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Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Design Ideas

Coffman Studio
Coffman Studio
The Design LaboratoryThe Design Laboratory
Leland Gebhardt
Design ideas for a mid-century modern landscaping in Phoenix.
Hidden Hills
Hidden Hills
North DesignNorth Design
Inspiration for a mid-century modern landscaping in Los Angeles.
Rock Meadows Backyard
Rock Meadows Backyard
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Our client wanted a simple fireplace area that was tucked away yet still accessible. We created this separate space by using Japanese Maples, small shrubs and perennials. The brick around the fireplace echoed the house's traditional style and tied the whole space together.
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Marloma
Marloma
Janiece Snyder DesignsJaniece Snyder Designs
Design ideas for a mid-century modern landscaping in Los Angeles.
Classic and Clean
Classic and Clean
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
Looking for hints of whites and grays this pool and spa has it. With a water feature wall, spa and a tanning shelf with lounge chairs this pool is meant to relax and enjoy. The landscaping has a modern flair with clean lines and cement pots for accent pieces.
Folding Patio Doors
Folding Patio Doors
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
Patio - large mid-century modern backyard patio idea in Phoenix with decking and no cover
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Ranch
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Ranch
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
The master suite in this 1970’s Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home was transformed from open and awkward to clean and crisp. The original suite was one large room with a sunken tub, pedestal sink, and toilet just a few steps up from the bedroom, which had a full wall of patio doors. The roof was rebuilt so the bedroom floor could be raised so that it is now on the same level as the bathroom (and the rest of the house). Rebuilding the roof gave an opportunity for the bedroom ceilings to be vaulted, and wood trim, soffits, and uplighting enhance the Frank Lloyd Wright connection. The interior space was reconfigured to provide a private master bath with a soaking tub and a skylight, and a private porch was built outside the bedroom. Contractor: Meadowlark Design + Build Interior Designer: Meadowlark Design + Build Photographer: Emily Rose Imagery
Mid Century Modern Frontyard
Mid Century Modern Frontyard
Ground One Landscape Design + BuildGround One Landscape Design + Build
Photo of a mid-sized mid-century modern front yard concrete paver garden path in Minneapolis.
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. Photography by: http://www.coreenschmidt.com/
Cordyline
Cordyline
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Marcia Prentice
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard mulch garden path in Los Angeles for spring.
Pergola Terrace The Peninsula, Lake Norman
Pergola Terrace The Peninsula, Lake Norman
TARHEEL OUTDOOR DESIGN GROUPTARHEEL OUTDOOR DESIGN GROUP
Elegance on the golf coarse.
Patio kitchen - mid-century modern courtyard concrete paver patio kitchen idea in Charlotte with a pergola
River Road House
River Road House
Tom Hurt ArchitectureTom Hurt Architecture
This project was a renovation to an existing home, the modern pool was part of the project. Photo: Ryan Farnau
Large mid-century modern backyard concrete and rectangular lap pool photo in Austin
1980s Hi-Rise Condo Goes Mid Century Modern in Houston's Museum District
1980s Hi-Rise Condo Goes Mid Century Modern in Houston's Museum District
InnovationLandInnovationLand
Houston Interior Designer Lisha Maxey took this Museum District condo from the dated, mirrored walls of the 1980s to Mid Century Modern with a gallery look featuring the client's art collection. "The place was covered with glued-down, floor-to-ceiling mirrors," says Lisha Maxey, senior designer for Homescapes of Houston and principal at LGH Design Services in Houston. "When we took them off the walls, the walls came apart. We ended up taking them down to the studs." The makeover took six months to complete, primarily because of strict condo association rules that only gave the Houston interior designers very limited access to the elevator - through which all materials and team members had to go. "Monday through Friday, we could only be noisy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and if we had to do something extra loud, like sawing or drilling, we had to schedule it with the management and they had to communicate that to the condo owners. So it was just a lot of coordination. But a lot of Inner City Loopers live in these kinds of buildings, so we're used to handling that kind of thing." The client, a child psychiatrist in her 60s, recently moved to Houston from northeast Texas to be with friends. After being widowed three years ago, she decided it was time to let go of the traditionally styled estate that wasn't really her style anyway. An avid diver who has traveled around the world to pursue her passion, she has amassed a large collection of art from her travels. Downsizing to 1,600 feet and wanting to go more contemporary, she wanted the display - and the look - more streamlined. "She wanted