Urban style outdoor areas combine modern aesthetics with functionality, making them perfect for compact spaces like city patios, balconies, or rooftops.
This style incorporates materials such as metal, concrete, and sustainable wood, typically in neutral tones like black, grey, or beige, accented by occasional pops of colour. The result is a minimalist yet chic design with a distinctive industrial edge.
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture that embodies an urban style often combines wood and metal elements. Tables with wooden tops and metal legs exude a raw, industrial vibe, ideal for creating a bold, contemporary space.
Pairing these tables with metal chairs or benches featuring wooden tops and metal legs enhances the edgy aesthetic and adds a cohesive, urban touch.
To soften the dominance of grey metal tones, consider incorporating colourful metal chairs. These colourful accents introduce pops of colour, helping to add visual interest without overpowering the overall design.
Lighting
For a raw, industrial vibe, using string lights with bare bulbs in neutral tones like black or grey is a great option. These lights can be draped around outdoor shelters to seamlessly blend the metal and wood furniture with the urban style.
Pathway and ground lighting enhance functionality and ambiance. Minimalist bollard lighting in metal or concrete can help guide guests towards different areas. Discreet in-ground LED spots are another modern option for highlighting pathways, walls, or landscaping, creating a welcoming and well-lit environment.
To complete the look, consider portable lanterns in matte-finished metal or clear glass. These versatile pieces can be moved around and placed on tables, offering both functional lighting and a stylish urban aesthetic.
Heating
Ensuring guests stay warm is essential for a comfortable outdoor space.
Free-standing patio heaters are a stylish option, featuring sleek metal designs that help convey a modern and industrial elegance. Pyramid gas heaters with flame tubes are another popular choice for venues seeking an urban aesthetic as they combine then clean lines, striking aesthetic, and polished metal finish needed to achieve the urban look.
For a more space-saving, clutter free solution, consider electric wall-mounted patio heaters. With their black aluminium casing and metal safety guard, these heaters blend well with industrial and minimalist design.
Planters and Plants
Planters and plants are often overlooked when designing an urban outdoor space, but they can significantly enhance the overall ambiance if chosen carefully.
Grey planters are an excellent choice for an urban look, as they mimic the appearance of concrete while being made of fiberglass. This material makes them easy to move while maintaining the industrial, modern aesthetic that is essential to urban style.
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