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Midcentury Red Patio Ideas and Designs

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Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Design ideas for a midcentury patio in Boston with a fire feature and concrete paving.
MAST HILL MID CENTURY
MAST HILL MID CENTURY
Momo Interior DesignMomo Interior Design
Inspiration for a midcentury patio in Boston with concrete paving.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Inspiration for a large midcentury side patio in San Diego with concrete slabs, a pergola and fencing.
Rock Meadows Backyard
Rock Meadows Backyard
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Our client wanted a simple fireplace area that was tucked away yet still accessible. We created this separate space by using Japanese Maples, small shrubs and perennials. The brick around the fireplace echoed the house's traditional style and tied the whole space together.
Summer 2016
Summer 2016
Grandin RoadGrandin Road
"Retro's nostalgic style is a design lover's dream that inspires a return to a time when the front porch was the place where you kept up with friends and neighbors." —Grandin Road Editors Glide your way back in time, in mid-century inspired fashion: our Retro Squares outdoor furniture offers classic, vintage charm paired with modern-day comfort and smooth-gliding and springing action. Each glider, spring chair and side table is crafted from quality, heavy-gauge steel with a bright powdercoat finish. So go ahead—select your favorite pieces, colors and cushions and soon you'll be gliding or swaying away on the porch or patio, catching up with friends and neighbors in unforgettable comfort and style.
Galena Usonian
Galena Usonian
Genesis Architecture, LLC.Genesis Architecture, LLC.
Ken Dahlin
Photo of a retro patio in Chicago.
Gilbert Property 2019
Gilbert Property 2019
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Underdeck Outdoor Living Space, Ambient Landscape Lighting, Concrete Paver Hardscaping, 2 Modern Firepits, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Cook Station, Waterfall Water Feature, View Patio over waterfall, Exterior design, Outdoor TV, Stone Seat Wall View Nook, Water feature with sheer descent spouts, Stone/boulder stairway, Hardscape View Patio, Photos: Bill Burk
Designer's Den
Designer's Den
Savio & Rupa Interior Concepts (Bangalore)Savio & Rupa Interior Concepts (Bangalore)
Retro patio in Bengaluru.
Patios
Patios
Concrete ColorscapesConcrete Colorscapes
Multiple colors separated by saw cuts.
Large retro patio in Wichita.
・八ヶ岳が一望できる週末住宅｜蓼科高原の家
・八ヶ岳が一望できる週末住宅｜蓼科高原の家
中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所
大開口を開け放つと内と外の空気がつながります。 床板をレッドシダーで統一させ、内と外の連続感を演出します。
Medium sized retro courtyard patio in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Serving up Style 2014
Serving up Style 2014
zenbox designzenbox design
galley bar of custom teardrop camper (designed and built by zenbox design)
Inspiration for a small midcentury patio in Portland with concrete paving and a pergola.
Endeavor 2 - Vacation rentals
Endeavor 2 - Vacation rentals
Staged 2 SellStaged 2 Sell
Design ideas for a retro patio in Los Angeles.
MAST HILL MID CENTURY
MAST HILL MID CENTURY
Momo Interior DesignMomo Interior Design
Midcentury patio in Boston with concrete paving.

Midcentury Red Patio 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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