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Modern Patio Design Ideas with Decking

Robinson St.
Robinson St.
LETTER FOUR, INC.LETTER FOUR, INC.
Photo of a large modern side yard patio in Los Angeles with decking and no cover.
RAD Structures
RAD Structures
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Mid-sized modern backyard patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Hot Tub with City View
Hot Tub with City View
Wolf Design StudioWolf Design Studio
Large modern backyard patio in Los Angeles with a vertical garden, decking and no cover.
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Native Sun GardensNative Sun Gardens
San Francisco Rooftop Urban Garden. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer
Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in San Francisco with decking, a roof extension and a vertical garden.
Yerger Residence
Yerger Residence
Chen + Suchart StudioChen + Suchart Studio
A small covered area adjacent to the pool, offers a casual space to gather. Shade sails provide a contrast to the rigid concrete walls and the linearity of the house. Bill Timmerman - Timmerman Photography
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
GALAXY OUTDOOR LLCGALAXY OUTDOOR LLC
Whether it’s arthritis, joint or back pain, restless leg syndrome, muscle injuries or fibromyalgia, hot tubs are a proven form of chronic pain relief. The heat of the water increases blood flow and relaxes the body, while the massaging action of the jets and the water’s buoyancy loosen muscle tension and soothe sore joints. The New England Journal of Medicine (08-16-1999) found that, after just 10 days, patients with Type 2 Diabetes who used hot tubs 30 minutes a day/6 days per week required reduced doses of insulin, lost weight, slept better and showed distinct decreases in plasma glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin. Hot tubs can be a great fix for those suffering from insomnia, helping your body to wind down before bed and get the natural sleep you need. Even if you don’t suffer from chronic sleep problems, the Better Sleep Council recommends establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, such as soaking in hot water to help maintain a healthy sleep cycle. According to the Council’s findings, warm water releases muscle tension and increases blood flow, both of which contribute to a relaxed and deeper, more comfortable sleep. Whether it’s a new exercise routine or an unusually active day on your feet, most of us know the “day after” feeling of sore, overworked muscles that make it hurt to move, period. The water pressure from hot tub jets relieves muscle tightness and soreness by removing lactic acid, opening up the blood vessels and promoting the flow of endorphins. LPGA Sports Medicine Director Caroline Nichols and former President of the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Dr. James Andrews recommend hydrotherapeutic activity for athletes at every level. Nichols says that hot tubs especially help with recovery since jets focus on overused muscle and joint regions, while Andrews supports hydrotherapy as a good tool for improved circulation, sensory impulses and stiff joints. Whether you’re looking to alleviate stress, feel healthier or simply spend more time with your loved ones, you’d be amazed at how as little as 10 minutes in a hot tub can help you relax and put everything in perspective. There are hot tubs for every type of user, regardless of whether it’s just you or it’s the entire gang piling in, looking for some much-needed relief after a long day.
Modernity on University (sneak peek)
Modernity on University (sneak peek)
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
Inspiration for a small modern backyard patio in Houston with a water feature and decking.
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
Inspiration for a large modern backyard patio in Kansas City with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Terrace
Modern Terrace
RobleRoble
Roble exotic wood decking from bangkirai wood
Photo of a modern backyard patio in Other with decking and no cover.
Backyard Renovations | Patio Renovations and Decking
Backyard Renovations | Patio Renovations and Decking
LUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INCLUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INC
Design ideas for a small modern backyard patio in Los Angeles with a container garden, decking and a gazebo/cabana.
Phantom Screens Design Gallery
Phantom Screens Design Gallery
Phantom Screens of Central FloridaPhantom Screens of Central Florida
This is an example of a large modern backyard patio in Orlando with an outdoor kitchen, decking and no cover.
Modern Napa
Modern Napa
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
A bright and spacious floor plan mixed with custom woodwork, artisan lighting, and natural stone accent walls offers a warm and inviting yet incredibly modern design. The organic elements merge well with the undeniably beautiful scenery, creating a cohesive interior design from the inside out. Four metal lounge chairs surround the large outdoor firepit. Designed by Design Directives, LLC., based in Scottsdale, Arizona and serving throughout Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Sedona. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/modern-napa/
Patio Awnings & Shades
Patio Awnings & Shades
Texas Sun & ShadeTexas Sun & Shade
Exterior solar shades and awning systems are the most efficient solution to protect your windows and patio areas from the sun's damaging heat and UV rays. Blocking up to 99% of UV, motorized retractable shading systems allow you to block the sun and heat or reverse the strategy to allow in natural light and heat as desired.
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard patio in Los Angeles with decking and no cover.
Modern Outdoor space
Modern Outdoor space
The Couture Haus Interior DesignThe Couture Haus Interior Design
This modern outdoor area brings our client's aesthetic outdoors. Colorful, vibrant and functional this is the perfect space to entertain and unwind after the day. Julie Shuey Photography
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Studio H2OStudio H2O
Amy J Smith
Mid-sized modern backyard patio in Los Angeles with a container garden, decking and a roof extension.
FullView Linear
FullView Linear
Mendota HearthMendota Hearth
The FullView Modern Linear takes one of Mendota Hearth's number one fireplaces and makes it Linear!
Large modern backyard patio in Cedar Rapids with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Koi pond
Koi pond
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight.
Rooftop Residence
Rooftop Residence
Lightscape, Inc.Lightscape, Inc.
A nighttime outdoor living space is created by using recessed LED lighting set on a dimmer.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard patio in Chicago with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.

Modern Patio Design Ideas with Decking

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