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Dining Pavilion & Concrete Outdoor Kitchen | Wrightwood Residence | Studio City,
Dining Pavilion & Concrete Outdoor Kitchen | Wrightwood Residence | Studio City,
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Located in Studio City's Wrightwood Estates, Levi Construction’s latest residency is a two-story mid-century modern home that was re-imagined and extensively remodeled with a designer’s eye for detail, beauty and function. Beautifully positioned on a 9,600-square-foot lot with approximately 3,000 square feet of perfectly-lighted interior space. The open floorplan includes a great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous chef’s kitchen featuring Viking appliances, a smart WiFi refrigerator, and high-tech, smart home technology throughout. There are a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. On the first floor there are three large bedrooms, three bathrooms and a maid’s room with separate entrance. A custom walk-in closet and amazing bathroom complete the master retreat. The second floor has another large bedroom and bathroom with gorgeous views to the valley. The backyard area is an entertainer’s dream featuring a grassy lawn, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, dining pavilion, seating area with contemporary fire pit and an elevated deck to enjoy the beautiful mountain view. Project designed and built by Levi Construction http://www.leviconstruction.com/ Levi Construction is specialized in designing and building custom homes, room additions, and complete home remodels. Contact us today for a quote.
Outdoor Kitchen and Covered Back Porch
Outdoor Kitchen and Covered Back Porch
Bellas LandscapingBellas Landscaping
Covered Patio with Built in Grill and Fire Pit
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Long Beach Modern
Long Beach Modern
Caileen DesignsCaileen 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.
Outdoor Kitchen and Covered Back Porch
Outdoor Kitchen and Covered Back Porch
Bellas LandscapingBellas Landscaping
Covered back patio porch with grilling and dining area
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Golf Course Living
Golf Course Living
CC Designs LLCCC Designs LLC
Large rustic back patio in Denver with a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Fire Pits and Fireplaces
Fire Pits and Fireplaces
Signature LandscapesSignature Landscapes
Megan Sogn
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio with a fire feature and brick paving.
Chino Hills Backyard Remodel
Chino Hills Backyard Remodel
Performance Construction & Remodeling Inc.Performance Construction & Remodeling Inc.
All stone work protected and enhanced with hight quality sealer.
This is an example of a large rustic back patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, a gazebo and a bbq area.
Custom Brookhaven Home
Custom Brookhaven Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
Willet Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
The Pecans in Queen Creek
The Pecans in Queen Creek
Tils Construction, Inc.Tils Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Modern Suburban Home
Modern Suburban Home
Patrick Farley ArchitectPatrick Farley Architect
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Richmond with concrete slabs and no cover.
Project of the Month: September 2017
Project of the Month: September 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Garden Architecture, LLCGarden Architecture, LLC
Large traditional back patio in Baltimore with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
smART Development Landscape ArchitecturesmART Development Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.
The Oaks
The Oaks
Katz Builders, Inc.Katz Builders, Inc.
Fourwalls Photography.com, Lynne Sargent, President & CEO of Lynne Sargent Design Solution, LLC
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back patio in Austin with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Our Work
Our Work
Earth Green LandsEarth Green Lands
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Rochdale Place
Rochdale Place
Trim LandscapingTrim Landscaping
Medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Abbey Street
Abbey Street
Four Seasons Garden Center & Custom LandscapeFour Seasons Garden Center & Custom Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Detroit with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back patio in Other with no cover, brick paving and a fireplace.
Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home
Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home
Pankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZPankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZ
Jeff Beene
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Phoenix with brick paving and a roof extension.
Pool Pavillion
Pool Pavillion
Alisberg ParkerAlisberg Parker
Pool pavillion
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with concrete paving and a pergola.

Premium Back Patio 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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