Patio

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This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.

Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.

Photography: Michael Biondo
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard patio in New York with concrete slab and no cover.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard patio in Seattle with concrete slab and a pergola.

Marion Brenner
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with concrete slab and a gazebo/cabana.

Photo of a large country backyard patio in Phoenix with concrete slab and no cover.

Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Photo of a beach style patio in New York with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.

Photo of a large contemporary backyard patio in Sydney with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.

Inspiration for a modern patio in San Francisco with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Mediterranean patio in Angers with a container garden, concrete slab and an awning.

small space backyard for entertainment and play
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slab and an awning.

Kay Chance Photography
Inspiration for a large country backyard patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a pergola.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard patio in St Louis with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.

Tuscan Custom Home in East Bay. Courtyard. Photos by Maria Zichil
Mid-sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Denver with a fire feature, concrete slab and a pergola.

We live in a beautiful region where we are surrounded by blue skies, lush vegetation, and tropical breezes. However, with all this natural beauty comes bugs… and lots of them. Why not surround yourself with the beauty of the Lowcountry without having to deal with those pesky bugs and slithering intruders. Consider adding a screen room or screened enclosure to your home so you can enjoy your yard all year long!

Nick Berger
Expansive transitional backyard patio in Phoenix with concrete slab, no cover and an outdoor kitchen.

Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around.