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Midcentury Patio with a Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
A concrete patio with a modern planter box compliments this modern home. A rounded concrete coping defines the flower bed, while concrete retaining walls and steps soften the overall look. Ultra-Low surface roughness concrete is sandblasted with dark glass beads to achieve the patina finish.
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 courtyard home / laguna niguel
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a fire pit provides for gathering space off the courtyard pool and just outside the primary bedroom
Inspiration for a small midcentury courtyard patio in Orange County with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
Modern patio with fireplace
Modern patio with fireplace
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Atlanta with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Stratford Hills
Stratford Hills
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Inspiration for a medium sized retro side patio in Austin with a fireplace and a pergola.
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Design ideas for a medium sized retro side patio in Los Angeles with a fireplace, concrete slabs and no cover.
We add Fire, Water and Light!
We add Fire, Water and Light!
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Parks Creative/Brian Parks
Medium sized midcentury back patio in Seattle with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Midcentury modern
Midcentury modern
Scott Basile PhotographyScott Basile Photography
©Scott Basile Photography
This is an example of a retro patio in San Diego with natural stone paving, no cover and a fireplace.
Mid Century Zen
Mid Century Zen
Lori Gentile Interior DesignLori Gentile Interior Design
This Zen Garden is a play on textures and shapes all combined to create harmony and peace. The quiet color palette adds to the ease and restfulness making this space a comfortable space to recharge or casually entertain.
Alamo ADU
Alamo ADU
NanaWallNanaWall
This is an example of a midcentury back patio in San Francisco with a fireplace and a pergola.
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back patio in San Francisco with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Seventies house
Seventies house
D&K Interiors - Interieur SudD&K Interiors - Interieur Sud
wearebuff.com, Frederic Baillod
Retro patio in Nice with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Grand Designs Melbourne
Grand Designs Melbourne
Atkinson PontifexAtkinson Pontifex
Grand Designs Melbourne
Design ideas for a retro patio in Melbourne with a fireplace.
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.
Hillside MCM Residence
Hillside MCM Residence
Studio Bergtraun AIAStudio Bergtraun AIA
Treve Johnson
Photo of a large retro back patio in San Francisco with no cover, a fireplace and concrete paving.
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Design ideas for a large midcentury back patio in Other with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Large retro back patio in Other with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Amin House
Amin House
Nakhshab Development and DesignNakhshab Development and Design
This is an example of a midcentury patio in San Diego with a fireplace, tiled flooring and no cover.
Firepits & Fireplaces
Firepits & Fireplaces
Urban Gardens, Inc.Urban Gardens, Inc.
This is an example of a midcentury back patio in Denver with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Stratford Hills
Stratford Hills
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury side patio in Austin with a fireplace and a pergola.

Midcentury Patio with a Fireplace 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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