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Patio with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Chic Outdoor Kitchen With Brick Fireplace and Modern Fixtures
Contemporary Chic Outdoor Kitchen With Brick Fireplace and Modern Fixtures
Eldorado StoneEldorado Stone
Stone: Chalkdust - TundraBrick TundraBrick is a classically-shaped profile with all the surface character you could want. Slightly squared edges are chiseled and worn as if they’d braved the elements for decades. TundraBrick is roughly 2.5″ high and 7.875″ long. Get a Sample of Chalkdust: http://www.eldoradostone.com/products/tundrabrick/chalk-dust/
Slatted Privacy Screen Panels
Slatted Privacy Screen Panels
Kayu Canada Inc.Kayu Canada Inc.
Slatted privacy screen panels provide a little privacy for this backyard retreat
This is an example of a traditional back patio in Calgary with concrete slabs and no cover.
BACKYARD FIRE PIT
BACKYARD FIRE PIT
Stone Cloud Design BuildStone Cloud Design Build
James Maynard, Vantage Imagery
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
the elemental
the elemental
Ashwin ArchitectsAshwin Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Bengaluru with concrete slabs and a pergola.
For the Love of MCM
For the Love of MCM
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
Medium sized retro side patio in San Diego with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Mapleton
Mapleton
Harper & Company, Inc.Harper & Company, Inc.
Inspiration for a large side patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Retractable Roof, Indiana
Retractable Roof, Indiana
ShadeFXShadeFX
A 14′ x 10′ retractable roof in Harbor-Time Alpine White fabric was customized to fit a pergola in Indiana. The structure and roof duo ensures the homeowners always have clear sightlines through their front window.
Mid-Century Landscape - Bayside, WI
Mid-Century Landscape - Bayside, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Variegated carex act as a groundcover in the circular bed off the patio. A serviceberry tree anchors the bed and is uplit at night. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Backyard Living on Felbrigg
Backyard Living on Felbrigg
Elite ConcreteElite Concrete
An award winning backyard project that includes a two tone Limestone Finish patio, stepping stone pathways and basement walkout steps with cantilevered reveals.
Covered Patio with Ocean Views
Covered Patio with Ocean Views
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary patio in Other with concrete slabs.
New City - New Pool House
New City - New Pool House
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
A new pool house structure for a young family, featuring a space for family gatherings and entertaining. The highlight of the structure is the featured 2 sliding glass walls, which opens the structure directly to the adjacent pool deck. The space also features a fireplace, indoor kitchen, and bar seating with additional flip-up windows.
Outdoor Living. Pergola. Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Living. Pergola. Outdoor Kitchen
Curated ConstructionCurated Construction
Design ideas for a large modern back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Mediterranean Metamorphosis
Mediterranean Metamorphosis
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
The landscape around this Mediterranean style home was transformed from barren and unusable to a warm and inviting outdoor space, cohesive with the existing architecture and aesthetic of the property. The front yard renovation included the construction of stucco landscape walls to create a front courtyard, with a dimensional cut flagstone patio with ground cover joints, a stucco fire pit, a "floating" composite bench, an urn converted into a recirculating water feature, landscape lighting, drought-tolerant planting, and Palomino gravel. Another stucco wall with a powder-coated steel gate was built at the entry to the backyard, connecting to a stucco column and steel fence along the property line. The backyard was developed into an outdoor living space with custom concrete flat work, dimensional cut flagstone pavers, a bocce ball court, horizontal board screening panels, and Mediterranean-style tile and stucco water feature, a second gas fire pit, capped seat walls, an outdoor shower screen, raised garden beds, a trash can enclosure, trellis, climate-appropriate plantings, low voltage lighting, mulch, and more!
A frame patio cover
A frame patio cover
BuildometryBuildometry
Photo of a small rustic back patio in Dallas with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
1225 Ramona RD Arcadia
1225 Ramona RD Arcadia
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and no cover.
Iris Transitional
Iris Transitional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Chad Mellon
Traditional courtyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs, no cover and fencing.
Contemporary wide and narrow makeover
Contemporary wide and narrow makeover
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Land Studio C
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography
Photo of an expansive farmhouse back patio in Portland with concrete slabs, a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
Photo of a large classic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Alexander Valley View
Alexander Valley View
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
Rural back patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

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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