Contemporary Patio Design Ideas
A contemporary patio combines the current and polished with a blend of comfort and visual impact with a space designed for anyone with a hardscape outdoor area.
A patio typically features furniture, planters, shade structure, lighting. Container gardening and vertical space are your best friends in a patio. When designed in the contemporary style, these elements get elevated with charcoal, warm neutrals, pops of green, metallic accents and materials like porcelain pavers, composite decking, aluminum planters, rendered walls.
Contemporary Patio Inspiration
Key Design Elements
Style Elements
- ✓ Mixed material surfaces
- ✓ Outdoor living room setup
- ✓ Built-in seating and planters
- ✓ Recessed lighting in walls and steps
Colors & Materials
- Colors: charcoal, warm neutrals, pops of green, metallic accents
- Materials: porcelain pavers, composite decking, aluminum planters, rendered walls
- Plants: architectural palms, agaves, clipped hedges, tall grasses
Design Tip for Your Patio
Layer your lighting — recessed step lights, uplighting on feature plants, and warm pendants over the dining area create depth after dark.
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