SUNDEK Products USA Inc. in Grand Prairie, TX
A modern concrete patio style is the perfect complement for a contemporary home, and is often designed to meld with the home’s interior decor to create a seamless transition separated only by large expanses of glass.
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MODERN CONCRETE PATIO FINISHES
Popular decorative finishes for a modern concrete patio include:
- Steel troweled – a smooth surface, with little texture
- Exposed aggregate – small pieces of rock within the concrete are revealed
- Rock salt finish – a speckled pattern with subtle texture
- Seamless stamping – stone-like texture, but without a joint pattern
- Spray texture coatings – applied as a splatter coat or knockdown finish
Modern Concrete Outdoors
Download this style palette to discover how concrete with geometrical patterns and smooth finishes can be used outdoors to achieve a modern look.
Modern Style Guide (PDF)
COMMON DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS
- Angular shapes and smooth, untextured surfaces.
- Large tile or checkerboard patterns, as opposed to the more rustic look of stamped stone.
- Simple color schemes favoring white or charcoal-gray tones, sometimes enhanced by bolder accent colors.
MODERN PATIO IDEAS
- Keep embellishments to a minimum. Modern concrete patios should convey a clean, uncluttered, refined look.
- Instead of using multicolored, earth-toned schemes that blend in with the landscape, use one or two contrasting colors to add more drama. Don’t be afraid to use unconventional color accents, such as bold blues or greens.
- Enhance the contemporary look by using modern outdoor furnishings. Fire pits and large concrete planters in simple geometric shapes also work well with this motif.
- Rather than installing a single patio slab, consider installing a number of large square or rectangular concrete slabs separated by narrow strips of grass or stone. This contemporary take on stepping stones is a popular look for modern patio designs.
