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Midcentury Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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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, throughout which we used WORD MISSING 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.
Beaverton Mid Century Modern
Beaverton Mid Century Modern
Chinick Landscaping & NurseryChinick Landscaping & Nursery
Design by Candace Chinick. This entry courtyard provides a dining space, uplighting on the wall, an herb container by the kitchen, two insets in the courtyard wall--one to screen the barbecue and one for the bins, furthest away.
Bell Canyon Residence
Bell Canyon Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
View from the Living Room with Dining room, courtyard patio and pergola covered outdoor dining with mature trees at the back. The interior spaces of the Great Room are punctuated by a series of wide Fleetwood Aluminum multi-sliding glass doors positioned to frame the gardens and patio beyond while the concrete floor transitions from inside to out.
Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Modern
Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape design by Bob Hursthouse and Josh Griffin.
Hollywood
Hollywood
Jeremy Taylor LandscapesJeremy Taylor Landscapes
Jeremy Taylor designed the Landscape as well as the Building Facade and Hardscape.
Capital Hill Townhouse - Seattle, WA
Capital Hill Townhouse - Seattle, WA
Carrie Case DesignsCarrie Case Designs
Carrie Case Designs
Lovely split-level driveway and entryway.
Lovely split-level driveway and entryway.
Beall's Nursery & LandscapingBeall's Nursery & Landscaping
mid-century home updated with paver driveway, steps and path.
Marin County Eichler
Marin County Eichler
Peter Lyons PhotographyPeter Lyons Photography
A beautiful Eichler home in Marin County, CA, renovated and represented by Marika Sakellariou. Photo by Peter Lyons Photography
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Riverdell Construction, Inc.Riverdell Construction, Inc.
Jesse Smith
Midcentury Modern Hillside 1.0
Midcentury Modern Hillside 1.0
Soulful NestSoulful Nest
Designed Midcentury Modern home for a Marin County Real Estate Investor. Used simple modern lines for the patio and decks.
Midcentury Modern 2
Midcentury Modern 2
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Private Midcentury Courtyard features concrete pavers, modern landscaping, and simple engagement with Kitchen, Dining, Family Room, and Screened Porch - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS
Covered Patio, Midwest Simplicity
Covered Patio, Midwest Simplicity
Videre DecorVidere Decor
With bright outdoor upholstery fabrics, this patio on the golf course was inviting and fun. A pop of color on the exterior doors that fully opened into the interior made indoor/outdoor living a breeze.
Exterior Styling - Palm Springs
Exterior Styling - Palm Springs
Blooming DesertBlooming Desert
Exterior styling project at the Avalon Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. for Modernism Week using the Steel Life planter line.
Separation of driveway and entry walk with change of ground plane surfaces
Separation of driveway and entry walk with change of ground plane surfaces
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Plantings through crushed rock are used to soften and reduce the impact of the driveway. Very large boulders also help 'hide' the driveway. Concrete entry patio with accent scoring pattern, street trees, corten steel planters, floating bench and plantings all work together to accent this paved entry courtyard.
Lovely split-level driveway and entryway.
Lovely split-level driveway and entryway.
Beall's Nursery & LandscapingBeall's Nursery & Landscaping
mid-century home updated with paver driveway, steps and path.
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Mid Century Customizable Planter Pots
Mid Century Customizable Planter Pots
Green Square DesignGreen Square Design
Custom Planter with a Mid Century Pattern fits this 1960's Mid Century Homes Entry
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Riverdell Construction, Inc.Riverdell Construction, Inc.
Jesse Smith
Costa Mesa 2017
Costa Mesa 2017
xeristyle | exterior | designxeristyle | exterior | design
Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design

Midcentury Patio with a Potted Garden 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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