Buff colored concrete by Peacock Pavers. Photographer: Fran Brennan
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Houston with concrete pavers and a roof extension.

Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Other with stamped concrete.

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard patio in Toronto with decking and a roof extension.

The random dispersion of color and granite particles creates the beauty of Umbriano’s unique mottled surface, which resembles the appearance of natural granite. Umbriano’s non-slip, stain-resistant surface is an ideal selection for driveways, pool decks, patios, commercial plazas and offices.

Entertaining Patio on one side and recreation on the other with open grass area on upper level. This updated front yard space creates functional space to host family and friends or just

Photo of a contemporary patio in Marseille.

The Monarch & Maker team prioritized the indoor-outdoor lifestyle, seamlessly integrating the backyard as an extension of the home. With ample seating, multiple fireplaces, a pool, and a covered patio, this residence is ideal for year-round entertaining.

Expansive Outdoor Living space with gourmet appliances and outdoor fireplace
This is an example of an expansive contemporary backyard patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen and tile.

It's officially Fall! With fall, comes spending time with friends and family outdoors and this project has many elements perfect for enjoying the cooler weather. This project has the following features: paver patio, gas fire pit, seating wall and columns, paver steps, and lighting!

Cantoni is Designer's Choice for this Palatial Home in South Carolina. Cantoni partners on many projects with architects, interior designers, developers, realtors and others in the trade. The featured project in this eNewsletter is a spectacular example of a recent partnering between Susan Sentell ASID, Beaux Monde, Inc., Cumming, Georgia, and Design Consultant Kohl Sudnikovich of Cantoni Atlanta. While inspired by classic Italian architecture, this palatial home is not in the foothills of Italy’s Apennines but in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina. When we saw the images of this stunning home and what went into planning and executing its interiors, I thought: here’s a perfect illustration of Cantoni’s branding theme: Great Design Is A Way of Life. Design isn’t just something cosmetic, something tacked on, but the very essence of a residence’s personality and of the personality of the people who make the house a home. This sensational South Carolina project is a superb example of Cantoni’s Great Design theme brought to life. According to Kohl, Cantoni’s involvement kicked in when Susan, whom he’d worked with before, contacted him to consult on furniture collections that would help her fulfill her and her client’s overall design theme. Susan says, "This is a 5,800-sq. ft. new construction designed by a prestigious national architectural group. Given the Mediterranean-influenced elevation and the client’s wish for an airy, Italian-contemporary interior treatment I felt Cantoni was the best source for furnishing some of the main rooms. "The theme of our project we called, ‘The Goddess House’ for its ethereal look and feel– open, warm, free, filled with light and natural colors, flowing with sophisticated detail. I felt Cantoni was the right choice to help us carry out the theme. I knew Cantoni not only for its Italian design but for the quality of its products and depth and breadth of its selection. "After creating furniture plans and the overall palette, I contacted Kohl and asked him to consult with us on Cantoni pieces that would realize our plans for the living room, dining room, master bedroom, media room and outdoor. "The finished product is a beautiful example of what you can achieve when the vision of the client and the skills of the design team are in alignment. I think the feeling you get in this home is a manifestation of that harmony.” Thanks so much to Susan for choosing Cantoni and for her client for generously allowing us to show the interiors of the rooms with Cantoni product. And good job Kohl and the Cantoni Atlanta team for your efforts–not the least of which were the logistics involved in delivery and installation, this home being a great distance from Atlanta. Great Design IS a Way of Life. That theme works at many levels: alluding to our clients’ tastes and dreams and sophistication, the product itself, and the creative talents of the designers.

This new construction home was a blank slate. Our clients wanted a seating area to enjoy with their family or friends. As the space is quite tiny, we designed a built-in bench with storage below and a fire pit that converts to a table on warmer days. We planted succulents at the base of the fire pit to soften the paving and planted low water but lush planting along the adjacent wall.

The poolside cabana features one bedroom, one full bathroom, and one pool bath.
Contemporary patio in Miami.

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.

Photographer: Alex Hayden
This is an example of a contemporary backyard patio in Seattle with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

Every piece has been thought out. It all works well together. Jon Courville Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard patio in Charlotte with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles.

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Buckinghamshire.

First floor patio area with hidden sliding glass doors, luxurious seating, and pool access. Outdoor limestone tile provided and installed by Natural Selections.