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Midcentury Patio with Tiled Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Quimby
Quimby
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Mick Hales
Retro patio in New York with a pergola and tiled flooring.
Westwood Rooftop Living Space
Westwood Rooftop Living Space
SunCoast Pedestal Pavers LLCSunCoast Pedestal Pavers LLC
Design ideas for a large retro patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring.
Dimick Patio
Dimick Patio
KM BuildersKM Builders
A beautiful patio conversion with an exterior kitchen. We removed the walls of the original closed-in patio to create an open space.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Villa Vicin' 'O Mare
Villa Vicin' 'O Mare
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Whole house remodel of a classic Mid-Century style beach bungalow into a modern beach villa. Architect: Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Palm Springs
Palm Springs
reimagined habitatreimagined habitat
Design ideas for a small retro courtyard patio in Canberra - Queanbeyan with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Eichler Renovation
Eichler Renovation
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back patio in San Francisco with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Stunning Mid-Century Remodel
Stunning Mid-Century Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
The living room and kitchen are the hub of the home and have an amazing connection to the patio and backyard. Open accordion doors create a seamless transition between indoors and out.
The Pasinetti House
The Pasinetti House
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
Side patio and built-in barbecue of Pasinetti House, Beverly Hills 2008. Sliders by Fleetwood. Ecotech Italian porcelain terrazzo floor tiles courtesy of Walker Zanger. Photograph by Tim Braseth.
Skylights
Skylights
Distinctive DaylightingDistinctive Daylighting
Photo of a medium sized retro patio in San Francisco with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Design ideas for a retro courtyard patio in San Francisco with tiled flooring and no cover.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Photo of a large midcentury back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
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.
Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation
Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation
Herron Horton Architects, Inc.Herron Horton Architects, Inc.
covered patio area off living room
Inspiration for a large retro back patio in Little Rock with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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.
Eichler Renovation
Eichler Renovation
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back patio in San Francisco with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Montecito
Montecito
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Midcentury courtyard patio in Phoenix with tiled flooring and no cover.
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.
Malibu Crest
Malibu Crest
Studio BracketStudio Bracket
Photo of a large retro back patio in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Multi-Generational
Multi-Generational
BKD InteriorsBKD Interiors
Design ideas for a retro back patio in Houston with tiled flooring, a pergola and a bbq area.
Gentleman's Quarters - Oakland Hills Modern
Gentleman's Quarters - Oakland Hills Modern
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Outdoor patio: Rug by Dash and Albert Photo by Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and back patio. (Visit www.lmbinteriors.com to view the complete portfolio of images.) While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.

Midcentury Patio with Tiled Flooring 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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