Hot tub - huge 1950s backyard stamped concrete and round natural hot tub idea in Boston

Arbors & Pavilions Oklahoma City Landscape Design

Elegant pavilion in the expansive Oklahoman landscape with an outdoor kitchen and wood burning fireplace inside, and a pool, spa, and gas burning fire pit outside.

El Cerrito Mid Century Modern Deck Patio Stairs

Leigh Designs

Each outdoor room of this El Cerrito Mid Century Modern backyard deck, from the outdoor kitchen, to the dining area, to lounge area, maximize the views of the bay. This couple were very excited about and involved in designing the look and feel of their outdoor living space. For instance, instead of the typical deck redwood flooring, we were able to accommodate their desire to have a flagstone floor built on a redwood frame, which was more in keeping with their Mid Century Modern style. The husband was a gourmet chef and particularly enjoyed the design of his specialty outdoor kitchen.

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Huge mid-century modern balcony photo in New York with a roof extension

Comfortable stone tiled steps down a steep slope with stone and steel walls

Village Landscape Architecture

Corten steel walls above large Sonoma field stone boulder walls dramatically showcase the more formal stone veneered stairs
Patio container garden - huge mid-century modern courtyard stone patio container garden idea in Other

The Callahan at Willow Creek Farms

Landmark Homes

This is an example of a huge mid-century modern screened-in back porch design in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

What better complement to a moose antler than a quartet of deer antlers.
This is an example of a huge mid-century modern partial sun front yard landscaping in Chicago for winter.

Welcome Home

Van Garden Inc.

Inspiration for a huge mid-century modern privacy and full sun backyard concrete paver driveway in Dallas.

San Rafael Eichler Front and Back Yard Remodel

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Aeonium 'Sunburst' below The "Gracie Modern Arbors" (by TerraTrellis) offer eye-catching focal points. Three installed to bring interest and needed height over a long pathway ramp with grape vines. Another frames a stairway to the hillside with a flowering Passion vine. The sloped hillsides were revamped to include low-water and low-maintenance plants that include CA natives, flowing grasses, other Mediterranean plants and several succulents.

Cedar Poolside Deck in Zilker Park

Archadeck of Austin

For the deck substructure, we laid a bed of gravel for proper drainage so the lumber won’t sit in water. Rock underneath the structure will allow those boards to dry out. We also applied wood guard to the wood here for increased durability and to ward off decay, fungi, mold and termites.

Encinitas Exterior Façade Update

Classic Home Improvements

This Encinitas home was transformed with a smooth Santa Barbara stucco finish with black window and door trim. This mid-century modern design has these homeowners one with nature and enjoying the panoramic views on this surrounding deck!

Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary

Kraft 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.

Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Huge 1960s backyard concrete paver and rectangular pool landscaping photo in Other

Garden

Nicky James Interior Design

Design ideas for a huge mid-century modern backyard landscaping in New York.

Black Oak Mountain Vineyards

Meraki Create LLC

Brad’s vision for Black Oak Mountain Vineyards was to cultivate a sustainable, organic landscape that guests and visitors would be nurtured by. You’ll get a ‘feeling’ when you visit you won’t know quite what it is, but you won’t want to leave. Our team worked with Brad to see his vision come to life making Black Oak Mountain Vineyards a Couples Choice award winner! Relatively new, and pristine, with unusual desert mountain landscaping and architecture. We integrated an arid desertscape into the natural setting around this 150 acre estate property designing several ceremony sites and photo oportunities to capture the best moments of your life!

midcentury in marin #2

building Lab, inc.

Aerial view of pool: outdoor firepit, outdoor kitchen and dining, pergola, pool and spa
Huge mid-century modern backyard concrete and rectangular lap hot tub photo in San Francisco

Young Sycamore

FormLA Landscaping

The Aoyagi's protect their shade with their tree succession plan. When a well established Eucalyptus failed, they replaced it with this young Sycamore. It was planted quite small to ensure its success and in just three years effectively shades the patio.

Black Oak Mountain Vineyards

Meraki Create LLC

Riverside Sanctuary

Salt + Dirt | Outside Design

Despite its lower place in the hierarchy, the retaining walls were intensively designed, as they would be the view through every northern window. Designing with cultivar evergreens, we could compose these gardens with confidence in the exact size and shape of each evergreen - pines, junipers, and spruces. To marry the evergreen privacy forest together, taller grasses and deciduous shrubs meander between them. The steps in the middle not only break up the line, but offer dignity to the gardeners that tend these walls - entry into the beds is easy, safe,

Huge Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Design Ideas

Even though outdoor spaces are often overlooked, yard renovations and redesigns frequently pack the biggest punch. Your mid-century modern outdoor living area is your first chance to inspire and make an impression on neighbors and guests, so sprucing it up can give your blah house a much-needed boost. When browsing 1950s outdoor decorating ideas and remodel inspiration, keep in mind the following advice to make the most out your great outdoors: Because such dramatic changes can cost a pretty penny, it’s important to carefully consider all 1960s outdoor ideas before delving in. Set your budget ahead of time, and work carefully with your designer to make sure you stick to it. Research materials and landscaping techniques that are appropriate for your location and style, and don't forget add the plan for the final touches, like outdoor decor and furniture, to complete the space.

What are my mid-century modern outdoor design options?

When making changes to your 1950s front yard or backyard, be sure to consider what makes sense for your home and the local weather. For those in dry desert climates, avoid water-thirsty grass and opt for less-thirsty alternatives, then invest in a pool that will keep you and the neighbors cool in the heat. For more mild climates, a pool may not be the most practical of outdoor ideas, but a hot tub or unique water feature could be just the right element for you. On top of thinking about climate, consider maintenance as well. If you have the time and energy to work outdoors every weekend, a flower or vegetable garden would be a worthy investment. If all that effort isn't in your future, consider a nice rock garden, pond or intricate hardscaping instead. Finally, think about what works for your family. Some plants and flowers are poisonous for pets, and kids should have plenty of space to run around and play with friends, whether it be grass or pavement. Ultimately, yards should act as 1960s outdoor rooms, so plan them that way.

How do I create an mid-century modern outdoor room?

During the summer, your outdoor designs become key for entertaining and should flow like an extension of your indoor space. With a few key components, your patio, porch or deck can easily be turned into an entertainment haven; after all, when the weather is nice, most people don't want to be stuck indoors. To make your 1950s outdoor living space really feel like part of the house, create an outdoor kitchen, complete a grill, prep station, countertop and mini fridge. To become the neighborhood party house, you should also invest in a fire pit and hot tub, which are both great outdoor ideas for those cooler nights. If expensive renovations are out of your reach, new outdoor furniture and accessories are great for a cheap yet effective end result. A typical concrete patio or front porch can get a major makeover by simply implementing a few easy 1960s outdoor decorating ideas, such as new furniture cushions and string lighting, or some brightly colored pots and accent statues. Take a look at a variety of pictures and mid-century modern outdoor design ideas to draw inspiration for your own space.

Awesome Fire Pits

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Patio - huge mid-century modern backyard stone patio idea in Chicago with a fire pit