Evening in Istanbul is a richly textured exploration of materiality and individuality, celebrating curved elements, colour, and collaboration. Inherently inspired by the architectural legacy of Morocco and Turkey, the home embraces key forms such as arched thresholds and organic lines, softening transitions and imbedding character. A muted base materiality serves as a foundation for bold accents elements - artworks, ceramics, and objects – layering personality throughout. Moving beyond the conventional white box, the residence celebrates curves, colour, and texture, shaped by a design-impassioned client and their own vision for a home that would feel both eclectic, yet authentic to them. Tactile surfaces - from plaster finishes to custom joinery - intensify the sensory experience. Natural light and ventilation both animate the interior throughout the day, while skylights and large openings foster an intentionally effortless connection between inside and out. Cross-ventilation naturally tempers each of the spaces, while a sculptural staircase ties the levels together, echoing the arched motifs and blending traditional artisanal detailing amongst more contemporary gestures. As an eclectic haven, the home balances both unconventional living and a timeless liveability. The result is a dynamic and creative retreat - a reflection of the owners' own vision and passion for design.

Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in London with a fire feature and no cover.

Photographer: Chris Warnes Stylist: Stephanie Powell
Inspiration for a tropical backyard patio in Sydney with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and no cover.

Large format porcelain tiles for external use including steps and risers
This is an example of an expansive contemporary backyard patio in London with no cover, a fire feature and tile.

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Sussex with brick pavers and a fire feature.

Photos by Jessie Ann
Inspiration for a country backyard patio in Sydney with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.

Daniel Lewin
Inspiration for a tropical patio in Brisbane with a fire feature.

Brigid Arnott - photographer
Contemporary patio in Central Coast with a fire feature.

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.

Ein gemütlicher Hinterhofgarten mit detaillierter Lichtplanung, Loungeecke und Pergola in einem modernen Innenhof.
Contemporary patio in Hamburg with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

David Butler
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio in London with a fire feature, tile and no cover.

pleached hedge, garden mirror, garden beds,
Photo of a contemporary patio in Perth with a fire feature.

Contemporary patio in London with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Victoria Lee, The Moment Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Cheshire with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

The pool level, with its entertaining terrace and visually significant fireplace and chimney, acts as a podium to the house, facing north to capture the sun. By connecting directly to the large living area the indoor and outdoor spaces become one. Photography Earl Carter

Adrian Lambert / Acorn Photos
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Perth with a fire feature and a pergola.

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard patio in Wiltshire with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Simon Callaghan Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Sussex with natural stone pavers and a fire feature.

A corner section of the garden- designed to be viewed from the house and the pool area
Mid-sized backyard patio in Sydney with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and an awning.