. A small kitchen sits in the right hand alcove and storage and a bathroom are access via the left hand alcove. Ambiance is provided by the basalt clad fireplace and gas lamp above. The space is fully wired for sound and video as well. A large gas space heater make the space useable for most of the year.

Rustic Patio

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Salt Lake City with concrete slabs, no cover and a fireplace.

Saratoga Creek House

WA Design Architects

Photo credit: WA design
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in San Francisco with no cover, concrete slabs and a fireplace.

Garden Patio

Burbeck Interiors ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary back patio in London with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.

Lake Oconee Residence

Architectural Collaborative

We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. This required two master suites on the first floor. Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing. We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake.

Preserve

Strandemo & Associates, Inc

Photo of a mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.

Goldenrod

Shear Construction

Ipe and steel trellis over contemporary patio entryway
Large contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.

Bilik

PHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENS

This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Medium sized classic side patio in Oklahoma City with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Project of the Month: March 2019

TCP Custom Outdoor Living

This cozy, yet gorgeous space added over 310 square feet of outdoor living space and has been in the works for several years. The home had a small covered space that was just not big enough for what the family wanted and needed. They desired a larger space to be able to entertain outdoors in style. With the additional square footage came more concrete and a patio cover to match the original roof line of the home. Brick to match the home was used on the new columns with cedar wrapped posts and the large custom wood burning fireplace that was built. The fireplace has built-in wood holders and a reclaimed beam as the mantle. Low voltage lighting was installed to accent the large hearth that also serves as a seat wall. A privacy wall of stained shiplap was installed behind the grill – an EVO 30” ceramic top griddle. The counter is a wood to accent the other aspects of the project. The ceiling is pre-stained tongue and groove with cedar beams. The flooring is a stained stamped concrete without a pattern. The homeowner now has a great space to entertain – they had custom tables made to fit in the space. TK Images

Front courtyard with fireplace

RICHLAND

Blairview Front Courtyard
Photo of a classic patio in Dallas with concrete slabs, no cover and a fireplace.

Willow Glen Modern Farmhouse

Arch Studio, Inc.

New construction of a 3,100 square foot single-story home in a modern farmhouse style designed by Arch Studio, Inc. licensed architects and interior designers. Built by Brooke Shaw Builders located in the charming Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. Architecture & Interior Design by Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer

Project of the Month: March 2019

TCP Custom Outdoor Living

Leucadia Mid Century

DZN Partners

PixelProFoto
Photo of a large midcentury side patio in San Diego with concrete slabs, a pergola and a fireplace.

Patio with a Fireplace 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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