This is an example of a large contemporary backyard patio in Sunshine Coast with a roof extension.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean patio in Other.

The garden of our Wandsworth Common Family Home was redesigned by The Garden Club, and an outdoor kitchen and pergola were added
Photo of a large scandinavian backyard patio in London with an outdoor kitchen, brick pavers and a gazebo/cabana.

Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard patio in Nice with tile and a roof extension.

Photo of a large country backyard patio in Other with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

ph. Silvia Longhi
Large country patio in Venice with natural stone pavers, a container garden and an awning.

Inspiration for a large modern backyard patio in Dublin with no cover.

Situated in the residential area of Highgate backing onto Wandsworth common this property has a combination on concrete worktops inside and outside of the property. The outhouse at the rear of the property has a self contained kitchen/BBQ area with bespoke black concrete worktops. This is a brilliant example of the multiple applications of concrete for both interior and exterior kitchens. Moving to the inside of the property the pool area has been fitted with a matching black concrete worktop and island. The dark concrete blends nicely into the dark black wall it is set against. The polished concrete has a lovely surface finish and the worktop run has integrated drainage grooves by the sink. Due to the casting process of the concrete all the pieces are individual and show different characteristics of the concrete, creating a very organic feel to each individual piece.

Large country backyard patio in London with natural stone pavers.

Internal North facing courtyard for Williamstown project. View of stairs and preliminary garden design to internal courtyards. Windows and doors are aluminum and floors are off white travertine marble. A similar treatment to the first floor provides for the stack effect and cross ventilation.

Photo of a large contemporary backyard patio in Perth with concrete pavers and a roof extension.

Tim Turner
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard patio in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a gazebo/cabana.

The Pavilion is a contemporary outdoor living addition to a Federation house in Roseville, NSW. The existing house sits on a 1550sqm block of land and is a substantial renovated two storey family home. The 900sqm north facing rear yard slopes gently down from the back of the house and is framed by mature deciduous trees. The client wanted to create something special “out the back”, to replace an old timber pergola and update the pebblecrete pool, surrounded by uneven brick paving and tubular pool fencing. After years living in Asia, the client’s vision was for a year round, comfortable outdoor living space; shaded from the hot Australian sun, protected from the rain, and warmed by an outdoor fireplace and heaters during the cooler Sydney months. The result is large outdoor living room, which provides generous space for year round outdoor living and entertaining and connects the house to both the pool and the deep back yard. The Pavilion at Roseville is a new in-between space, blurring the distinction between inside and out. It celebrates the contemporary culture of outdoor living, gathering friends & family outside, around the bbq, pool and hearth.

Patio with cream Italian porcelain tiles
Design ideas for a large modern patio in Other with a roof extension.

outdoor entertaining area
Photo of a large modern backyard patio in Surrey with concrete pavers and no cover.

Photo Credit: Anoushka Feiler
This is an example of a large contemporary patio in West Midlands.

Inspiration for a large beach style side yard patio in Paris with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a pergola.

Photo of a large contemporary patio in Madrid with a container garden, a roof extension and concrete pavers.

A couple with two young children appointed FPA to refurbish a large semi detached Victorian house in Wimbledon Park. The property, arranged on four split levels, had already been extended in 2007 by the previous owners. The clients only wished to have the interiors updated to create a contemporary family room. However, FPA interpreted the brief as an opportunity also to refine the appearance of the existing side extension overlooking the patio and devise a new external family room, framed by red cedar clap boards, laid to suggest a chevron floor pattern. The refurbishment of the interior creates an internal contemporary family room at the lower ground floor by employing a simple, yet elegant, selection of materials as the instrument to redirect the focus of the house towards the patio and the garden: light coloured European Oak floor is paired with natural Oak and white lacquered panelling and Lava Stone to produce a calming and serene space. The solid corner of the extension is removed and a new sliding door set is put in to reduce the separation between inside and outside. Photo by Gianluca Maver