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Midcentury Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Woodinville Pivot Site Design
Woodinville Pivot Site Design
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photography by Meghan Montgomery
Photo of a small retro front patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a sitting area outside the front entry provides for gathering spaces alongside the private courtyard pool
Photo of a small midcentury front patio in Orange County with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Prairie Front Patio - New Berlin
Modern Prairie Front Patio - New Berlin
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The new front sitting area is the perfect spot to view the garden. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro front patio in Milwaukee with concrete slabs and no cover.
Perry Street Rancher
Perry Street Rancher
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.
3 Palms - New Firepit Patio
3 Palms - New Firepit Patio
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Midcentury Modern - Fireplace Patio Expansion into front yard
Inspiration for a large retro front patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
F. John LaBarba ConstructionF. John LaBarba Construction
F. John
Photo of a medium sized retro front patio in San Francisco with concrete slabs and no cover.
55 Gem
55 Gem
Shields Residential Inc.Shields Residential Inc.
Photo of a medium sized retro front patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a pergola.
French Doors | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
French Doors | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
The front of the house maintains it's original 1949 California traditional yet modern look of stacked stone walls with wood siding, along with the addition of new french doors leading to the living room.
ellwood exteriors
ellwood exteriors
Erin Ellwood DesignErin Ellwood Design
Medium sized midcentury front patio in Los Angeles with stamped concrete and no cover.
Venice Beach - Beach Shack
Venice Beach - Beach Shack
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Inspiration for a retro front patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and no cover.
Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Courtyard Landscape Remodel
Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Courtyard Landscape Remodel
Designs by PatriceDesigns by Patrice
Palm Springs beautifully shaded large, secluded concrete paver patio with custom firepit, fountain, and BBQ island. With 2 large field-grown Museum Palo Verde trees for shade. This project completely redesigned the entire property (inside and out, with kitchen and 3 bathrooms) and reconfigured the front yard with a huge new courtyard space.
White Dates
White Dates
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Dan Ryan Studio
This is an example of a midcentury front patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Garden Sunroom With Trompe-l'oeil Painting Walls & Trellis Over Mirror
Garden Sunroom With Trompe-l'oeil Painting Walls & Trellis Over Mirror
Dreamworks RemodelingDreamworks Remodeling
This beautiful sunroom design we created invites you right in to sit down and relax. We valuted the interior ceiling to allow for the chandalier to be recessed, added the trellis on the mirrors, installed 3/8 inch brick pavers, the Trompe-l'oeil painting make you feel like your still outside, we removed a 6 foot window and installed a 12 foot door with sidelights that crank out to allow for a cross breez, we sawcut the patio and installed a partioning wall in old Mexican bricks, we installed the fauntain with autofill for the water. On the other walls behind the interior trellis we faux painted the walls with a rubbed look. This absolutely gorgeous room is bringing the outside in and asking you to sit down and relax!
Midcentury Modern on a Ravine
Midcentury Modern on a Ravine
makeArchitecture CompanymakeArchitecture Company
Exterior space with Living Room Sliding Doors
Inspiration for a large midcentury front patio in Chicago with a living wall and concrete paving.
Lovely split-level driveway and entryway.
Lovely split-level driveway and entryway.
Beall's Nursery & LandscapingBeall's Nursery & Landscaping
mid-century home updated with paver driveway, steps and path.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front patio in Other with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Lovely split-level driveway and entryway.
Lovely split-level driveway and entryway.
Beall's Nursery & LandscapingBeall's Nursery & Landscaping
mid-century home updated with paver driveway, steps and path.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front patio in Other with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Gooseberry Hill
Gooseberry Hill
Westmade HomesWestmade Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized retro front patio in Perth with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
White Dates
White Dates
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Dan Ryan Studio
Inspiration for a retro front patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor oasis in Kohimarama
Outdoor oasis in Kohimarama
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Outdoor kitchen under a louvre
Medium sized retro front patio in Auckland with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Modern Lanscaping
Modern Lanscaping
Lynchburg Landscapes, Inc.Lynchburg Landscapes, Inc.
Mid-century inspired concrete pavers create a beautiful outdoor patio for this 1960's home.
Photo of a retro front patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.

Midcentury Front 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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