Fotos: Julia Vogel, Köln
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary side yard patio in Dusseldorf with a container garden and a roof extension.

This is an example of a large beach style side yard patio in Charleston with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

This is an example of a large traditional side yard patio in Detroit with stamped concrete and a roof extension.

Christopher Vialpando, http://chrisvialpando.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized side yard patio in Phoenix with natural stone pavers.

Fourth floor covered deck offers an expansive view of the ocean. TV and mini bar offers a great place to hang out and watch the sunset.
Design ideas for a large beach style side yard patio in Miami with a roof extension.

The outdoor area was redesigned to include new low maintenance decking and low maintenance landscaping. Landscaping: Project Artichoke. Outdoor Furniture: Merlino Furniture. Decking: Millboard Enhanced Grain Decking - Copper Oak. Photography: DMax Photography

This stunning outdoor kitchen highlights the Quarry Mill's Hamilton natural thin stone veneer. Hamilton stone’s medium gray tones and edges with a tumbled texture create a soft, balanced look. The rounded edges of these rectangular stones are well suited for any sized project. This natural stone veneer will look great as siding on your home, an accent wall, or even in a high-traffic entryway. Some Hamilton stones also have touches of tan or gold colors that add an earthy feel to your space. The color variations and natural feel of Hamilton stones will work well with any type of décor.

Midcentury Modern Indoor/Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury side yard patio in Phoenix with concrete slab and a roof extension.

This is an example of a small tropical side yard patio in Hawaii with a water feature, stamped concrete and no cover.

The 'L' shape of the house creates the heavily landscaped outdoor fire pit area. The quad sliding door leads to the family room, while the windows on the left are off the kitchen (far left) and buffet built-in. This allows for food to be served directly from the house to the fire pit area.

A family in West University contacted us to design a contemporary Houston landscape for them. They live on a double lot, which is large for that neighborhood. They had built a custom home on the property, and they wanted a unique indoor-outdoor living experience that integrated a modern pool into the aesthetic of their home interior. This was made possible by the design of the home itself. The living room can be fully opened to the yard by sliding glass doors. The pool we built is actually a lap swimming pool that measures a full 65 feet in length. Not only is this pool unique in size and design, but it is also unique in how it ties into the home. The patio literally connects the living room to the edge of the water. There is no coping, so you can literally walk across the patio into the water and start your swim in the heated, lighted interior of the pool. Even for guests who do not swim, the proximity of the water to the living room makes the entire pool-patio layout part of the exterior design. This is a common theme in modern pool design. The patio is also notable because it is constructed from stones that fit so tightly together the joints seem to disappear. Although the linear edges of the stones are faintly visible, the surface is one contiguous whole whose linear seamlessness supports both the linearity of the home and the lengthwise expanse of the pool. While the patio design is strictly linear to tie the form of the home to that of the pool, our modern pool is decorated with a running bond pattern of tile work. Running bond is a design pattern that uses staggered stone, brick, or tile layouts to create something of a linear puzzle board effect that captures the eye. We created this pattern to compliment the brick work of the home exterior wall, thus aesthetically tying fine details of the pool to home architecture. At the opposite end of the pool, we built a fountain into the side of the home's perimeter wall. The fountain head is actually square, mirroring the bricks in the wall. Unlike a typical fountain, the water here pours out in a horizontal plane which even more reinforces the theme of the quadrilateral geometry and linear movement of the modern pool. We decorated the front of the home with a custom garden consisting of small ground cover plant species. We had to be very cautious around the trees due to West U’s strict tree preservation policies. In order to avoid damaging tree roots, we had to avoid digging too deep into the earth. The species used in this garden—Japanese Ardesia, foxtail ferns, and dwarf mondo not only avoid disturbing tree roots, but they are low-growth by nature and highly shade resistant. We also built a gravel driveway that provides natural water drainage and preserves the root zone for trees. Concrete pads cross the driveway to give the homeowners a sure-footing for walking to and from their vehicles.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary side yard patio in Brisbane with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a gazebo/cabana.

Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
This is an example of a small contemporary side yard patio in New York with natural stone pavers and a gazebo/cabana.

Victor Solís
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean side yard patio in Barcelona with a vegetable garden, natural stone pavers and no cover.

Southern Builders is a commercial and residential builder located in the New Orleans area. We have been serving Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi since 1980, building single family homes, custom homes, apartments, condos, and commercial buildings. We believe in working close with our clients, whether as a subcontractor or a general contractor. Our success comes from building a team between the owner, the architects and the workers in the field. If your design demands that southern charm, it needs a team that will bring professional leadership and pride to your project. Southern Builders is that team. We put your interest and personal touch into the small details that bring large results.

Photography by Paul Dyer
Photo of an expansive modern side yard patio in San Francisco with tile and a roof extension.

The patio continues the design to incorporate massive stone arches.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean side yard patio in Cedar Rapids with stamped concrete and a roof extension.

Photo of a large country side yard patio in Auckland with concrete slab and a pergola.

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