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Indoor-Outdoor Family Oasis in Costa Mesa
Indoor-Outdoor Family Oasis in Costa Mesa
Craig O'Connell ArchitectureCraig O'Connell Architecture
Design ideas for a midcentury patio in Orange County.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Photo of a large retro side patio in San Diego with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Covered Patio, Midwest Simplicity
Covered Patio, Midwest Simplicity
Videre DecorVidere Decor
With bright outdoor upholstery fabrics, this patio on the golf course was inviting and fun. A pop of color on the exterior doors that fully opened into the interior made indoor/outdoor living a breeze.
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Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Photo of a midcentury patio in Los Angeles with a pergola and fencing.
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.
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.
Indoor-Outdoor Eichler
Indoor-Outdoor Eichler
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
This Eichler home was strategically expanded and reconfigured to strengthen the connection between interior and exterior spaces while also adding a more spacious primary suite, formalized entry space, and an expanded bedroom and hallway bathroom. The entry sequence is now defined by custom storage, a large glass wall at the light-filled atrium, and a mid-century-inspired geometric screen. The sense of connection between indoor and outdoor spaces is heightened by a large, multi-panel sliding door system spanning the full width of the main living spaces. The outdated kitchen was relocated adjacent to the new door system, flowing into a spacious great room overlooking new landscaping. Indoor/outdoor floor tile extends the living spaces out onto patios at the atrium and rear yard to further fade the boundary between this Eichler’s interior and exterior. Klopf Architecture project team: John Klopf, Ethan Taylor, and Fernanda Bernardes Structural engineer: BASE Design Interior Designer: Lucile Glessner Landscape Designer: Bonnie Brock Landscape Design General Contrator: Starburst Construction Photography: © 2022 by Mariko Reed Completion year: 2021
Lake Ridge View // Midcentury Modern
Lake Ridge View // Midcentury Modern
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Design ideas for a midcentury back patio in Austin with a roof extension.
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.
Mid-Mod Oasis in the City
Mid-Mod Oasis in the City
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
This is an example of a retro back patio in Denver with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bar area.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Sitting area at end of swimming pool outside primary suite Landscape design by Meg Rushing Coffee Photo by Dan Arnold
Medium sized retro back patio in Los Angeles with gravel and no cover.
Mid-Century Concrete Patio - Racine
Mid-Century Concrete Patio - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The new patio extends slightly further into the backyard which created more room for dining and lounging. It continues the wedge-shaped theme of the front walk. Beach pebble runnels break up the space visually. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Photo of a large retro back patio in Other with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Mid-Century Post and Beam
Mid-Century Post and Beam
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Los Angeles with stamped concrete.
Home 616
Home 616
Sierra Pacific WindowsSierra Pacific Windows
Michelle Drewes Media
Expansive retro back patio in Sacramento.
Green Hills House
Green Hills House
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
Photo of a midcentury back patio in Portland with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and no cover.
Tour Modernist Icon Albert Frey's "Hidden" Home in Palm Springs
Tour Modernist Icon Albert Frey's "Hidden" Home in Palm Springs
STRUKTR Studios PhotographySTRUKTR Studios Photography
Photo: Marni Epstein-Mervis © 2018 Houzz
Photo of a retro patio in Other.
Mid-Century River House
Mid-Century River House
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
Outdoor Kitchen and Living Space
Photo of a retro back patio in New Orleans.
Myrtle Mid-Century Residence
Myrtle Mid-Century Residence
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
David Papazian
Photo of a midcentury patio in Portland.

Midcentury 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.
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Spacious rear yard is closely coupled to the house with generous outdoor living spaces, fireplace, and sliding glass doors that disappear into wall pockets.
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