Modern Patio Ideas & Designs

Addition to back of ranch house Photo by Caroline Allison
Example of a mid-sized minimalist patio design in Nashville

View of sliding awning system over the custom sofa and dinin area. Photo by VanElders Design Studio.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard decomposed granite patio remodel in Kansas City with a fire pit and a pergola

Example of a minimalist patio design in San Francisco

Minimalist patio photo in Los Angeles

Patio - modern patio idea in San Francisco

Rustic charm and clean lines modern farmhouse home built with vinyl siding
Patio - modern patio idea in DC Metro

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard patio kitchen remodel in Dallas with decking and an awning

Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in Miami

Patrick Ketchum Photography
Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in Los Angeles

Clay Siebert
Example of a large minimalist backyard stone patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in Phoenix

Claire Darling
Inspiration for a modern side yard stamped concrete outdoor patio shower remodel in Other

The renovation of an extensive linear residence and site facing Port Orchard waterway embraces water, greenspace and forested hillside. The home, completed this fall, serves as an artist’s studio, galleries, family space, game room, outdoor living areas and peaceful retreat. New interiors and exterior spaces and finishes, cabinetry, lighting, paving, landscape and courtyards become settings for the owner’s art + collections, three-generations of family and the wonderful colors and textures of the land + water. Inside, a monumental central stair and tapered two-story tall red cedar and steel column was designed as the residence’s entry focal point and internal landmarks, guiding the visitor’s eye to the main atrium…. and upward. Heavy wide-flange steel moment frames support the house and enable whole walls of glass. Rough, mill-finished steel contrasts refined cabinetry, stone, wood structure and defining dropped ceilings, reflecting the opener’s love of the tension between highly polished and detailed + rough, found art. Outside, A new southern “dining room” was designed for warm summer evening gatherings under a heavy-timber trellis. The focus, opposite water and island views, is a metal perforated screen. The final screen is composed of the lyrics from a Joe Cocker song of great meaning to the owners, cut from ½” marine bronze, set into dark-fired brick. “Oh My Darling, Be Home Soon….” Natural daylight and high-efficiency lighting are central players as in any gallery. From a high clerestory and extensive southern and eastern window-walls to carefully selected up-lighting, pendants, and accent fixtures, Rhodes Architecture + Light worked closely with the owner to ensure that their dark existing house would become one filled with light…. night and day. The owners, Ken and Jane, allowed us to interview them about their experience working with Rhodes Architecture + Light, and how they are feeling about living with the architecture today. What was your experience like, working with Rhodes Architecture + Light? “They worked with us because it was a remodel, an existing thing, and we had to try to make it work for all of our interests and how our family operated. They listened, and we listened, and it was a great communication back and forth.”–Jane How has the renovation changed the way you live and enjoy your home? “I remember saying to them that I want the whole floor heated because it gets so chilly down here. And we had the wood burning stove, but it was over there and now we just turn the floor heat on and we can come down. It’s cozy and nice. So we’re looking forward to winter now.”–Ken “We have 5 kids together and now a bunch of grandchildren. I wanted a marble countertop, but there’s just no way. I didn’t want it to be a place where I had to say, ‘No, no, no. Wipe up your drink, do this, do that.’ I wanted it to be a place where everybody can come with all the kids, and we make a big mess, and I can clean it up. And we can enjoy ourselves here, because that room upstairs, we almost never went in. And now we’re in there eating pizza and watching the game.” –Jane As an artist, Jane enjoyed the collaborative process. “I can’t believe it was as positive as it was. I went into it thinking it would be a great, creative, fun, collaborative thing, and I have to say, with our architects, it was. I like that creative process. I always say when I am doing a painting, it’s a series of problem solving so it wasn’t unusual for me. I am completely blown away by them and had fun with that part of it.” –Jane Architect: Tim James Rhodes RA AIA, Rhodes Architecture + Light Builder: Fairbank Construction Company Structural: Swensen Say Faget

Minimalist patio photo in New York

Hip style patio cover with full outdoor kitchen. The patio cover is equipped with recessed electric heaters by Infratech and wicker patio furniture. The whole backyard is covered in turf and landscaped by Alderwood Landscaping.

Minimalist patio photo in Minneapolis

Two L-shaped island arranged in a walk thru design, with overhanging counter for seating
Patio - modern patio idea in Sacramento

Inspiration for a modern courtyard concrete patio kitchen remodel in Dallas with a pergola

Example of a minimalist patio design in Other