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Side Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Villa à Toulon
Villa à Toulon
KAST DESIGNKAST DESIGN
Inspiration for a large coastal side patio in Paris with an outdoor kitchen, 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.
Outdoor Kitchen Featuring Ipe Wood and Antique Stools
Outdoor Kitchen Featuring Ipe Wood and Antique Stools
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
A custom outdoor kitchen features weather resistant Ipe wood cabinetry topped with stained concrete counters and repurposed vintage swivel seating.
Design ideas for a large contemporary side patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs, no cover and a bar area.
Agua Caliente Residence
Agua Caliente Residence
Milestone HomesMilestone Homes
Porch patio with wood ceilings and posts, colored concrete surrounded by lush desert landscape. Photo By William Lesch Photography
Large traditional side patio in Phoenix with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Beachfront Living
Beachfront Living
Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.
From the beach to the shower is the way to live. Here is a custom built wood outdoor shower with a bench on a solid concrete slab that is properly drained. It even has a lower faucet for washing the dog after a play on the beach.
Decks and Patios
Decks and Patios
Platinum Outdoor EnvironmentsPlatinum Outdoor Environments
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Large contemporary side patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Martis CAmp Lot 584
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Vance Fox
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side patio in Sacramento with concrete slabs.
Logan Avenue
Logan Avenue
Landform Design GroupLandform Design Group
Grey Giraffe
Photo of a contemporary side patio in Salt Lake City with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
This is an example of a small traditional side patio in Houston with concrete slabs and an awning.
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Photo of a small contemporary side patio in Nantes with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Lake Forest Front Entry Addition and Landscape / Hardscape
Lake Forest Front Entry Addition and Landscape / Hardscape
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This patio was added to the side of the house. We poured a slab footing and covered them with large format porcelain tile. A motorized-louvered trellis from Smart Patio, which has recessed LED lighting, attaches to the exterior stucco wall. We demoed a section of the CMU wall to the right and installed a custom wood gate. All the yard spaces are dirt when purchased in this neighborhood, so we provided the landscaping as well.
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Outdoor Dinner Terrace
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Photo of a small traditional side patio in Houston with concrete slabs and no cover.
Edgewater NJ | Custom Pool Designer New York City
Edgewater NJ | Custom Pool Designer New York City
The POOL ARTIST | Brian T. StrattonThe POOL ARTIST | Brian T. Stratton
Award winning pool designer Brian T. Stratton | The Pool Artist designed this beautiful custom concrete / gunite swimming pool. Luxury pool designer nj, international pool design, new jersey swimming pool designer, pool artist, swimming pool engineer, swimming pool architect nj, water designer, eleuthera Bahamas pool designer, infinity edge pool design, custom spa design, California pool designer, Mississippi pool designer, south Carolina pool designer, new York pool designer, Pennsylvania pool designer
eichler in marinwood
eichler in marinwood
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis
Queen Anne Remodel
Queen Anne Remodel
SkB ArchitectsSkB Architects
Rafael Soldi
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and no cover.
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Medium sized classic side patio in Oklahoma City with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Brick Beauty - brick detail
Brick Beauty - brick detail
eric gedney | ARCHITECTeric gedney | ARCHITECT
A brick artisan was hired to match the ornate pattern of the original house. We reused as much as we could from the demolition and filled in with reclaimed bricks of a similar age.
Small Space Potential
Small Space Potential
LifescapesLifescapes
The overhead structure was added to make the space more intimate and compliments the roof line of the home for a seamless addition. The structure lends itself to hanging artwork, living wall, or canvas application.
Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design, Mazama WA
Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design, Mazama WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Outdoor dining. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Medium sized urban side patio in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.

Side 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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