clean lines and muted colors, with the main focus being her artwork," says Maxey. "So we made the space a palette for that." Enter the white, gallery-grade paint she chose for the walls: "It's halfway between satin and flat," explains Maxey. "It's not glossy and it's not chalky - just very smooth and clean." Adding to the gallery theme is the satin nickel track lighting with lamps aimed to highlight pieces of art. "This lighting has no wires," notes Maxey. "It's powered by a positive and negative conduit." The new flooring throughout is a blended-grey porcelain tile that looks like wood planks. "It's gorgeous, natural-looking and combines all the beauty of wood with the durability of tile," says Maxey. "We used it throughout the condo to unify the space." After Maxey started looking at the client's bright, vibrant, colorful artwork, she felt the palette couldn't stay as muted anymore. Hence the Mid Century Modern orange leather sofas from West Elm and chartruese chairs from Joybird, plus the throw pillows in different textures, patterns and shades of gold, orange and green. The concave lines of the Danish-inspired chairs, she notes, help them look beautiful from all the way around - a key to designing spaces for loft living. "The table in the living room is very interesting," notes Maxey. "It was handmade for the client in 1974 and has a signature on it from the artist. She was adamant about including the piece, which has all these hand-painted black-and-white art tiles on the top. I took one look at it and said 'It's not really going to go.'" However, after cutting 6 inches off the bottom and making it look a little distressed, the table ended up being the perfect complement to the sofas. The dining room table - from Design Within Reach - is a solid piece of mahogany, the chair upholstery a mix of grey velvet and leather and the legs a shiny brass. "The side chairs are leather and the end ones are velvet," says Maxey. "It's a nice textural mix that lends depth and texture." The galley kitchen, meanwhile, has been lightened and brightened, with white quartz countertops and backsplashes mimicking the look of Carrara marble, stainless steel appliances and a velvet green bench seat for a punch of color. The cabinets are painted a cool grey color called "Silverplate." The two bathrooms have been updated with contemporary white vanities and vessel sinks and the master bath now features a walk-in shower tiled in Dolomite white marble (the floor is Bianco Carrara marble mosaic, done in a herringbone pattern. In the master bedroom, Homescapes of Houston knocked down a wall between two smaller closets with swing doors to make one large walk-in closet with pocket doors. The closet in the guest bedroom also came out 13 more inches. The client's artwork throughout personalizes the space and tells the story of a life. There's a huge bowl of shells from the client's diving adventures, framed art from her child psychiatry patients and a 16th century wood carving from a monastery that's been in her family forever. "Her collection is quite impressive," says Maxey. "There's even a framed piece of autographed songs written by John Lennon." (You can see this black-framed piece of art on the wall in the photo above of two green chairs). "We're extremely happy with how the project turned out, and so is the client," says Maxey. "No expense was spared for her. It was a labor of love and we were excited to do it."
Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home
Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home
Benning Design ConstructionBenning Design Construction
Inspiration for a 1960s concrete and rectangular hot tub remodel in Sacramento
mid-century modern with an asian flare
mid-century modern with an asian flare
Virginia Hand DesignVirginia Hand Design
a lush dining area
Photo of a small mid-century modern partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in Seattle.
River Oaks Modern
River Oaks Modern
Gail Hartz & AssociatesGail Hartz & Associates
Inspiration for a mid-century modern landscaping in Houston.
Kensington Addition
Kensington Addition
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
This is an example of a mid-sized 1950s screened-in back porch design in DC Metro with a roof extension.

Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Design Ideas

Mid-Century Modern Design with Indoor/Outdoor Living Featuring Folding Doors
Mid-Century Modern Design with Indoor/Outdoor Living Featuring Folding Doors
AG MillworksAG Millworks
This mid-century modern space features an all-white kitchen, concrete counters, exposed wood ceilings, and hardwood floors. The wood touches on the ceiling and bi-fold doors and the various greenery help to add texture and warmth to the space. The outdoor deck is connected to the home by two bi-fold doors.
The Grove Round Rock Deck (TimberTech)
The Grove Round Rock Deck (TimberTech)
TimberTownTimberTown
An expansive multi-level TimberTech deck at a new venue in Round Rock, TX. Built by Jim Kelton of Kelton Deck.
Deck - huge 1950s backyard deck idea in Austin with an awning
Craftsman Industrial Landscape : Nyack NY
Craftsman Industrial Landscape : Nyack NY
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Meeka Van der wal
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in New York for fall.
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