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Midcentury Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Patio Railing
Patio Railing
Allison ArchitectureAllison Architecture
This custom steel railing is one of a kind and built to last into the next century. A custom Allison architecture design fabricated by Ally Construction.
Exterior / Garden
Exterior / Garden
Tharp StudiosTharp Studios
Photo : Jeffrey Kilmer
Design ideas for a retro courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Santa Barbara House
Santa Barbara House
Kathryn Leeson-Kight KDLK Interior Design ConsultationKathryn Leeson-Kight KDLK Interior Design Consultation
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Other with natural stone paving.
South End Townhouse
South End Townhouse
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Medium sized retro courtyard patio in Boston with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Melrose Chandelier - Mid Century
Melrose Chandelier - Mid Century
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
Pendant-style Chandelier lighting, Laura Lee Designs
Photo of a large midcentury courtyard patio in Albuquerque with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Venice Island Reno-Main House
Venice Island Reno-Main House
Adi ChoquetteAdi Choquette
Prion Photography, Venice, FL
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Tampa with natural stone paving.
Muirlands | La Jolla
Muirlands | La Jolla
The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real EstateThe Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real Estate
Cameron Acker
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in San Diego with brick paving and no cover.
Wurster House Addition & Renovation
Wurster House Addition & Renovation
Jennifer Weiss ArchitectureJennifer Weiss Architecture
Photo of a midcentury courtyard patio in San Francisco.
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it! Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we! Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt
Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Entry Patio
Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Entry Patio
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Thompson Naylor; Landscape: everGREEN Landscape Architects; Photography: Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury courtyard patio in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and no cover.
South End Townhouse
South End Townhouse
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in Boston with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Modern Asian Eichler
Modern Asian Eichler
Monarch Gardens, Inc.Monarch Gardens, Inc.
This is an example of a retro courtyard patio in San Francisco with an awning.
Hammett
Hammett
Oivanki PhotographyOivanki Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in New Orleans with gravel and a pergola.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Black door and window frames offer a dramatic contrast to the stucco exterior.
Small midcentury courtyard patio in San Francisco with tiled flooring.
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Shear ConstructionShear Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in Orange County with concrete slabs.
Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Modern
Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Holley House - Berkeley Hills
Holley House - Berkeley Hills
u unlimited incu unlimited inc
Architect YamaMar Design Photo by Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a midcentury courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Sliding glass doors offer multiple routes to patio
Sliding glass doors offer multiple routes to patio
MI Windows and DoorsMI Windows and Doors
This courtyard patio with a built-in fireplace is surrounded by MI Windows and Doors' aluminum sliding glass doors which seamlessly blend this outdoor living space to the interior without losing energy efficiency.
Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture

Photo of a retro courtyard patio in San Francisco with no cover.
Houzz Tour: A Labor of Modern Love in Costa Mesa
Houzz Tour: A Labor of Modern Love in Costa Mesa
Tara BussemaTara Bussema
photo by Tara Bussema © 2012 Houzz Landscape architect Andy De Young of Omni Design Concrete experts: Robertson's http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5537828/list/My-Houzz--An-Orange-County-Ranch-Gets-Into-the-Swing-of-Things

Midcentury Courtyard 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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