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Midcentury Courtyard Patio Ideas and Designs

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Eichler Home in Fairmeadows, Southern California
Eichler Home in Fairmeadows, Southern California
Better Living SoCalBetter Living SoCal
Outdoor atrium space designed by the illustrious tram of Jones and Emmons and built in 1960 by Joseph Eichler, this is the best-sorted 1584 model to come up for sale in years and it may be years before another like it is available.
The Christopher Kennedy Compound
The Christopher Kennedy Compound
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
Medium sized retro courtyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and no cover.
Home Staging - Sunnyvale, California Eichler
Home Staging - Sunnyvale, California Eichler
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
This was a Home Staging project at an Eichler in Sunnyvale. Our partner, No. 1 Staging created this little gem, and it flew off the shelf :-) Joseph Leopold Eichler was a 20th-century post-war American real estate developer known for developing distinctive residential subdivisions of Mid-century modern style tract housing in California.
Like living in the 70s
Like living in the 70s
Steffen Welsch ArchitectsSteffen Welsch Architects
New internal courtyard that allows light to flood into the home. Photograph by Rhiannon Slatter
This is an example of a retro courtyard patio in Melbourne with concrete paving.
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Inspiration for a retro courtyard patio in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and no cover.
Park Oak
Park Oak
Bonura Building Inc.Bonura Building Inc.
This is an example of a large retro courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Walnut Creek Eichler Remodel
Walnut Creek Eichler Remodel
Destination Eichler, LLCDestination Eichler, LLC
Photo of a retro courtyard patio in San Francisco.
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Riverdell Construction, Inc.Riverdell Construction, Inc.
Jesse Smith
Photo of a medium sized retro courtyard patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Costa Mesa 2017
Costa Mesa 2017
xeristyle | exterior | designxeristyle | exterior | design
Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
This is an example of a midcentury courtyard patio in Orange County with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Audio Video Concepts & Design, Inc.Audio Video Concepts & Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a midcentury courtyard patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, a roof extension and concrete paving.
Cedarhurst Residence
Cedarhurst Residence
Hodgson Design AssociatesHodgson Design Associates
Martin Tessler Photography
Photo of a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Vancouver with no cover and natural stone paving.
Dorrigo Home
Dorrigo Home
palaestrapalaestra
A re-modelling of a daggy project home within a beautiful established garden. The lifted roof provides access to the sun & vista across a green valley. Utilisation of 200mm SIP roofing gives high insulation & big cantilever spans.
Athanas Project
Athanas Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Photos by Tracie Newey
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
St-John's Rehab Hospital
St-John's Rehab Hospital
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Very romantic Cedar arbour with seating bench terminate the views where the paths cross from East to West. A trellis on the back of the arbour is now full with Climbing Hydrangea vines. Stone curbing adds a raised bed appeal the the planting beds seen on the left here.
Comfortable stone tiled steps down a steep slope with stone and steel walls
Comfortable stone tiled steps down a steep slope with stone and steel walls
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Corten steel walls above large Sonoma field stone boulder walls dramatically showcase the more formal stone veneered stairs
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Archdall
Archdall
Dorrington Atcheson ArchitectsDorrington Atcheson Architects
Emma-Jane Hetherington
This is an example of a retro courtyard patio in Auckland with concrete slabs and no cover.
Beaumaris Garden
Beaumaris Garden
Genus Landscape ArchitectsGenus Landscape Architects
This weatherboard home was being given a facelift and our client wanted a minimal and modernist style garden to reflect the feel of the home. A large garage was removed from the rear garden which provided opportunity to create new outdoor spaces such as a paved entertaining area and a new stretch of lawn. Existing garden beds were given new life with plant species selected to provide a range of textures, colours and scent. The random slate paving is a standout feature of this garden and the attention to detail by landscaper Oliver Stone has truly brought our design to life.
Outdoor Kitchen and Matching Bar
Outdoor Kitchen and Matching Bar
Family LeisureFamily Leisure
Russ Greene
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Indianapolis.
Home Staging - Sunnyvale, California Eichler
Home Staging - Sunnyvale, California Eichler
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
This was a Home Staging project at an Eichler in Sunnyvale. Our partner, No. 1 Staging created this little gem, and it flew off the shelf :-) Joseph Leopold Eichler was a 20th-century post-war American real estate developer known for developing distinctive residential subdivisions of Mid-century modern style tract housing in California.
Contemporary Transitional
Contemporary Transitional
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury courtyard patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a gazebo.

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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