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Midcentury Green 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
Landscape design by Bob Hursthouse and Josh Griffin.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back patio in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Mid-Century Landscape - Bayside, WI
Mid-Century Landscape - Bayside, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Variegated carex act as a groundcover in the circular bed off the patio. A serviceberry tree anchors the bed and is uplit at night. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Modernist Courtyard
Modernist Courtyard
terraneo landscape designterraneo landscape design
Looking back towards the interior of the terrace we can see how the overall design works with the clients exisitng furnishings and style.
This is an example of a small midcentury courtyard patio in Sydney with natural stone paving and no cover.
Hendersen Home
Hendersen Home
Genesis Architecture, LLC.Genesis Architecture, LLC.
Inspiration for a large midcentury back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Utah Mid-Century Modern Patio Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Brentwood - Sullivan Canyon
Brentwood - Sullivan Canyon
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Susan Jay
This is an example of a medium sized retro back patio in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Oakland Hillside Hideaway
Oakland Hillside Hideaway
studio M MERGEstudio M MERGE
Photo of a midcentury back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving and a pergola.
Klea Avenue, Clapham
Klea Avenue, Clapham
50 Degrees North Architects50 Degrees North Architects
Overview Side extension to a Victorian house with internal reorganisation throughout. The Brief Open plan with a very contemporary interior and a new approach to living space for a cosmopolitan couple. Our Solution Having worked with this client previously, we knew that the brief would be for a contemporary space with an open plan layout and materials on show wherever possible. We set about working in built-in storage joinery items, a back to front arrangement at ground floor and a glamorous master suite. The ground floor was dug out a little and the now ubiquitous Crittall glazing added (before it was everywhere!). We placed the dining space to the front, a double console kitchen in the centre of the plan and the living space off the yard garden. Quite an urban approach – but this is Clapham. Using materials as the interior finish always works well, some great touches from the client to finish the space meant this is a scheme that we often refer to.
Olema Road
Olema Road
Foley BuiltFoley Built
Photo of a retro patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
Inside-out Living
Inside-out Living
Fogpatch LandscapesFogpatch Landscapes
Redwood deck with spa and built-in bench
This is an example of a small retro back patio in San Francisco with decking.
Finally Tucson - Exterior
Finally Tucson - Exterior
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
This is an example of a retro patio in Phoenix.
Mid-Century Modern Patio--Lake Forest
Mid-Century Modern Patio--Lake Forest
Apple LandscapingApple Landscaping
Mid-century modern patio area and retaining walls
Photo of a medium sized retro patio in Chicago.
Hillside Hideaway (after)
Hillside Hideaway (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
Chartreuse-colored foliage brightens the patio space and lush moss creates a velvety carpet underfoot. 2021
This is an example of a small midcentury side patio in Seattle with concrete slabs.
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
White finishes create the perfect backdrop for Mid-century furnishings in the whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home
Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home
Alexander Gorlin ArchitectsAlexander Gorlin Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs.
Repenser une pièce de vie avec extension
Repenser une pièce de vie avec extension
Flore Huguet IntérieursFlore Huguet Intérieurs
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Bordeaux with natural stone paving.
Architect's Mid-Century Landscape
Architect's Mid-Century Landscape
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Enlarged view patio with softened dark fencing, colorful planting, pot fountain, and umbrella table for dining. Landscaped for all season enjoyment.
Outdoor Room
Outdoor Room
Tami Smight InteriorsTami Smight Interiors
You would be surprised how we can turn a small patio into an outdoor living room. The umbrella becomes the roof of the room, the area rug anchors the seating, and the privacy wall is functional and architecturally appealing.
Claircrest Drive
Claircrest Drive
Sabine's Interior Design, Inc.Sabine's Interior Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a small midcentury side patio in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and no cover.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Rear yard from lawn corner with detached pergola at deck with hot tub. Fountain at left. Windows were inspired by Japanese shoji screens and industrial loft window systems. Horizontal alignments of all window muntin bars were fully coordinated throughout. Photo by Clark Dugger

Midcentury Green 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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