Modern Patio Ideas & Designs

QUARTER design studio
Small minimalist outdoor patio shower photo in Providence with no cover

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

This front yard overhaul in Shell Beach, CA included the installation of concrete walkway and patio slabs with Mexican pebble joints, a raised concrete patio and steps for enjoying ocean-side sunset views, a horizontal board ipe privacy screen and gate to create a courtyard with raised steel planters and a custom gas fire pit, landscape lighting, and minimal planting for a modern aesthetic.

Client asked for a simple transition from deck to yard with area for sitting.
Small minimalist backyard gravel patio photo in Kansas City with no cover

Interesting angles and colors accentuate the home's outdoor living space.
Example of a minimalist backyard concrete patio design in Dallas with a roof extension

Patio - modern backyard concrete patio idea in Phoenix with a bbq area and a roof extension

Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in Los Angeles

Stamped concrete patio.
Mid-sized minimalist backyard stamped concrete patio photo in Denver with no cover

Example of a minimalist patio design in New York

Casey Dunn
Patio - large modern backyard stone patio idea in Austin with a roof extension

Patio - modern patio idea in Austin

photo by ryann ford
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Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard stone patio kitchen design in Jacksonville

This is a 12' x 14' timber frame pergola kit that can be put up in as little as one afternoon for a wedding. Durable and strong to withstand strong winds and heavy mountainous snows for many years of enjoyment and family gatherings.

Example of a minimalist patio design in Orange County

AEV
Inspiration for a large modern backyard stamped concrete patio kitchen remodel in Wichita with a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Orange County

photography by Joslyn Amato
Inspiration for a large modern backyard concrete patio kitchen remodel in San Luis Obispo with a pergola

Eric Laignel
Example of a minimalist patio design in New York with a bbq area