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mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a gathering space at the courtyard welcomes guests with the warmth of wood paired with contrasting brick and wide vertical siding
Design ideas for a small midcentury side patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
1960's Home Gets Pool
1960's Home Gets Pool
HOMEpossibleHOMEpossible
Relaxing poolside seating
Medium sized midcentury back patio in Houston with a fire feature, tiled flooring and an awning.
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.
Back Yard remodeling in San Gabriel
Back Yard remodeling in San Gabriel
Morrison ConstructionMorrison Construction
back yard remodeling including malibu turf and Angelo pavers.
Large retro back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Traub - Long Beach, CA
Traub - Long Beach, CA
Jeannette ArchitectsJeannette Architects
Design ideas for a retro back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Wexler House
The Wexler House
Kirkwood CollectionKirkwood Collection
Alex Kirkwood
Medium sized midcentury back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Fire Pits | Wheaton
Fire Pits | Wheaton
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Medium sized retro back patio in Chicago with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Rooftop Lounge with Fire Feature
Rooftop Lounge with Fire Feature
Firegear OutdoorsFiregear Outdoors
We can help you make the most of your small outdoor living space in the city. Simply adding a Firegear Outdoors Fire feature is the perfect fit to take your rooftop to the next level.
Parian Ridge
Parian Ridge
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
Barry Hill Major Renovation
Barry Hill Major Renovation
Alair Homes EdmontonAlair Homes Edmonton
This major renovation included an addition, adding 230 square feet with a large new great room, and tied the home together by evening out the floor level in a sunken living room and office. The main floor space was updated with new finishes and all new windows and doors, including a totally remodeled kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom.
Appian Way
Appian Way
Builder BoyBuilder Boy
This backyard patio installation holds a wide range of new commodities for this family. A custom fireplace next to a custom built BBQ are the centers of attention in this vast outdoor pace. The details of this area include stone finishes and a tremendous patio cover.
Pablo Bay Modern Tropical Garden
Pablo Bay Modern Tropical Garden
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
Introducing our Pablo Bay Modern Tropical garden ??? Lush plantings and mid-century inspired living spaces come together seamlessly to create a sophisticated yet laid back outdoor tropical oasis.
Parkmead Drive
Parkmead Drive
Studio CollabStudio Collab
Mid-century modern residential renovation for a Palm Springs vacation rental home. Intended for short term rental use with gorgeous patio space with mountain views. Includes full pool, sunken spa, lounge space with metal trellis and fire pit area.
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Design ideas for a midcentury patio in Boston with a fire feature and concrete paving.
After - back patio
After - back patio
Tutti Flora landscape designTutti Flora landscape design
photo - T. Balak
This is an example of a large retro back patio in Other with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Concrete Pond and Fountain
Concrete Pond and Fountain
California Eco Design, Inc.California Eco Design, Inc.
The courtyard merges a seating area with a wrap around deck. The deck maximizes space without causing harm to an enormous Japanese yew tree.
Design ideas for a retro back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA
Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Photo of an expansive midcentury back patio in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Small Luxurious Patio at Norte Dame Ct in Sewickley in 2017
Small Luxurious Patio at Norte Dame Ct in Sewickley in 2017
Jon's Landscaping Design & Build, LLC.Jon's Landscaping Design & Build, LLC.
Before Photo
Design ideas for a small retro back patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Parkmead Drive
Parkmead Drive
Studio CollabStudio Collab
Mid-century modern residential renovation for a Palm Springs vacation rental home. Intended for short term rental use with gorgeous patio space with mountain views. Includes fire pit area and full landscape design.
Modern Mid-Century Renovation
Modern Mid-Century Renovation
AJM Landscape Design StudioAJM Landscape Design Studio
Warm wood tones in a cozy patio
Midcentury back patio with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.

Midcentury Patio with a Fire Feature 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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