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Le bureau au fond du jardin
Le bureau au fond du jardin
AGENCE MARN DÉCOAGENCE MARN DÉCO
Medium sized modern front patio in Paris with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Modern Residence
Modern Residence
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Adrian Gregorutti
Design ideas for a large modern courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, no cover and gravel.
North Shore Rain Garden
North Shore Rain Garden
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
The rear of this Central Street Neighborhood yard floods regularly during heavy rains. Rather than fight mother nature, Prassas Landscape Studio created a rain garden to store excess stormwater until it can percolate into the soil. The rain garden is also fed by the roof’s runoff and basement’s sump pump through a contemporary steel runnel. Stone steppers penetrate a curved wall to lead to the back firepit seating area. The upper terrace stairs were modernized and the lower terrace was reconfigured. Darris Lee Harris Photography
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Andra Martens Design StudioAndra Martens Design Studio
Side garden becomes an outdoor living space with a floating bench, crushed limestone ground cover, concrete fire table by Ernsdorf Design in Los Angeles and a copper succulent planter and art wall.
Expansive Modern Patio
Expansive Modern Patio
Deco PlantersDeco Planters
This is an example of an expansive modern back patio in New York with gravel, no cover and a potted garden.
Bentintoshape Round Fire Pit
Bentintoshape Round Fire Pit
authenTEAK Outdoor LivingauthenTEAK Outdoor Living
With a similar design to our 30" Round Cor-Ten steel fire pit, this fire pit has an access door on the side of the fire pit to easily remove and place a standard 20 lbs. propane tank. Propane tank is accessed thru door with brass thumb screws. This fire pit accepts a standard 20 lbs. propane tank. This modern fire pit comes with a propane tank regulator, key valve, no whistle flex line and 18" burner ring. Includes burner ring, whisperflex stainless steel gas line, key valve and propane regulator. Delivered in the unweathered condition. Dimensions – 26 1/2” tall x 30” in diameter. Fire bowl is 4” deep.- Main side of this fire pit is 21” tall. It sits on a 18" diameter skirt base that is 5.5” tall. On one tank, the fire pit will burner for approximately 8-14 hours. Optional Fire Bowl Cover constructed out of Cor-Ten Steel to convert your fire pit to a functional cocktail table when not in use. This Fire Pit comes standard with a 55,000 BTU Burner and accommodates 60 lbs. of fire glass. Fire Glass sold separately.
Modern minimalist
Modern minimalist
Evolving LandscapesEvolving Landscapes
Client asked for a simple transition from deck to yard with area for sitting.
Photo of a small modern back patio in Kansas City with gravel and no cover.
Tables and Seating
Tables and Seating
Artefact Design & SalvageArtefact Design & Salvage
Photo of a small modern back patio in San Francisco with gravel and no cover.
Acapulco Street
Acapulco Street
FAR + DANGFAR + DANG
Design ideas for a modern back patio in Dallas with gravel and a roof extension.
Landscape Projects
Landscape Projects
Mojo's Lawn & Landscape Service, IncMojo's Lawn & Landscape Service, Inc
Inspiration for a large modern back patio in New York with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Modern Fountain - Elm Grove, WI
Modern Fountain - Elm Grove, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A small, pond-less water feature allows for the sights and sounds of water without a lot of maintenance. A more contemporary water feature vs a typical fountain. Westhauser Photography
5406 Duval - Mid-Century Modern
5406 Duval - Mid-Century Modern
Carty Custom Builders, LLCCarty Custom Builders, LLC
Secluded side yard
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Austin with gravel and a roof extension.
Modern Courtyard Home
Modern Courtyard Home
Atelier Drome ArchitectureAtelier Drome Architecture
The back of the house has an all grey exterior that lets the modern design speak for itself.
Large modern courtyard patio in Seattle with a pergola, an outdoor kitchen and gravel.
Backyard Monarch Oasis
Backyard Monarch Oasis
SaxonLynn Arts Murals & Fine ArtSaxonLynn Arts Murals & Fine Art
Photo of a large modern back patio in New Orleans with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Carleen Remodel
Carleen Remodel
Roeder Design AustinRoeder Design Austin
A modern master bedroom addition to a midcentury ranch home. The inside/outside connection is enhanced with floor to ceiling glass and direct access to a shaded gravel patio.
Yungaburra House
Yungaburra House
neil designneil design
Large sliding doors allow the indoor and outdoor areas to merge. The same exposed aggregate flooring is polished indoors, and slip rated in the outdoor areas. Outdoor ceiling fans provide air movement for the odd breezeless day. Thoughtful lighting will provide overnight illumination of the patio, feature gardens as well as architectural features.
Outdoor Livingcopper succulent art wall xErnsdorf Design xFire table xfirepit
Outdoor Livingcopper succulent art wall xErnsdorf Design xFire table xfirepit
Andra Martens Design StudioAndra Martens Design Studio
Side garden becomes an outdoor living space with a floating bench, crushed limestone ground cover, concrete fire table by Ernsdorf Design in Los Angeles and a copper succulent planter and art wall.
BluHomes Sonoma Breezehouse
BluHomes Sonoma Breezehouse
Rollin Landscape DesignRollin Landscape Design
Cathy Stancil Photography
Large modern back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.
Fair Winds
Fair Winds
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Fire pit with awning.
Photo of an expansive modern courtyard patio in Seattle with gravel and an awning.
Outdoor Kitchen BBQ
Outdoor Kitchen BBQ
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
a simple prefabricated BBQ counter with custom granite countertop and stucco wall surface
Inspiration for a small modern back patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, gravel and a roof extension.

Modern Patio with Gravel 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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