Paul Robinson
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional patio in Other.

SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Golden Beach, Florida, USA Overlooking the canal in Golden Beach 96 GB was designed around a 27 foot triple height space that would be the heart of this home. With an emphasis on the natural scenery, the interior architecture of the house opens up towards the water and fills the space with natural light and greenery.

Photo Andrew Wuttke
Large contemporary backyard patio in Melbourne with tile and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with a gazebo/cabana.

Hand-crafted using traditional joinery techniques, this outdoor kitchen is made from hard-wearing Iroko wood and finished with stainless steel hardware ensuring the longevity of this Markham cabinetry. With a classic contemporary design that suits the modern, manicured style of the country garden, this outdoor kitchen has the balance of simplicity, scale and proportion that H|M is known for. Using an L-shape configuration set within a custom designed permanent timber gazebo, this outdoor kitchen is cleverly zoned to include all of the key spaces required in an indoor kitchen for food prep, grilling and clearing away. On the right-hand side of the kitchen is the cooking run featuring the mighty 107cm Wolf outdoor gas grill. Already internationally established as an industrial heavyweight in the luxury range cooker market, Wolf have taken outdoor cooking to the next level with this behemoth of a barbeque. Designed and built to stand the test of time and exponentially more accurate than a standard barbeque, the Wolf outdoor gas grill also comes with a sear zone and infrared rotisserie spit as standard. To assist with food prep, positioned underneath the counter to the left of the Wolf outdoor grill is a pull-out bin with separate compartments for food waste and recycling. Additional storage to the right is utilised for storing the LPG gas canister ensuring the overall look and feel of the outdoor kitchen is free from clutter and from a practical point of view, protected from the elements. Just like the indoor kitchen, the key to a successful outdoor kitchen design is the zoning of the space – think about all the usual things like food prep, cooking and clearing away and make provision for those activities accordingly. In terms of the actual positioning of the kitchen think about the sun and where it is during the afternoons and early evening which will be the time this outdoor kitchen is most in use. A timber gazebo will provide shelter from the direct sunlight and protection from the elements during the winter months. Stone flooring that can withstand a few spills here and there is essential, and always incorporate a seating area than can be scaled up or down according to your entertaining needs. Photo Credit - Paul Craig

This is an example of a contemporary backyard patio in London with no cover.

Gary Quigg Photography
Design ideas for a traditional backyard patio in Belfast with natural stone pavers and no cover.

Large transitional backyard patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and a roof extension.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard patio in Other with a roof extension and decking.

Brandon Barre
This is an example of a contemporary deck in Toronto with no cover.

Photography: Derek Swalwell
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck in Melbourne with a pergola.

Photo Credit: Erin Weaver / Desired Photo
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard patio in Houston with a roof extension.

Stacy Thomas
Photo of a contemporary patio in Vancouver with a roof extension.

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary deck in Dallas with a pergola.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in New York with natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.

This fabulous Piney Point Remodel was designed by JMC Designs and built by Collinas design and Construction.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean balcony in Houston with no cover.

French doors were placed at the rear of Great Room to allow access to the Back Porch and skylights were placed in the roof of the Back Porch to bring in more daylight. An outdoor stone fireplace was added in one corner of the back porch. During construction the owners decided to eliminate the screens and open the Back Porch and extend the blue stone flooring out onto a large patio in order to create a broader outdoor living space. The patio is curved along the back edge with a low stone wall which separates it from a planting bed with a curved walkway made from chips of blue slate.

David Papazian
Design ideas for a mediterranean patio in Portland.