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Midcentury Patio with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Audio Video Concepts & Design, Inc.Audio Video Concepts & Design, Inc.
Hidden Hills
Hidden Hills
North DesignNorth Design
Westshire Patio
Westshire Patio
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Photographer: Kirsten Hepburn
Custom Bench Seating Around Large Fire Pit
Custom Bench Seating Around Large Fire Pit
Firegear OutdoorsFiregear Outdoors
Spending your nights here having it all. This custom water and fire feature was done using Firegear Outdoors burner systems to create a glow for this stunning space. Pull up a seat and be taken into your own retreat. Right next to your covered entertainment space as well as outdoor kitchen bar area.
Red
Red
Mscape DesignMscape Design
photo by Valencia Lie Howard
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
built-in concrete fire pit with seating overlooks a new pool with waterfall spa and expanded outdoor living area
Palm Springs Modern
Palm Springs Modern
montycollinsmontycollins
Scott Van Dyke
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
This neighborhood is taking on an urban feel, with downtown Bellevue skyline close by, and shops and services an easy walk.
Mid-Century Patio - Whitefish Bay, WI
Mid-Century Patio - Whitefish Bay, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
What a difference the new addition and patio make in the backyard of this 2 story mid-century home in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. The new patio we designed has spaces for dining, lounging and hanging out around the new fire bowl. Bluestone inlays help to visually define the spaces. All new plantings and low voltage landscape lighting round out the project. Photo courtesy Fein Design
Mid Century Modern Luxe
Mid Century Modern Luxe
Coffey & Co. House of InteriorsCoffey & Co. House of Interiors
This project is best described in one word: Fun – Oh wait, and bold! This homes mid-century modern construction style was inspiration that married nicely to our clients request to also have a home with a glamorous and lux vibe. We have a long history of working together and the couple was very open to concepts but she had one request: she loved blue, in any and all forms, and wanted it to be used liberally throughout the house. This new-to-them home was an original 1966 ranch in the Calvert area of Lincoln, Nebraska and was begging for a new and more open floor plan to accommodate large family gatherings. The house had been so loved at one time but was tired and showing her age and an allover change in lighting, flooring, moldings as well as development of a new and more open floor plan, lighting and furniture and space planning were on our agenda. This album is a progression room to room of the house and the changes we made. We hope you enjoy it! This was such a fun and rewarding project and In the end, our Musician husband and glamorous wife had their forever dream home nestled in the heart of the city.
The Wexler House
The Wexler House
Kirkwood CollectionKirkwood Collection
Alex Kirkwood
Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary
Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area; built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen; and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping-pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the backyard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.
Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Teserra OutdoorsTeserra Outdoors
ASID San Diego Design Excellence Awards 2014
ASID San Diego Design Excellence Awards 2014
ASID San Diego ChapterASID San Diego Chapter
2nd Place Residential Space under 3500 sq ft Rosella Gonzalez, Allied Member ASID Jackson Design and Remodeling
Modern Home Healdsburg CA
Modern Home Healdsburg CA
Holly Construction, Inc.Holly Construction, Inc.
Arby Drive
Arby Drive
Tom Stout Design BuildTom Stout Design Build
Backyard with new grill and fridge, pergola, and fire table with bench. Photo by Michael Todoran
Sunrise-Sunset House-architecture design
Sunrise-Sunset House-architecture design
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Montecito
Montecito
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Photography: Ryan Garvin
3 Palms - New Firepit Patio
3 Palms - New Firepit Patio
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Midcentury Modern - Fireplace Patio Expansion into front yard
Awesome Fire Pits
Awesome Fire Pits
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

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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