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Midcentury Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Mid-Century Vibe Backyard - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Backyard - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Pollinators enjoying 'Summer Beauty' allium. Westhauser Photography
Medium sized midcentury back patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
Palm Springs Modern
Palm Springs Modern
montycollinsmontycollins
Scott Van Dyke
This is an example of a midcentury patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Teserra OutdoorsTeserra Outdoors
Design ideas for a retro patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Riverdell Construction, Inc.Riverdell Construction, Inc.
Jesse Smith
Photo of a medium sized retro back patio in Portland with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Sunrise-Sunset House-architecture design
Sunrise-Sunset House-architecture design
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
This is an example of a large retro back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Campton Residence
Campton Residence
Colectivo CreativeColectivo Creative
Dorian Quiroga
Midcentury back patio in Austin with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Saratoga
Saratoga
HWH Home and GardenHWH Home and Garden
Belagard Pavers - Catalina Grana Toscana and Aspen border.
Medium sized retro back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
built-in concrete fire pit with seating overlooks a new pool and expanded outdoor living area
This is an example of a small midcentury back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition
Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition
Environment ArchitectsEnvironment Architects
Design ideas for a large midcentury side patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Backyard Deck - After
Backyard Deck - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Design ideas for a large midcentury back patio in Austin with a fire feature, decking and an awning.
Holley House - Berkeley Hills
Holley House - Berkeley Hills
u unlimited incu unlimited inc
Architect YamaMar Design Photo by Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a midcentury courtyard patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Sliding glass doors offer multiple routes to patio
Sliding glass doors offer multiple routes to patio
MI Windows and DoorsMI Windows and Doors
This courtyard patio with a built-in fireplace is surrounded by MI Windows and Doors' aluminum sliding glass doors which seamlessly blend this outdoor living space to the interior without losing energy efficiency.
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.
McNeil Manor
McNeil Manor
jasonstrodl [adapture]jasonstrodl [adapture]
Large retro back patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Carmelo and Thirteenth
Carmelo and Thirteenth
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
This is an example of a medium sized retro back patio in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Olema Road
Olema Road
Foley BuiltFoley Built
Photo of a retro patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
Napa Winery
Napa Winery
Banner Day InteriorsBanner Day Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive retro back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Residential Rooftop - Davis
Residential Rooftop - Davis
Your Own Unique DecorYour Own Unique Decor
Rooftop Patio After Hanging / Swivel Fireplace with Cube Seating.
Design ideas for a small midcentury patio in Los Angeles with no cover and a fire feature.
Westshire Patio
Westshire Patio
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Photographer: Kirsten Hepburn
Inspiration for a large retro back patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Midcentury Modern Design
Midcentury Modern Design
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
For this project, the Blu 60 mm slabs in beige cream were used in this backyard to create a polished look. This space was designed with a full outdoor kitchen, a seating area, a lounging area, two fire pits and a pool with water fountains to enjoy fun and casual gatherings.

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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