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Midcentury White Patio Ideas and Designs

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Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Mid-century Modern Now
Mid-century Modern Now
Robert Leeper LandscapesRobert Leeper Landscapes
Ed Lehmann
Inspiration for a retro patio in Austin.
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
Desert Springs Courtyard
Desert Springs Courtyard
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Design ideas for a retro patio in Phoenix.
Grapevine Casita/ADU Addition with Outdoor Living Area
Grapevine Casita/ADU Addition with Outdoor Living Area
Shields Residential Inc.Shields Residential Inc.
Design ideas for a midcentury patio in Other.
Hidden Desert South
Hidden Desert South
H3K DesignH3K Design
Palm Springs house remodel by H3K Design. Photo by Patrick Ketchum
Photo of a midcentury courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
Somerset AssociatesSomerset Associates
Outdoor furniture was sourced from Restoration Hardware. mid century landscape design
Photo of a medium sized retro patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and decking.
American River Drive Residence
American River Drive Residence
Benning Construction IncBenning Construction Inc
Photo of a retro back patio in Sacramento with a roof extension and a bar area.
Springvale at Throsby
Springvale at Throsby
McDonald Jones HomesMcDonald Jones Homes
Summer entertaining space on the Alfresco.
Medium sized retro back patio in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Houzz Tour: A Labor of Modern Love in Costa Mesa
Houzz Tour: A Labor of Modern Love in Costa Mesa
Tara BussemaTara Bussema
photo by Tara Bussema © 2012 Houzz Landscape architect Andy De Young of Omni Design Concrete experts: Robertson's http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5537828/list/My-Houzz--An-Orange-County-Ranch-Gets-Into-the-Swing-of-Things
Arguedas House
Arguedas House
Seibert Architects PASeibert Architects PA
Photo of a midcentury patio in Tampa.
Mid-Century Concrete Patio - Racine
Mid-Century Concrete Patio - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Runnels in the concrete function to drain water out of the patio area but also add a subtle inlay detail. Here the runnel is filled with both beach pebbles and dry-laid bluestone. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Divine Residence
Divine Residence
SP Design Studio, Inc.SP Design Studio, Inc.
Design ideas for a retro patio in Other.
Mid-Century Modern Re-Creation
Mid-Century Modern Re-Creation
Stephanie LaVigne | Photography + ArtworkStephanie LaVigne | Photography + Artwork
Stephanie LaVigne Villeneuve
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Modern Backyard Oasis
Modern Backyard Oasis
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This backyard oasis and its stunning furnishings add so much luxe to this exterior space
Design ideas for a large midcentury patio in Phoenix.
Cast Stone Columns and Roof Replacement
Cast Stone Columns and Roof Replacement
SilverSun LandscapesSilverSun Landscapes
Timothy Reed
Large midcentury back patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Grapevine Casita/ADU Addition with Outdoor Living Area
Grapevine Casita/ADU Addition with Outdoor Living Area
Shields Residential Inc.Shields Residential Inc.
Photo of a retro patio in Other.
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.
MyHouzz: Photography Sets Tone in Palm Springs Mid-Century
MyHouzz: Photography Sets Tone in Palm Springs Mid-Century
STRUKTR Studios PhotographySTRUKTR Studios Photography
Photo: Marni Epstein-Mervis © 2018 Houzz
Design ideas for a midcentury patio in Other.
MID CENTURY MODERN - TAMPA, FL
MID CENTURY MODERN - TAMPA, FL
Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.
Charming Mid Century Modern with a Palm Springs Vibe ~Interiors by Debra Ackerbloom ~Architectural Design by Tommy Lamb ~Architectural Photography by Bill Horne

Midcentury White 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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