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Midcentury Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Montclair: California Modern Love
Montclair: California Modern Love
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Marcell Puzsar Bright Room SF
Inspiration for a midcentury courtyard patio in San Francisco with a water feature and no cover.
A place to sit in the sun
A place to sit in the sun
UserUser
Apartment in an Arts and Crafts House overlooking the River Dart in South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling, Jan Cadle
This is an example of a large midcentury back patio in Devon with a water feature.
Cedarhurst Residence
Cedarhurst Residence
Hodgson Design AssociatesHodgson Design Associates
Martin Tessler Photography
Medium sized retro back patio in Vancouver with concrete slabs, a water feature and no cover.
Residential Gardens
Residential Gardens
Blu Design GroupBlu Design Group
This is an example of a retro patio in Denver with a water feature.
Berry Road
Berry Road
Brent Swift DesignBrent Swift Design
Tim Hursley
Medium sized midcentury side patio in Oklahoma City with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Design ideas for a large midcentury side patio in Santa Barbara with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Melrose Chandelier - Mid Century
Melrose Chandelier - Mid Century
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
Outdoor pendant-style chandelier, Laura Lee Designs
Photo of a large midcentury courtyard patio in Albuquerque with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Santa Cruz "Why Limit Happy To Only An Hour"
Santa Cruz "Why Limit Happy To Only An Hour"
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Kelly Peak Photography
Photo of a large retro side patio in Phoenix with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Modern patio with fireplace
Modern patio with fireplace
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Medium sized midcentury back patio in Atlanta with a pergola, a water feature and gravel.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Rear yard from lawn corner with detached pergola at deck with hot tub. Fountain at left. Windows were inspired by Japanese shoji screens and industrial loft window systems. Horizontal alignments of all window muntin bars were fully coordinated throughout. Photo by Clark Dugger
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.
King's Point - Patio (Night)
King's Point - Patio (Night)
H3K DesignH3K Design
Patrick Ketchum Photography
Inspiration for a retro back patio in Los Angeles with a water feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
studio city G house
studio city G house
Gathrid designGathrid design
A. Q. Jones mid-century steel post and beam home restored and expanded by GATHRID design. Evening view of pool with fountain, framed by exposed steel post and beam structure.
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Photo of a large retro back patio in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
built in grill
built in grill
J&A Stone WorkJ&A Stone Work
Small midcentury back patio in Raleigh with no cover, a water feature and concrete paving.
Modern Colonial Makeover
Modern Colonial Makeover
Spring Creek DesignSpring Creek Design
Medium sized midcentury back patio in Philadelphia with decking, no cover and a water feature.
A place to sit in the sun
A place to sit in the sun
UserUser
Apartment in an Arts and Crafts House overlooking the River Dart in South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling, Jan Cadle
Large retro back patio in Devon with a water feature.
Mid terrace entry courtyard with amazing sunset views
Mid terrace entry courtyard with amazing sunset views
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Mid terrace front entry courtyard. Includes Ipe wood & steel benches and a tall olive jar water feature. Above the concrete seat wall is an Ipe wood arbor with steel posts. Stairs in foreground provide access to the front door and also further define this courtyard. The house, benches, seat wall and stairs all work together to give this space a comfortable intimate feel. Apple espaliers and large citrus pots work well with the modern farmhouse architecture. Poured in place concrete pavers add a light, less developed feel. Courtyard seating is ideally situated for the enjoyment of sweeping sunset views.
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.
Port Melbourne Beach House
Port Melbourne Beach House
Alexander Pollock InteriorsAlexander Pollock Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized retro back patio in Melbourne with a water feature, tiled flooring and an awning.

Midcentury Patio with a Water 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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