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Midcentury Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Fireplace - After
Backyard Fireplace - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Large retro back patio in Austin with a fire feature, decking and no cover.
Pipe Dream
Pipe Dream
Change of Seasons - Gary KernickChange of Seasons - Gary Kernick
This is an example of a medium sized retro back patio in Sacramento with a fire feature.
Saratoga
Saratoga
HWH Home and GardenHWH Home and Garden
Belagard Pavers - Catalina Grana Toscana and Aspen border.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Laramie Residence
Laramie Residence
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Laramie Residence - Exterior view of fire pit and screened porch Ross Van Pelt Photography
Medium sized retro back patio in Cincinnati with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Hawthorne Hills Listing - Mid Century Modern
Hawthorne Hills Listing - Mid Century Modern
Riddell Williams Real EstateRiddell Williams Real Estate
Retro back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Audio Video Concepts & Design, Inc.Audio Video Concepts & Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a midcentury courtyard patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, a roof extension and concrete paving.
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Riverdell Construction, Inc.Riverdell Construction, Inc.
Jesse Smith
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Portland with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Teserra OutdoorsTeserra Outdoors
Design ideas for a retro back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Mid-Century Pool Build
Mid-Century Pool Build
Blue Stone ConstructionBlue Stone Construction
Design ideas for a large midcentury back patio in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
1960's Home Gets Pool
1960's Home Gets Pool
HOMEpossibleHOMEpossible
Outdoor fireplace
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back patio in Houston with a fire feature, tiled flooring and an awning.
Outdoor Dining | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
Outdoor Dining | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
The backyard features an outdoor dining area covered by a wood pergola, a pool accompanied by a jacuzzi, and an outdoor fire pit makes a perfect gathering place, where friends and family can kick back and cozy up
Latimer Road Project
Latimer Road Project
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
Campion Walker designed and built the pool as an inner courtyard and intimate transition from inside to outside living for a dynamic young family. Peaceful pathways shaded by native oaks, sequoias and soft, elegant drought tolerant plants accent the cool, crisp lines of home and poolside.
3 Palms - Covered Patio
3 Palms - Covered Patio
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Midcentury Modern Indoor-Outdoor Living with Covered Patio off of kitchen.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro side patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.
The Wexler House
The Wexler House
Kirkwood CollectionKirkwood Collection
Alex Kirkwood
Photo of a medium sized retro back patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete paving and a gazebo.
Westshire Patio
Westshire Patio
M3LDM3LD
Photographer: Kirsten Hepburn
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Master Suite Addition
Master Suite Addition
Brian Terranova Construction LLCBrian Terranova Construction LLC
This master bedroom addition: provides a much needed master bedroom, provides privacy for the patio area, and perfectly matches the unique architecture of this Midcentury home.
Sanctuary Series 1 Fire Table color Slate
Sanctuary Series 1 Fire Table color Slate
Firegear OutdoorsFiregear Outdoors
Our Sanctuary Series are available in 5 color options to fit your space best. Our series include Sanctuary series 1: Outdoor Fire Table - ships as Natural Gas or Liquid Propane. Dimensions: 56'W X 16' H X 38' D Sanctuary Series 2: Fire Bowl - Ships as Natural Gas or Liquid Propane. Dimensions: 38 3/4' D X 18' H Sanctuary Series 3: Fire Bowl - Ships as Natural Gas or Liquid Propane. Dimensions: 30' D X 14 1/4'H X Constructed of incredibly strong, weather resistant, long lasting Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete. BUILT IN THE U.S.A. Weather Cover Included. Propane Tank Holder sold separate. *We cannot guarantee that the color you see accurately portrays the true color of the product.
McNeil Manor
McNeil Manor
jasonstrodl [adapture]jasonstrodl [adapture]
Design ideas for a large midcentury back patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition
Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition
Environment ArchitectsEnvironment Architects
Photo of a large midcentury side patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.

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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