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Midcentury Patio with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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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.
Mid Century III - Side yard patio
Mid Century III - Side yard patio
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Mountain View Modern Butterfly Roof Addition, accented with horizontal stained Redwood Siding Photography: Mark Pinkerton VI360
Medium sized midcentury side patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Entry Patio
Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Entry Patio
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Thompson Naylor; Landscape: everGREEN Landscape Architects; Photography: Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury courtyard patio in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and no cover.
Mid-Century Ranch Reinvented
Mid-Century Ranch Reinvented
Knaak Design GroupKnaak Design Group
Design and Built and additional patio complete with automatic insect screen, modern pool, spa, landscaping and outdoor kitchen.
This is an example of a large midcentury back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
South End Townhouse
South End Townhouse
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in Boston with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Dining | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
Outdoor Dining | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
Sit back and relax in the outdoor dining area with built in pergola overlooking the pool.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
Joshua Curry Photography, Rick Ricozzi Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro back patio in Wilmington with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Spitzer Residence
Spitzer Residence
Linton ArchitectsLinton Architects
Lissa Gotwals
Midcentury back patio in Raleigh with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Infusion
Infusion
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Photo of a large retro back patio in San Diego with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Front Entry with Small Patio
Front Entry with Small Patio
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
Large grasses flank the entry walk. A small patio for outdoor seating is partially concealed with a boxwood hedge.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro front patio in Detroit with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Braeswood Place Project
Braeswood Place Project
Anthony Charles InteriorsAnthony Charles Interiors
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Houston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
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.
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.
El Cerrito Mid Century Modern Deck Patio
El Cerrito Mid Century Modern Deck Patio
Leigh DesignsLeigh Designs
Photo of a large midcentury back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Freestanding Pergola
Freestanding Pergola
ShadeWorks, Inc.ShadeWorks, Inc.
This freestanding pergola is the ultimate finish to this outdoor kitchen. Secluded in the privacy of their own backyard, these homeowners have themselves a secret oasis.
Flagstone Patio with Custom Garden Beds
Flagstone Patio with Custom Garden Beds
Ecology ArtisansEcology Artisans
Redwood garden bed with drip irrigation system installed. Beds are 20" deep providing sufficient uncompacted growing space for veggies. Flagstone patio replaced a soggy, patchwork grass area.
Seward Park Mid-Century Remodel
Seward Park Mid-Century Remodel
Lambright Design GroupLambright Design Group
Paul Gjording
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back patio in Seattle with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
White Dates
White Dates
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Dan Ryan Studio
Inspiration for a midcentury front patio in Phoenix with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Perry Street Rancher
Perry Street Rancher
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Large midcentury back patio in Austin with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Midcentury Patio with Natural Stone Paving 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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