Looking to take your patio to the next level? Thoughtful design elements such as sculptural overhead structures, interesting seating, unusual paving patterns and striking lighting can transform an ordinary patio into something memorable. Read on to see how architects, designers and builders have added creative features to give each of the following patios its own character.
1. Staggered Approach
The offset lengths of the reclaimed granite pieces that form this patio in Newton, Massachusetts, take the design from expected to unexpected. Landscape architect Michael D’Angelo describes the design as “a patio eroding into the adjacent landscape.” The staggered pieces add a sense of freshness and movement that plays off the more traditional elements of the design.
2. Curve Appeal
A curved roofline provides plenty of shade while still keeping things open and airy at this patio in North Austin, Texas. The unusual design, including the stained tongue-and-groove millwork from Studio QL, which matches the ceilings in the home’s interior, feels right for the midcentury modern house.