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Tour Modernist Icon Albert Frey's "Hidden" Home in Palm Springs
Tour Modernist Icon Albert Frey's "Hidden" Home in Palm Springs
STRUKTR Studios PhotographySTRUKTR Studios Photography
Photo: Marni Epstein-Mervis © 2018 Houzz
Tunbridge Wells Garden
Tunbridge Wells Garden
Karen McClure Garden Design LtdKaren McClure Garden Design Ltd
Mid-Century Patio Makeover - Waukesha
Mid-Century Patio Makeover - Waukesha
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Brick were specially cut to add detail to the corners of the soldier course inlay. Westhauser Photography
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Klea Avenue, Clapham
Klea Avenue, Clapham
50 Degrees North Architects50 Degrees North Architects
Overview Side extension to a Victorian house with internal reorganisation throughout. The Brief Open plan with a very contemporary interior and a new approach to living space for a cosmopolitan couple. Our Solution Having worked with this client previously, we knew that the brief would be for a contemporary space with an open plan layout and materials on show wherever possible. We set about working in built-in storage joinery items, a back to front arrangement at ground floor and a glamorous master suite. The ground floor was dug out a little and the now ubiquitous Crittall glazing added (before it was everywhere!). We placed the dining space to the front, a double console kitchen in the centre of the plan and the living space off the yard garden. Quite an urban approach – but this is Clapham. Using materials as the interior finish always works well, some great touches from the client to finish the space meant this is a scheme that we often refer to.
Olema Road
Olema Road
Foley BuiltFoley Built
Rural Mid-Century Modern
Rural Mid-Century Modern
Kimberley BryanKimberley Bryan
Photo Credit: Kimberley Bryan © 2013 Houzz
Finally Tucson - Exterior
Finally Tucson - Exterior
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Thunderbird 8
Thunderbird 8
Jill Lewis ArchitectureJill Lewis Architecture
The goal for this mid-century home was to exploit the best features of the property, taking advantage of views, the dramatic light, the potential for an incredible indoor-outdoor experience and the mid-century bones of the house. When we first visited the property, I was struck by the potential for a beautiful mountain view that was currently cut off by a low ceiling height in the main living area. Raising the roof of the main living area became the largest gesture in our scope of work. The former chopped-up side entry and tiny kitchen were combined to make a long, generous kitchen and built-in banquette. The original rhombus-shaped pool was kept, restored and lined with Ann Sacks tiles. In the center of the action, we conceived a large floating desk surface suspended from a black metal screen to define the space and allow filtered light and views to pass between. The clients were drawn to clean lines, pared-down details and highly disciplined palettes of white, grey and matte black. We generally opted for deep, muted colors balanced with crisp white, adding textures to create patterns with the shifting daylight throughout the house. This soothing collection of finishes playing with light and shadow would achieve a peaceful and elegant home that would stand the test of time and honor the landscape of the surrounding area. ​ Photography: Douglas Friedman
Hidden Hills
Hidden Hills
North DesignNorth Design
Inside-out Living
Inside-out Living
Fogpatch LandscapesFogpatch Landscapes
Redwood deck with spa and built-in bench
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a sitting area outside the front entry provides for gathering spaces alongside the private courtyard pool
Parkmead Drive
Parkmead Drive
Studio CollabStudio Collab
Mid-century modern residential renovation for a Palm Springs vacation rental home. Intended for short term rental use with gorgeous patio space with mountain views. Includes full pool, sunken spa, lounge space with metal trellis and fire pit area.
Pablo Bay Modern Tropical Garden
Pablo Bay Modern Tropical Garden
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
Introducing our Pablo Bay Modern Tropical garden ??? Lush plantings and mid-century inspired living spaces come together seamlessly to create a sophisticated yet laid back outdoor tropical oasis.
Revitalised Retro Victorian Home
Revitalised Retro Victorian Home
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
Modern garden oasis.
Mid-Century Modern Patio--Lake Forest
Mid-Century Modern Patio--Lake Forest
Apple LandscapingApple Landscaping
Mid-century modern patio area and retaining walls
Mid-Century Modern Patio--Lake Forest
Mid-Century Modern Patio--Lake Forest
Apple LandscapingApple Landscaping
Mid-century modern patio area and retaining walls
Cape Saint Claire Partial Renovation
Cape Saint Claire Partial Renovation
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
The owners of this Annapolis home were looking to renovate a few main rooms throughout the house. In order to bring their vision into fruition, our team removed and reconstructed walls and installed new beams on the first floor to create an open concept living space. Now a built-in breakfast nook and remodeled kitchen with tons of natural light looks out to a swimming pool and patio designed for outdoor entertainment. Our team moved the laundry room from the first floor to the second floor and updated all bathrooms throughout the house.
Mid-Century Modern Concrete Patio - Bayside, WI
Mid-Century Modern Concrete Patio - Bayside, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
With the angles of the home as our inspiration, we designed a patio space defined by two overlapping trapezoids with a curved outer edge. Separating the two main spaces is a cut out bed for tall ornamental grasses. The line of grasses also helps to screen the hot tub from the main section of the patio and the master bedroom on the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Modern patio with fireplace
Modern patio with fireplace
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company

Midcentury 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.
Hillside Hideaway (after)
Hillside Hideaway (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
Chartreuse-colored foliage brightens the patio space and lush moss creates a velvety carpet underfoot. 2021
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