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Mid-Century Modern Patio Ideas

Modern Ranch House
Modern Ranch House
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Patio - 1960s side yard patio idea in Austin with a pergola
Midcentury Patio
Midcentury Patio
Inspiration for a large mid-century modern backyard patio remodel in Other with a fireplace and a roof extension
Italian kitchen and mid century modern home
Italian kitchen and mid century modern home
Lucile Glessner DesignLucile Glessner Design
Example of a 1950s backyard concrete patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover
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Hillside MCM Residence
Hillside MCM Residence
Studio Bergtraun AIAStudio Bergtraun AIA
Treve Johnson
Example of a large mid-century modern backyard concrete paver patio design in San Francisco with no cover and a fireplace
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
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. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it! 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. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we! Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt
Midcentury inspired Prairie Style
Midcentury inspired Prairie Style
Ellwood InteriorsEllwood Interiors
Photography: Beth Singer
Inspiration for a 1960s patio remodel in Detroit
Costa Mesa 2017
Costa Mesa 2017
xeristyle | exterior | designxeristyle | exterior | design
Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
Inspiration for a 1960s courtyard concrete paver patio container garden remodel in Orange County
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.
Garden for a Mid Century Home
Garden for a Mid Century Home
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
Set beside a forested ravine, decks, patios, and walkways unite different levels of the garden while grounding the house within the larger landscape.
Inspiration for a 1960s patio remodel in Detroit
Outdoor Kitchen and Tile Backsplash
Outdoor Kitchen and Tile Backsplash
SilverSun LandscapesSilverSun Landscapes
Timothy Reed
Patio kitchen - large 1950s backyard stone patio kitchen idea in Tampa with a roof extension
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
Joshua Curry Photography, Rick Ricozzi Photography
Mid-sized 1960s backyard stone patio kitchen photo in Wilmington with a roof extension
Quince Reverse Shed Eichler
Quince Reverse Shed Eichler
Guy Ayers, ArchitectGuy Ayers, Architect
Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Patio - mid-sized mid-century modern backyard concrete patio idea in San Francisco with a fire pit and a roof extension
Malibu Crest
Malibu Crest
Studio BracketStudio Bracket
Example of a large 1950s backyard tile patio design in Los Angeles with a roof extension
Flagstone Patio with Custom Garden Beds
Flagstone Patio with Custom Garden Beds
Ecology ArtisansEcology Artisans
Five months after install, we have nearly complete coverage by silver carpet (Dymondia margaretae). Very pleased how fast and flushed this came through. Looking forward to experimenting more with the possibilities. We also built the custom garden beds around the patio to provide non-compacted growing space for the client.
Mid-Mod Oasis in the City
Mid-Mod Oasis in the City
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
Mid-century modern backyard concrete patio photo in Denver with a pergola
Oakpass
Oakpass
Dressed DesignDressed Design
Patio - 1950s courtyard patio idea in Other with no cover

Mid-Century Modern Patio Ideas

Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Large mid-century modern backyard patio photo in Other with a fireplace and a roof extension
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.
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