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Midcentury Patio with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Elegant Home
Elegant Home
LDB HOMES LLCLDB HOMES LLC
Side Patio with Solid Wood construction.
Inspiration for a small retro side patio in Seattle with an awning.
Eichler Home in Fairmeadows, Southern California
Eichler Home in Fairmeadows, Southern California
Better Living SoCalBetter Living SoCal
Outdoor atrium space designed by the illustrious tram of Jones and Emmons and built in 1960 by Joseph Eichler, this is the best-sorted 1584 model to come up for sale in years and it may be years before another like it is available.
Blinds
Blinds
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Phoenix with stamped concrete and an awning.
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Retro patio in Other with an awning.
Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition
Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition
Environment ArchitectsEnvironment Architects
This is an example of a large midcentury side patio in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Sherman Oaks Family Friendly Modern
Sherman Oaks Family Friendly Modern
Hive HomeHive Home
Outdoor dining: table and bench from Eco Outdoor, Chairs from Kingsley Bate, with easy care drought tolerant plants, mid century style planters from CB2 photo by Amy Bartlam
Mid Century Modern Fireplace
Mid Century Modern Fireplace
Hendricks ConstructionHendricks Construction
Design ideas for a large midcentury back patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.
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.
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.
French Doors | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
French Doors | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
The front of the house maintains it's original 1949 California traditional yet modern look of stacked stone walls with wood siding, along with the addition of new french doors leading to the living room.
中庭
中庭
misawa home gunmamisawa home gunma
This is an example of a large midcentury courtyard patio in Other with a water feature, tiled flooring and an awning.
The Jerry Lewis House
The Jerry Lewis House
Moderne BuildersModerne Builders
Kelly Peak
Design ideas for a large retro back patio in Other with concrete paving, an awning and an outdoor kitchen.
Exterior / Garden
Exterior / Garden
Tharp StudiosTharp Studios
Photo : Jeffrey Kilmer
Design ideas for a retro courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Melrose Chandelier - Mid Century
Melrose Chandelier - Mid Century
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
Pendant-style Chandelier lighting, Laura Lee Designs
Photo of a large midcentury courtyard patio in Albuquerque with a water feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Mid-Century Modern Re-Creation
Mid-Century Modern Re-Creation
Stephanie LaVigne | Photography + ArtworkStephanie LaVigne | Photography + Artwork
Stephanie LaVigne Villeneuve
Medium sized midcentury back patio in Miami with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and an awning.
Cedarhurst Residence
Cedarhurst Residence
Hodgson Design AssociatesHodgson Design Associates
Martin Tessler Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro back patio in Vancouver with a water feature, an awning and concrete slabs.
Modern Asian Eichler
Modern Asian Eichler
Monarch Gardens, Inc.Monarch Gardens, Inc.
This is an example of a retro courtyard patio in San Francisco with an awning.
Calgary Lakeview Mid-Century Modern
Calgary Lakeview Mid-Century Modern
Alec Williams ConstructionAlec Williams Construction
Homeowners with an eclectic 1960s bungalow in Lakeview came to us wanting to retain the original charm of the home’s brick walls and cedar beams. But they needed a modern update to bring in light and make the bungalow right for them into their retirement years.
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.

Midcentury Patio with an Awning 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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