Midcentury Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Courtyard Landscape Remodel

Palm Springs beautifully shaded large, secluded concrete paver patio with custom firepit, fountain, and BBQ island. With 2 large field-grown Museum Palo Verde trees for shade. This project completely redesigned the entire property (inside and out, with kitchen and 3 bathrooms) and reconfigured the front yard with a huge new courtyard space.

Mid-Century Modern

Designs by Sundown

Mid Century Florida Revival

Artisan Design, Building, & Remodeling, LLC

Jen Lane Photography

Glen Lake Mid-Century Addition

Environment Architects

Midcentury Modern Design

Techo-Bloc

For this project, the Blu 60 mm slabs in beige cream were used in this backyard to create a polished look. This space was designed with a full outdoor kitchen, a seating area, a lounging area, two fire pits and a pool with water fountains to enjoy fun and casual gatherings.

Palm Springs Outdoor Oasis

Southwest Boulder & Stone

This nearly 3,000 square foot mid-century modern home captures the essence of Palm Springs indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Desert landscaping juxtaposing greys and reds complement and accentuate the pool, spa and large outdoor fire pit. Arizona Fisheye 1/8" pebble, though becoming more popular in desert areas, is a rarer stone choice and was a special order for this project. Just inside behind full-length windows, a stylish fireplace filled with Irish Green reflective fire glass sets the tone for quintessential Palm Springs luxury.

3 Palms - Outdoor Living

Real Estate Judge

Midcentury Modern Retreat - Firepit Patio With Outdoor Seating

Eichler Home in Fairmeadows, Southern California

Better Living SoCal

The outside spaces of this Eichler home have been recently and professionally re-landscaped to be water-wise and this outdoor back patio visable from the interior floor-to-ceiling glass walls prevides the perfect outdoor retreat!

Highland Drive

Reuter Homes

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Saul Zaik House

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Mt. Tabor Modern

JDL Development Inc.

Mid Century Contemporary Landscape

Emerson Outdoor Design

View of the modern firepit and surrounding gardens. Photo by Chris Clemens

Madison Park House

Scot Eckley, Inc.

Mid-century concrete patio. A colorful orange feature wall, concrete planter and bench with removable wood slat seat.

Sliding glass doors offer multiple routes to patio

MI Windows and Doors

This courtyard patio with a built-in fireplace is surrounded by MI Windows and Doors' aluminum sliding glass doors which seamlessly blend this outdoor living space to the interior without losing energy efficiency.

Bellevue Mid-Modern

Lane Williams Architects

Spacious rear yard is closely coupled to the house with generous outdoor living spaces, fireplace, and sliding glass doors that disappear into wall pockets.

Palm Springs 18

digs inside & out

extension of pool area with a fire pit and comfortable , colorful seating. great outdoor lighting.

Saratoga

HWH Home and Garden

Belagard Pavers - Catalina Grana Toscana and Aspen border.

Modern Patio

Mid Century Modern - Wagoya House

Alloi Architecture + Construction

The serene side yard of this remodeled mid-century modern home includes two custom concrete benches surrounding the firepit. Drought-tolerant plants adorn the landscape, showcasing both beauty and sustainability. Immerse yourself in the peaceful ambiance of this architectural oasis, where nature and design seamlessly coexist.

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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