The Top 10 New Patios of 2024
Find inspiration for outdoor kitchens, fire features, pizza ovens and more in these most-saved photos of the year
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Many homeowners want to enhance their outdoor areas to gain more living space. The most-saved patio photos of the year show awesome ways to do just that. Check out this countdown for ideas on outdoor kitchens, fire features, lounge areas, dining spaces, creative lighting schemes and even fun cooking functions like pizza ovens and a gaucho grill.
Many homeowners want to enhance their outdoor areas to gain more living space. The most-saved patio photos of the year show awesome ways to do just that. Check out this countdown for ideas on outdoor kitchens, fire features, lounge areas, dining spaces, creative lighting schemes and even fun cooking functions like pizza ovens and a gaucho grill.
9. Coastal Comfort
Located in a spot that overlooks the river and marshlands of South Carolina’s Kiawah Island, this covered patio brings together the best of indoors and outdoors. The railings allow the homeowners to enjoy the views. Meanwhile, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs brought in furniture that’s elegant and comfortable but can stand up to the elements. A ceiling fan and fireplace help with climate control, while a large vent hood over the grill keeps the atmosphere pleasant.
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Located in a spot that overlooks the river and marshlands of South Carolina’s Kiawah Island, this covered patio brings together the best of indoors and outdoors. The railings allow the homeowners to enjoy the views. Meanwhile, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs brought in furniture that’s elegant and comfortable but can stand up to the elements. A ceiling fan and fireplace help with climate control, while a large vent hood over the grill keeps the atmosphere pleasant.
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8. Grill and Chill
This family brought some South American flavor to their Western Springs, Illinois, patio and pavilion. Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors helped them make the Argentinian gaucho grill they craved a focal point while also providing the necessary countertop and wood storage space. There’s also a gas grill for preparing other dishes. A dining table in the pavilion provides a nice spot for sharing the feast, while an adjacent lounge around a fire pit gives guests a place for relaxing after the meal.
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This family brought some South American flavor to their Western Springs, Illinois, patio and pavilion. Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors helped them make the Argentinian gaucho grill they craved a focal point while also providing the necessary countertop and wood storage space. There’s also a gas grill for preparing other dishes. A dining table in the pavilion provides a nice spot for sharing the feast, while an adjacent lounge around a fire pit gives guests a place for relaxing after the meal.
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7. Spanish Colonial Spirit
While updating this Los Angeles home for modern life, Joseph Spierer Architects kept the Spanish Colonial spirit of its architecture alive. A patio of bricks laid out in a herringbone pattern matches the home’s original style. Meanwhile, new steel-framed glass doors blur the lines between outdoors and in. A primitive table and metal chairs continue the style of the interiors out on the patio.
While updating this Los Angeles home for modern life, Joseph Spierer Architects kept the Spanish Colonial spirit of its architecture alive. A patio of bricks laid out in a herringbone pattern matches the home’s original style. Meanwhile, new steel-framed glass doors blur the lines between outdoors and in. A primitive table and metal chairs continue the style of the interiors out on the patio.
6. City Getaway
Innovative Design Build carved out space for this intimate Atlanta patio by using a curved retaining wall. A small fountain pool repeats the curve and provides the calming splash of water. This drowns out city noise, while an irregular flagstone surface makes it feel like a country escape.
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Innovative Design Build carved out space for this intimate Atlanta patio by using a curved retaining wall. A small fountain pool repeats the curve and provides the calming splash of water. This drowns out city noise, while an irregular flagstone surface makes it feel like a country escape.
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5. Made in the Shade
Dream Coast Builders installed three rows of shade cloth on this Florida patio. It creates a space that’s somewhere between a covered porch and a patio, lending a more open feel than a porch and a more covered feel than a pergola while providing much-needed shade. Shade cloth also provides an opportunity to add color and pattern. Here, stripes enhance the undulation of the fabric.
Dream Coast Builders installed three rows of shade cloth on this Florida patio. It creates a space that’s somewhere between a covered porch and a patio, lending a more open feel than a porch and a more covered feel than a pergola while providing much-needed shade. Shade cloth also provides an opportunity to add color and pattern. Here, stripes enhance the undulation of the fabric.
4. Mood Lighting
This San Jose, California, outdoor kitchen and bar has all the features one would need for a lively backyard party. But a lighting scheme by in-lite kicks things up by allowing the homeowners to set the right mood. LEDs on the trellises can change colors to coordinate with the vibe.
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This San Jose, California, outdoor kitchen and bar has all the features one would need for a lively backyard party. But a lighting scheme by in-lite kicks things up by allowing the homeowners to set the right mood. LEDs on the trellises can change colors to coordinate with the vibe.
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3. Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen
This Atlanta covered patio by Fitzgerald Construction shows off almost every element you may want in an outdoor kitchen. For cooking, there’s a Big Green Egg charcoal grill, a gas grill, a pizza oven and plenty of countertop space. For cocktails, there’s an icemaker and space to set up a bar. A sink helps with cleanup. Two TVs flank a vent hood, so the cook never misses a game.
This Atlanta covered patio by Fitzgerald Construction shows off almost every element you may want in an outdoor kitchen. For cooking, there’s a Big Green Egg charcoal grill, a gas grill, a pizza oven and plenty of countertop space. For cocktails, there’s an icemaker and space to set up a bar. A sink helps with cleanup. Two TVs flank a vent hood, so the cook never misses a game.
2. Beachy Retreat
These Chicago homeowners wanted their backyard to feel like a true vacation getaway. Imparfait Design Studio responded accordingly by giving the yard a beachy vibe. A white pergola, woven pendants and woven furniture bring French Caribbean style to the Midwest.
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These Chicago homeowners wanted their backyard to feel like a true vacation getaway. Imparfait Design Studio responded accordingly by giving the yard a beachy vibe. A white pergola, woven pendants and woven furniture bring French Caribbean style to the Midwest.
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1. Rugged-Meets-Luxe Retreat
Noble Architects set up this backyard in Dickson, Tennessee, for the ultimate outdoor living experience. Two connected post-and-beam pavilions serve as the outdoor kitchen and covered lounge-dining space beside the pool. Large beams and stone accents combined with an elegant countertop and furniture lend a luxe mountain getaway vibe. A pizza oven punctuates the inviting retreat.
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Noble Architects set up this backyard in Dickson, Tennessee, for the ultimate outdoor living experience. Two connected post-and-beam pavilions serve as the outdoor kitchen and covered lounge-dining space beside the pool. Large beams and stone accents combined with an elegant countertop and furniture lend a luxe mountain getaway vibe. A pizza oven punctuates the inviting retreat.
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This Los Altos, California, home by LSH Architects features a sprawling backyard with this striking poolside outdoor kitchen. An island has seating for four, waterfall countertop ends and a sink. Nearby, a large grill sits in a peninsula, which separates the kitchen from a wood-fired pizza oven. Wood details add warmth to the cold, hard surfaces.
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