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Small Modern Patio Ideas and Designs

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Modern In-town Residence
Modern In-town Residence
St. Clair Builders, Inc.St. Clair Builders, Inc.
Contemporary design responds to small lot on Anastasia Island. Industrial modern interiors with a rustic flavor complete the vision for this three story small footprint custom residence.
Wheat Ridge Midcentury to Modern
Wheat Ridge Midcentury to Modern
Prolithic DesignsProlithic Designs
Design ideas for a small modern side patio in Denver with no cover.
Stone Integrated Patio
Stone Integrated Patio
Harvell LandscapingHarvell Landscaping
Adam Harvell
Photo of a small modern back patio in Raleigh with natural stone paving and no cover.
Contemporary, Coastal + Compact
Contemporary, Coastal + Compact
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This compact coastal backyard was transformed into a terraced outdoor living area with a cozy fire pit and steps to an upper level deck, creating a more usable, inviting exterior space. Belgard pavers, composite decking, custom steel work, prefabricated concrete slabs, a renovated plastered retaining wall, Mexican pebble, Palomino gravel, pots and Mediterranean plants, and perfectly styled outdoor furniture complete this backyard retreat. Photography by Joslyn Amato.
Privacy Screens
Privacy Screens
Top Notch DecksTop Notch Decks
Inspiration for a small modern front patio in Toronto.
HASENTREE
HASENTREE
J&A Stone WorkJ&A Stone Work
This is an example of a small modern back patio in Raleigh with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Kemp ConstructionKemp Construction
outdoor kitchen maximizing stunning ocean views - 500 sf ; cover designed to maximize ocean views from the home; exposed aggregate flooring and granite counters work with the beach view; tongue & groove cedar ceiling - torch on roof
:: roger's residence ::
:: roger's residence ::
ClockworkClockwork
porch detail
Photo of a small modern patio in Kansas City with a roof extension.
Small paved garden
Small paved garden
Melanie Hick Garden DesignMelanie Hick Garden Design
A small flat garden in Greenwich gets a modern makeover with 3 social areas and a maze-like path that leads to a secluded sunlounging spot.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in London.
39 Carlisle
39 Carlisle
Blend Residential DesignsBlend Residential Designs
Small modern back patio in Perth with brick paving 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.
Central Coast Guest House & Office
Central Coast Guest House & Office
Hayley Bridges DesignHayley Bridges Design
Small modern patio in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.
Cómo transformar un patio de 50m2 en un vergel
Cómo transformar un patio de 50m2 en un vergel
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
Vista desde la entrada a la vivienda. Entre las reformas, se puede observar el cambio de barandilla a una de acero inoxidable, con dos cables tensores horizontales que dejan ver desde el salón, todos los detalles del patio. De esta forma integramos visualmente el conjunto del patio al interior de la vivienda
Outdoor Dining w/ Adjacent Fire Pit Area
Outdoor Dining w/ Adjacent Fire Pit Area
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A modern dining area features an "opening-closing" louvered patio cover w/ outdoor kitchen, raised planters, and accent lighting.
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Family Circle
Family Circle
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, throughout which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area, built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen, and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the back yard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.
San Jose Eichler Sunken Fire Pit and Container Pool
San Jose Eichler Sunken Fire Pit and Container Pool
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
View from the bench in the sunken fire pit area looking back at the house.
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, gravel and a pergola.
Georgina Avenue Santa Monica luxury home backyard terrace with modern fire pit
Georgina Avenue Santa Monica luxury home backyard terrace with modern fire pit
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Georgina Avenue Santa Monica luxury home backyard terrace with modern fire pit. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Casa Domus
Casa Domus
búhoblanco arquitectosbúhoblanco arquitectos
“Domus es una denominación romana, haciendo referencia a una tipología de casa romana, que a través de un patio (atrio) y un jardín interior (peristilo) viven todas las estancias de la casa”. Casa Domus surge como la abstracción del estilo de vida árabe, una arquitectura que evita enseñar o provocar al vecino, dejando todos los encantos de puertas hacia dentro, todo focalizado a un patio interior. Una arquitectura sin huecos a la calle y todo se abre al corazón de la casa, el patio, donde a través de la vegetación y el agua se crea un microclima muy agradable hacia donde vuelcan todas las estancias. Se emplean materiales tradicionales de nuestra arquitectura, el monocapa blanco (cal) y el mármol travertino, consiguiendo una fusión entre todos los legados de la arquitectura influyente en nuestro país (principalmente romana y árabe). La parcela posee pocos metros de fachada, ensanchándose en su interior, permitiendo esta morfología de parcela ser idónea para este planteamiento de programa. A través de un pequeño patio, con un limonero, se da la bienvenida a la casa, insinuando al visitante todo el interior de la misma. Este pequeño patio funciona como telón de fondo del estar, y ejerce como prolongación visual del patio principal de la casa hasta la entrada de la vivienda. Por otro lado, el patio principal de Casa Domus actúa como centro neurálgico de la casa donde converge un gran porche para prolongar la vida del comedor y la cocina en el exterior, así como todas las estancias de zona de noche.
Strata
Strata
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving.
左京山の家／庭を望む土間テラス
左京山の家／庭を望む土間テラス
松原建築計画／matsubara architect design office松原建築計画／matsubara architect design office
土間テラス
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Nagoya with concrete paving and a roof extension.

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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