Modern
Monolithic courtyard with a linear fire feature
Modern courtyard patio with broad saw-cut concrete panels and a low linear fire feature.
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50 concrete patio ideas for real U.S. backyards
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50 ideas
Modern
Warm concrete and cedar privacy wall
Compact modern patio with a cedar privacy wall, concrete slab, bench, and planting.
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Split-level patio for a gentle slope
Split-level backyard patio with broad concrete terraces and uniform connecting steps.
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Small urban patio with a gravel planting strip
Tight urban patio with a light concrete slab, gravel planting strip, seating, and a slim shade frame.
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Concrete patio with an integrated planter bench
Modern patio with a concrete planter bench, evergreen planting, and outdoor dining.
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Board-formed retaining edge
Modern patio on a mild grade with a low concrete retaining edge and native planting.
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Minimal patio with shade sail anchors
Minimal concrete patio with steel shade-sail posts, dining furniture, and planting.
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Concrete paver insets
Modern patio with flush charcoal paver insets, sofa seating, and perimeter planting.
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Ashlar slate stamped patio
Stamped concrete patio with an ashlar slate pattern, dining set, and garden edge.
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Weathered wood plank stamped patio
Stamped concrete patio with a weathered wood plank pattern, pergola, sofa, and fire bowl.
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Roman slate patio with curved border
Roman slate stamped concrete patio with a curved darker border, dining set, and garden planting.
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Stamped flagstone patio with pergola
Stamped concrete patio under a freestanding cedar pergola with dining and flowering planting.
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Stamped patio with inlaid compass motif
Stamped concrete patio with a subtle compass-style inlay, circular seating zone, and curved wall.
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Stamped courtyard for a ranch home
Stamped concrete courtyard patio beside a ranch home with a small dining setting and shrubs.
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Stamped patio with a smooth apron
Stamped concrete patio with a smooth apron near the house and a clean transition to the stamped field.
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Stamped patio with a low seat wall
Stamped concrete patio with a curved seat wall, compact fire feature, and lounge furniture.
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Central fire-pit conversation patio
Concrete conversation patio with a central gas fire pit, four lounge chairs, and low planting.
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Outdoor dining patio with pizza oven zone
Concrete patio with freestanding pergola dining and a compact masonry pizza oven zone.
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Outdoor movie patio with projection wall
Concrete patio arranged for movie nights with a blank projection wall, lounge seating, and path lighting.
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Entertaining patio with grill island
Concrete entertainment patio with a compact grill island, dining table, and lawn transition.
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L-shaped patio for dining and lounging
Concrete patio separating dining and lounge zones with a planted inside corner.
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Sunken conversation zone
Large concrete patio with a shallow sunken conversation zone, built-in seating, and slot drains.
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Covered patio with ceiling fan
Covered concrete patio with a ceiling fan, dining table, and a planted backyard beyond.
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Patio beside a bocce court
Concrete patio beside a narrow bocce court with dining and planted buffers.
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Patio with a beverage counter
Concrete patio with a built-in beverage counter, dining zone, and a small lounge corner.
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Townhouse courtyard patio
Compact townhouse courtyard patio with a simple slab, dining for four, and vertical planting.
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Tiny patio with diagonal joint layout
Small concrete patio with diagonal control joints, two lounge chairs, and a privacy fence.
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Small patio with a curved planting nook
Small concrete patio with a curved planting nook, bistro seating, and grasses.
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Side-yard patio retreat
Narrow side-yard concrete patio retreat with two lounge chairs, screening plants, and a gravel border.
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Compact patio with corner bench
Compact concrete patio with an L-shaped bench, round fire table, and planted perimeter.
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Small patio with herb planters
Small concrete patio with compact dining and raised herb planters along a fence.
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Budget-friendly patio with gravel border
Budget-friendly concrete patio with a gravel border, portable chairs, and low-maintenance planting.
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Architectural outdoor kitchen patio
Concrete patio with an outdoor kitchen island, pergola dining, and modern planting.
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Concrete terrace with framed garden view
Concrete terrace with lounge seating and a framed garden view.
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Sunken fire lounge and pool planting
Concrete patio with a shallow sunken fire lounge, broad steps, and structured planting.
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Reflecting water feature patio
Concrete patio with a narrow reflecting water feature, lounge seating, and layered planting.
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Indoor-outdoor great room patio
Large concrete patio extending from a sliding-door great room to covered dining and lounge zones.
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Sculptural fireplace-wall patio
Concrete patio centered on a sculptural fireplace wall with lounge seating and uplighting.
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Dining terrace with retractable canopy
Concrete patio with a retractable canopy, long table, and planted edge.
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Garden-room pergola patio
Concrete patio beneath a timber and steel pergola with integrated lighting and mature planting.
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Modern patio with art wall
Modern patio with a textured art wall, lounge seating, and a long planter.
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Modern pool deck with large panels
Modern poolside concrete patio with large deck panels, lounge chairs, and simple grasses.
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Exposed aggregate pool patio
Exposed aggregate concrete pool patio with lounge seating and drought-tolerant planting.
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Desert-modern pool patio
Desert-modern concrete pool patio with warm-toned decking, cacti, and shaded lounge seating.
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Pool patio with raised daybed
Poolside concrete patio with an integrated daybed platform, simple pool, and privacy planting.
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Family pool patio with shaded dining
Family poolside concrete patio with a shaded dining zone, lounge chairs, and planted edge.
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Compact plunge-pool courtyard
Compact concrete courtyard around a small plunge pool with modern seating and a privacy wall.
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Pool patio with outdoor shower wall
Poolside concrete patio with an outdoor shower wall, linear drain, and nearby pool deck.
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Pool terrace with fire bowls
Concrete pool terrace with low fire bowls, lounge chairs, and subtle architectural lighting.
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Coastal pale-concrete pool patio
Coastal-style pool patio with pale concrete decking, woven lounge chairs, and relaxed planting.
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