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Midcentury Black Patio Ideas and Designs

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Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Private space for two adjacent to the study features a bluestone patio, bluestone walls and subtle lighting accents. More low-profile plantings with a specimen Japanese maple further enhance the Mid Century Modern theme.
Backyard Living on Felbrigg
Backyard Living on Felbrigg
Elite ConcreteElite Concrete
An award winning backyard project that includes a two tone Limestone Finish patio, stepping stone pathways and basement walkout steps with cantilevered reveals.
Parian Ridge
Parian Ridge
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Medium sized midcentury back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
Ballard Patio Oasis
Ballard Patio Oasis
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Design ideas for a small retro back patio in Seattle with concrete paving and no cover.
River Renovation
River Renovation
Springhetti Luxury Outdoor SpacesSpringhetti Luxury Outdoor Spaces
Photo of a medium sized retro back patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and concrete paving.
Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Home - Updated
Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Home - Updated
Stillo Construction Ltd.Stillo Construction Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back patio in Toronto with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
F. John LaBarba ConstructionF. John LaBarba Construction
F. John
This is an example of a medium sized retro courtyard patio in Other with tiled flooring and no cover.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Created a multi-level outdoor living space to match the mid-century modern style of the home with upper deck and lower patio. Porcelain pavers create a clean pattern to offset the modern furniture, which is neutral in color and simple in shape to balance with the bold-colored accents.
Mid-Century Post and Beam
Mid-Century Post and Beam
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back patio in Los Angeles with stamped concrete.
Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch, CO
Colorado Pergola and ShadeColorado Pergola and Shade
This is an example of a retro patio in Denver.
Hammett
Hammett
Oivanki PhotographyOivanki Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in New Orleans with gravel and a pergola.
Beacon Hill Mid Century Modern
Beacon Hill Mid Century Modern
Firecracker, LLCFirecracker, LLC
Corrugated metal and cedar backyard privacy fence. Photo by Naomi Goodman
Photo of a midcentury back patio in Seattle.
ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE
ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE
SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORSSYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS
Potted plants in modern planters
Design ideas for a midcentury patio in Orange County.
Ocean View Home
Ocean View Home
Stratos FormStratos Form
Design ideas for a retro patio in Orange County.
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Design ideas for a midcentury patio in Boston with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Concrete hearth floating bench
Concrete hearth floating bench
Walls n EffectsWalls n Effects
Concrete hearth floating bench
Inspiration for a midcentury side patio in Orange County.
Woods Cove
Woods Cove
UserUser
Design ideas for a midcentury patio in Orange County.
Clara Lane
Clara Lane
ERIN KYLE designERIN KYLE design
Inspiration for a midcentury patio in Other.
Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary
Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area; built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen; and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping-pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the backyard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.
MAST HILL MID CENTURY
MAST HILL MID CENTURY
Momo Interior DesignMomo Interior Design
This is an example of a retro patio in Boston with concrete paving.

Midcentury Black Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your midcentury patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your midcentury patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your midcentury patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my midcentury patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various midcentury patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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