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Small Modern Patio Ideas and Designs

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Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in Perth with decking.
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Bickford And CompanyBickford And Company
Extended Roof over outdoor kitchen
Small modern back patio in Kansas City.
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University Hills
Bloom Concrete & Landscape DesignBloom Concrete & Landscape Design
Designed by Lauren Bloom. Paver patio outdoor seating with a natural gas firepit.
Inspiration for a small modern side patio in Denver with a fire feature and brick paving.
Compact Outdoor Living Spaces
Compact Outdoor Living Spaces
Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Manchester with concrete paving.
Saunders Village 3.0
Saunders Village 3.0
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
This backyard area is perfect for outdoor dinners and gatherings, bring the modern of the inside out!
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Pacific Exteriors LLCPacific Exteriors LLC
Photo of a small modern back patio in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lounge Areas with Fire Pit
Lounge Areas with Fire Pit
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Multiple lounge areas provide individual space for entertaining and relaxing. A fire pit helps provide additional comfort and visual ambiance at night.
Hydeaway Pool House
Hydeaway Pool House
Schwartz and ArchitectureSchwartz and Architecture
Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lake Manassas Golf Community
Lake Manassas Golf Community
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
We took a small non-defined space and created an enjoyable backyard integrating an existing flagstone patio with a new lower flagstone patio, complete with new stucco retaining walls, raised planters, fire bowls and fire table. The main focal point of the patio is the new water feature, a series of basalt towers sitting on a bed of black Mexican beach pebbles. The landscaping & outdoor lighting complete the package. Small yard with a million dollar view of the golf course and Lake Manassas in the background.
Wood-Look Tile Outdoor BBQ Kitchen
Wood-Look Tile Outdoor BBQ Kitchen
Arcadia Outdoor KitchensArcadia Outdoor Kitchens
Arcadia Outdoor Kitchens
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen.
Niagara Blvd: Outdoors Modern Oasis
Niagara Blvd: Outdoors Modern Oasis
Tamela Bowie InteriorsTamela Bowie Interiors
Fern Kelso Photography
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Dallas with concrete paving.
Small Space Potential
Small Space Potential
LifescapesLifescapes
The patio space was doubled in this design. The raised planters compliment the home and add warmth to the space. The plants are new in this picture but will grow above the fence for a soft garden look with seasonal interest. The garden structure was added to create an intimate space.
Poolside Project
Poolside Project
PALMIYE ARIZONAPALMIYE ARIZONA
Photo of a small modern back patio in Philadelphia with a pergola.
Modern Courtyard
Modern Courtyard
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Scott Shigley
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
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Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
Space at night.
This is an example of a small modern back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking.
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山縣洋建築設計事務所山縣洋建築設計事務所
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Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with gravel and no cover.
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
Small modern back patio in New York with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Spicy
Spicy
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Kathryn Prideaux
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Phoenix with natural stone paving and an awning.
Modern Landscape Design Style
Modern Landscape Design Style
Landscape Design in a DayLandscape Design in a Day
Jen Martin
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Portland with a vegetable patch, concrete slabs and no cover.
Beautiful Backyard Oasis
Beautiful Backyard Oasis
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
Photo of a small modern back patio in Chicago with brick paving.

Small Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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