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Midcentury Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
Somerset AssociatesSomerset Associates
This "courtyard" space originally had slate tiling , 7 inches lower then the door walls, narrow steps, and a outdated fire pit. The new design features modern floating concrete steps extended creating more space, the decking area is now the same height as the interior floors for a smooth transition when walking inside and out, poured in place concrete walls replacing the previous small boulders, and a new modern concrete fire pit with back fire glass.
Pipe Dream
Pipe Dream
Change of Seasons - Gary KernickChange of Seasons - Gary Kernick
Mid Century Contemporary Landscape
Mid Century Contemporary Landscape
Emerson Outdoor DesignEmerson Outdoor Design
This modern firepit/coffee table was formed and poured in place, as were the gorgeous concrete steppers, edged with Mexican beach pebbles. Photo by Chris Clemens
Westshire Patio
Westshire Patio
M3LDM3LD
Photographer: Kirsten Hepburn
Outdoor
Outdoor
I-XL Building ProductsI-XL Building Products
3861 Cove Dr - Mountain Brook AL Real Estate Photography
3861 Cove Dr - Mountain Brook AL Real Estate Photography
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit See more photos and details on the blog: See more photos and details on the blog! - http://www.tommydaspit.com/blog/2015/2/3/3861-cove-dr-mountain-brook-al-real-estate-photos
Modern Home Healdsburg CA
Modern Home Healdsburg CA
Holly Construction, Inc.Holly Construction, Inc.
Mid Century remodel
Mid Century remodel
Mark Lawton ArchitectureMark Lawton Architecture
Fire Features
Fire Features
Paramount Stone Co.Paramount Stone Co.
Traditional Style Fire Feature - Custom fire pit using Techo-Bloc's Mini-Creta wall & Portofino cap.
Lotus on Orange
Lotus on Orange
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma Photography
Palm Springs Modern
Palm Springs Modern
montycollinsmontycollins
Scott Van Dyke
Lagom Residence
Lagom Residence
CB Architecture + DesignCB Architecture + Design
Peter Lyons
Diamond Heights Mid-Century Modern
Diamond Heights Mid-Century Modern
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
First home, savvy art owners, decided to hire RBD to design their recently purchased two story, four bedroom, midcentury Diamond Heights home to merge their new parenthood and love for entertaining lifestyles. Hired two months prior to the arrival of their baby boy, RBD was successful in installing the nursery just in time. The home required little architectural spatial reconfiguration given the previous owner was an architect, allowing RBD to focus mainly on furniture, fixtures and accessories while updating only a few finishes. New paint grade paneling added a needed midcentury texture to the entry, while an existing site for sore eyes radiator, received a new walnut cover creating a built-in mid-century custom headboard for the guest room, perfect for large art and plant decoration. RBD successfully paired furniture and art selections to connect the existing material finishes by keeping fabrics neutral and complimentary to the existing finishes. The backyard, an SF rare oasis, showcases a hanging chair and custom outdoor floor cushions for easy lounging, while a stylish midcentury heated bench allows easy outdoor entertaining in the SF climate. Photography Credit: Scott Hargis Photography
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Mariko Reed
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Designs by SundownDesigns by Sundown
Bluestone Pavers and Mahogany Bench
Bluestone Pavers and Mahogany Bench
California Eco Design, Inc.California Eco Design, Inc.
The courtyard merges a seating area with a wrap around deck. The deck maximizes space without causing harm to an enormous Japanese yew tree.
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a private gathering area and fire pit incorporates horizontal cedar alongside black brick and wide vertical siding
Pipe Dream
Pipe Dream
Change of Seasons - Gary KernickChange of Seasons - Gary Kernick
Mellow Yellow House
Mellow Yellow House
Surfside Projects LLCSurfside Projects LLC
Avocado Residence
Avocado Residence
werkshopwerkshop
Photo Credits: Gillian Crane Photography

Midcentury Patio with a Fire Feature 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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